Love begins with trust.
There’s a reason so many owners keep coming back to the capable, safe, and flexible Forester. With the capability of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, a spacious interior offering ample cargo space, and the advanced protection of standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
Compare 2026 Forester trims in a helpful side-by-side chart.
The 2025 Subaru Forester is Consumer Reports Recommended
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Reasons to Love Forester
Versatile Capability in an AWD SUV
The endlessly adaptable 2026 Forester AWD compact SUV is ready for all your adventures big and small.
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- Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and excellent gas mileage of up to 33 MPG
for standard capability the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Hyundai Tucson can’t match - Available X-MODE® and available dual-function X-MODE give you enhanced traction in all kinds of conditions
- A premium, comfortable interior with more passenger space than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, or Mazda CX-5
- More total cargo space than the Toyota RAV4 or Mazda CX-5
for gear-hauling flexibility
- Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and excellent gas mileage of up to 33 MPG
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Reasons to Love Forester
Advanced Subaru Safety
The Forester features advanced safety technology and active sensors for extra confidence on every drive.
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- Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
with available Automatic Emergency Steering - 360-degree Surround-View Monitor is available to keep you aware of cars, objects, and more while parking
- 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Subaru is rated #1 in safety for six years in a row, according to ACSI
- Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
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Reasons to Love Forester
AÂ Trusted Investment
Built with quality engineering and loaded with advanced features, the Subaru Forester is a reliable SUV that repays your trust over and over. Its dependability is backed by automotive experts. The 2025 Subaru Forester is Consumer Reports Recommended and Subaru is the 2025 Best Overall Automotive Brand and the 2025 Most Reliable Automotive Brand, according to Consumer Reports
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Reasons to Love Forester
Long-Lasting Quality
You know you can count on your Forester for miles and miles of adventure because 96% of Forester AWD compact SUVs sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today. That’s more than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Rogue, or Ford Escape
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The 2025 Subaru Forester is Consumer Reports Recommended.
Subaru is the 2025 Most Reliable and Best Overall Automotive Brand, according to Consumer Reports
Forester Ratings
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