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2026 Forester
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Compact SUV
Endlessly versatile and capable, the 2026 Forester SUVs feature standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and up to 9.3 inches of ground clearance so your adventures don’t have to stop for bad weather or rough roads. Inside, there’s a premium interior with helpful available technology like an 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
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Highlights
Specs at a Glance
Legendary
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Exterior
Not all colors are available on all trims, additional costs may be incurred based on color selected.
Interior
The 2026 Forester Base
Includes these key features:
- Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
- Subaru Multimedia System with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
- LED Steering Responsive Headlights
- 8.7 inches of ground clearance
- 74.4 cubic feet of cargo volume
- Raised roof rails
- 17-inch alloy wheels
The 2026 Forester Base
Includes these key features:
- Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
- Subaru Multimedia System with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
- LED Steering Responsive Headlights
- 8.7 inches of ground clearance
- 74.4 cubic feet of cargo volume
- Raised roof rails
- 17-inch alloy wheels
The 2026 Forester Premium
Includes these key features:
- Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System
- MySubaru® Connected Services
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Panoramic power moonroof
- Available Power Rear Gate
- Available Blind-Spot Detection / Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- 10-way power driver's seat
- All-Weather Package
The 2026 Forester Premium
Includes these key features:
- Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System
- MySubaru® Connected Services
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Panoramic power moonroof
- Available Power Rear Gate
- Available Blind-Spot Detection / Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- 10-way power driver's seat
- All-Weather Package
The 2026 Forester Sport
Includes these key features:
- 19-inch bronze-finish alloy wheels
- Bronze-finish exterior accents
- Dual-function X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
- Blind-Spot Detection / Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- SI-DRIVE® engine management system
- StarTex® upholstery
The 2026 Forester Sport
Includes these key features:
- 19-inch bronze-finish alloy wheels
- Bronze-finish exterior accents
- Dual-function X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
- Blind-Spot Detection / Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- SI-DRIVE® engine management system
- StarTex® upholstery
The 2026 Forester Wilderness
Includes these key features:
- Raised suspension with 9.2 inches of ground clearance
- 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels and Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires
- Dual-function X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
- StarTex® water-repellent upholstery
- 180-Degree Front-View Monitor
- Anodized Copper-finish interior and exterior accents
The 2026 Forester Wilderness
Includes these key features:
- Raised suspension with 9.2 inches of ground clearance
- 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels and Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires
- Dual-function X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
- StarTex® water-repellent upholstery
- 180-Degree Front-View Monitor
- Anodized Copper-finish interior and exterior accents
The 2026 Forester Limited
Includes these key features:
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- 18-inch machine-finish alloy wheels
- Blind-Spot Detection / Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- 10-way power driver's seat and 8-way power front passenger seat
- Power Rear Gate
The 2026 Forester Limited
Includes these key features:
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- 18-inch machine-finish alloy wheels
- Blind-Spot Detection / Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- 10-way power driver's seat and 8-way power front passenger seat
- Power Rear Gate
The 2026 Forester Touring
Includes these key features:
- Leather-trimmed upholstery with Ultrasuede® inserts
- Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
- 19-inch machine-finish alloy wheels
- All-Weather Package with heated front and rear seats
- 360-degree Surround View Monitor
The 2026 Forester Touring
Includes these key features:
- Leather-trimmed upholstery with Ultrasuede® inserts
- Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
- 19-inch machine-finish alloy wheels
- All-Weather Package with heated front and rear seats
- 360-degree Surround View Monitor