Forester Hero

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive was designed for excellent control, efficiency and quick response to slippery conditions. Learn more about why there's no other all-wheel drive like it.

Available on: All models

BOXER® Engine

Drawn from over 40 years of intelligent performance, the horizontal layout of the SUBARU BOXER® engine combines balance with power and efficiency. Learn more about why the BOXER® is better.

Available on: All models

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Vehicle Dynamics Control

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), a stability control system, automatically senses steering and braking inputs to help keep the vehicle on the driver's intended path.

Available on: All models

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Spacious Interior

Forester's spacious interior offers many comfort-minded available features including a 10-way power driver's seat, reclining rear seats, and an oversized panoramic moonroof.

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Flexible Storage Space

Flexible space and features to help you tackle whatever your day holds. The 60/40-split flat-folding rear seat gives you the option to have more cargo room, while a large rear gate makes loading and unloading a breeze.

Available on: All models

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Premium Audio System

Available premium audio systems include a USB port, iPod® control, Bluetooth® audio and phone connectivity, and up to six speakers.

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Safety


The Airbag System (SRS)

Every Forester features a total of six front, front seat-side and side-curtain airbags. The advanced system uses an array of sensors, including a rollover sensor, to help deploy the airbags in the most effective way possible.

Available on: All models

Smart Braking Systems

Forester's Antilock Braking System (ABS) prevents wheel lock-up and helps maintain driver control. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) balances braking, while Brake Assist can sense a panic-stop situation and apply full braking force to help stop faster.

Available on: All models

Reinforced Frame

Subaru's ring-shaped reinforcement frame is designed to shield and protect in a collision. Made of high-tensile strength steel, it directs impact energy around the passenger compartment, rather than through it.

Available on: All models

Safety up front

An energy-absorbing collapsible steering column helps with front-end collisions, and front-seat head restraints that shift forward help prevent whiplash during rear-end collisions.

Available on: All models

Electronics


GPS Navigation

Let the available GPS navigation system know where you're going and it does the rest. The portable TomTom® touch-screen GPS navigation system is perfect for finding out where you are and where you're going.

Bluetooth® Hands-free

Bluetooth® hands-free connectivity is available as part of the premium audio and navigation systems.

Available on: 2.5X Premium , 2.5X Limited , 2.5X Touring , 2.5XT Premium , 2.5XT Touring

Convenience


Climate Control

All Foresters feature CFC-free air conditioning and air filtration standard. Automatic and dual-zone automatic climate control systems are also available.

All-Weather Package

The available All-Weather Package includes heated seats, heated side mirrors and a windshield wiper de-icer to improve both comfort and visibility when the weather turns cold.

Available on: 2.5X Premium
Standard on: 2.5X Limited , 2.5X Touring , 2.5XT Touring

Raised Roof Rails

Whether you're off to the hill, the trail or the river, available raised roof rails turn your roof into another cargo space.

Available on: All models

4-Wheel Independent Suspension

Forester features a 4-wheel fully independent suspension with a double-wishbone rear design for responsive handling and a smooth ride.

Available on: All models

Engine Choices

Forester's standard 2.5-liter 170-hp SUBARU BOXER® engine efficiently delivers power and confidence in almost any driving condition. XT models deliver the added punch of 224 turbocharged horsepower.

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