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  • Trust your instincts and your Forester.

    The versatile 2026 Subaru Forester all-wheel-drive compact SUV is everything you need for every kind of adventure. Get all-weather traction with the legendary capability of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology adds confidence to every drive while available features like an 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration give you extra convenience.

A Capable, Versatile SUV

  • A fuel-efficient compact SUV with gas mileage of up to 33 MPG**, the 2026 Forester features the legendary capability and dependable confidence of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Designed to optimize traction in rain, snow, and on rough roads, this system 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.

     

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  • With the proven engineering of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, which has demonstrated its durability and low maintenance over four decades of owner-tested Subaru vehicles, you can be confident your Forester will keep taking you farther year after year.

  • A Capable, Versatile SUV

    Dual-Function X-MODE®

    The Forester offers the confident capability of available dual-function X-MODE. This system works with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive to provide maximum traction on slippery road conditions and features settings for snow, dirt, deep snow, and mud.

    Dual-Function X-MODE standard on: Sport, Limited, Touring

Safety for All

  • The 2026 Forester AWD compact SUV 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. EyeSight includes a number of advanced active safety systems to protect you and your family on every drive. Automatic Emergency Steering is available to help you avoid collisions by providing automatic steering and pre-collision braking support if it determines there’s enough space to intervene.

     

  • Automatic Pre-Collision Braking helps you avoid or reduce frontal impacts by alerting you and applying full braking force in emergency situations. Pre-Collision Throttle Management can reduce the power from the engine to help minimize the possible impact force and frontal impact damage.

  • Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering adds extra convenience and safety on every drive. Just choose the distance you want to keep from the car in front of you and it can take some of the stress out of everyday driving by helping with steering, braking, and throttle control while maintaining a safe distance ahead.

  • Safety for All

    All-Around Awareness Technologies

    The 2026 Forester features an entire suite of available safety technologies to help protect you and your passengers. A 360-degree Surround View Monitor provides a top-down view of the vehicle’s surroundings to enhance awareness when parking. The Blind-Spot Detection system warns you with a visual indicator on each side mirror if it senses a vehicle in your blind spots. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert helps warn you of traffic approaching from the side as you are backing up. And with available Reverse Automatic Braking, your vehicle can even stop itself to help avoid objects behind you.

    360-Degree Surround View Monitor standard on: Touring

    Blind-Spot Detection/Rear Cross-Traffic Alert standard on: Sport, Limited, Touring

    Blind-Spot Detection/Rear Cross-Traffic Alert available on: Premium

    Rear-Vision Camera standard on: All trims

    Reverse Automatic Braking standard on: Touring

    Reverse Automatic Braking available on: Sport, Limited

  • Safety for All

    MySubaru Connected Services

    MySubaru Connected Services offers an array of features to help keep you and your Forester safe whether you're in your vehicle, at your computer, or on your smartphone. Advanced Automatic Collision Notification will alert an operator in the event of an accident and SOS Emergency Assistance can get you roadside help at the push of a button. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, accessible via your smartphone, ensures your Forester is always ready and comfortable. MySubaru Personal Assistant can help you with tasks like navigation, restaurant reservations, and scheduling service appointments all with the click of a button in your vehicle.

    Standard on: Premium, Sport, Limited, Touring

     

  • Safety for All

    Subaru DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System

    The 2026 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. Working with our award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, the DriverFocus system is like having an attentive co-pilot along for the ride, available to give a helpful alert if a driver becomes distracted or drowsy. For added convenience, DriverFocus can also recognize up to five different drivers and remember their preferences, including seat position, climate settings, and outside mirror position.

    Standard on: Touring

Interior

  • Spacious, Open Cabin with Advanced Technology

    No matter where you roam in your Forester, you’ll always have a great view from its airy, comfortable interior filled with connected technology and premium soft-touch materials. Available features including an 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration and a wireless device charger provide advanced convenience. Every passenger has room for comfort with up to 110.8 cubic feet of passenger space — more than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, or Mazda CX-5. Plus with the available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, everyone can enjoy their connected devices on every trip.

  • Interior

    Subaru Multimedia System with Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

    The 2026 Forester features a Subaru Multimedia System with available wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, which lets you view and control your navigation, music, podcasts, and other content and apps without needing to plug in your smartphone. A high-resolution 11.6-inch touchscreen is also available for intuitive control of your entertainment and navigation. Wireless charging is available to conveniently keep your compatible devices powered so you can leave the cables at home. Wireless Bluetooth® pairing and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy connection to your favorite apps and content.

    Subaru Multimedia System standard on: All trims

    11.6-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on: Premium, Sport, Limited, Touring

     

  • Interior

    Available Hands-Free Power Rear Gate

    The 2026 Forester makes all your errands easier with an available foot-activated hands-free Power Rear Gate. Simply lift your foot under the rear bumper to open the gate and you can conveniently load your shopping bags or luggage. It can also close itself and lock the entire vehicle with the touch of a button.

    Hands-Free Power Rear Gate standard on: Limited, Touring

    Available on: Premium, Sport

  • Interior

    Plenty of Cargo Room with Extra-Wide Rear Gate Opening

    Haul more gear for your adventures with up to 74.4 cubic feet of cargo space. That’s more total cargo space than the Toyota RAV4 or Mazda CX-5. An extra-wide rear gate opening lets you easily load and unload large items. The Forester adapts to bring longer items by simply adjusting the 60/40-split flat-folding rear seats.

     

  • Interior

    Panoramic Power Moonroof

    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, Limited, Touring

Exterior

  • The Strong, Stylish Type

    The 2026 Forester exterior mixes tough SUV design with sophisticated style, including modern elements like a bold grille, striking headlights, geometric trim accents, and muscular design contours. 

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** EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions and your vehicle’s condition.