The versatile 2023 Forester is packed with features for all-weather capability, state-of-the-art safety, and everyday driving convenience. Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive gives you confidence in bad road conditions. Advanced safety features like standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
State-of-the-Art Safety Technology
The 2023 Forester features standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which acts like an extra set of eyes on the road and, if need be, an extra foot on the brake when you drive
Automatic Pre-Collision Braking
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
State-of-the-Art Safety Technology
The 2023 Forester features a state-of-the-art system to help reduce distracted driving for both new and experienced drivers. Each day in the United States, more than 1,000 people are injured in crashes reported to have involved a distracted driver
Standard on: Touring
State-of-the-Art Safety Technology
The 2023 Forester features an entire suite of available safety technologies to help protect you and your passengers. The Blind-Spot Detection
Blind-Spot Detection/Rear Cross-Traffic Alert standard on: Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring
Blind-Spot Detection/Rear Cross-Traffic Alert available on: Premium
Rear-Vision Camera standard on: All trims
Reverse Automatic Braking standard on: Wilderness, Touring
Reverse Automatic Braking available on: Sport, Limited
State-of-the-Art Safety Technology
STARLINK Safety and Security
Standard on: Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring
Versatile Capability
The standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system in the 2023 Forester is designed to optimize traction in rain, snow, on rough roads, or even when there’s no road at all. It constantly evaluates acceleration, braking, and cornering in real time to continuously deliver power to all four wheels. If a wheel slips, power is instantaneously transferred to the wheels that have the most grip.
With its exceptionally balanced layout, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivers a solid connection with the road and an engaged, responsive drive. The entire system lies along the centerline of the vehicle, balancing weight distribution between the two sides to help provide optimal performance and control.
With gas mileage up to 33 MPG** and over 540 miles of driving range
Versatile Capability
The 2023 Forester features up to 3,000 pounds of towing capacity and an available accessory Class II hitch receiver, so you can haul all the equipment and gear your next expedition requires.
1,500-lb. towing capacity standard on: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring
3,000-lb. towing capacity standard on: Wilderness
Interior
The cabin in the 2023 Forester 5-seater SUV features high-quality materials with eye-catching contrasting stitching and texture, along with spacious comfort for every passenger – up to 111.6 cubic feet – more interior passenger room than the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Ford Escape
Interior
A SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration comes standard on the 2023 Forester
Interior
Haul more gear for your adventures with up to 74.2 cubic feet of cargo space and easily load and unload large items with an extra-wide rear gate opening. A Power Rear Gate is available to allow opening and closing even when your hands are occupied and opens, closes, and locks the entire vehicle with the touch of a button. The Forester adapts to bring longer items by simply adjusting the 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks.
Power Rear Gate standard on: Limited, Touring
Available on: Premium, Sport, Wilderness
Interior
Giving the interior an even more expansive atmosphere, an available power sliding panoramic moonroof lets you feel the breeze, brighten the interior, and check out the stars.
Standard on: Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring
Exterior
The Forester elevates the compact crossover SUV not only in capability but also in style, combining rugged, functional elements with a refined, sculpted design.
Forester Sport
The Forester Sport showcases bold design elements on its sleek exterior and stylish, comfortable cabin upgrades inside. It rides on uniquely finished 18-inch wheels, features LED fog lights, and comes with roof rack tie-down points for added versatility and functional style. With Sport-specific tuning for SI-DRIVE® and dual-function X-MODE®, the Forester Sport is ready for anything.
Forester Sport
The Forester Sport interior is clad in high-quality textured materials with unique orange accent trim and two-tone gray upholstery with orange contrast stitching to create a cabin that feels as sophisticated as it looks.
Forester Sport
Standard 18-inch alloy wheels with an aggressive design and exclusive black finish give the Forester Sport a final touch of athletic style.
Forester Sport
The Forester Sport features integrated roof rail tie-down points that not only provide cargo-carrying capability, but also a finishing touch to its bold design.
Forester Sport
SI-DRIVE – or Subaru Intelligent Drive – is a powertrain performance management system. Sport models feature an exclusive Sport Sharp (S#) SI-DRIVE mode for enhanced throttle response and an even more engaging drive.