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Choose your perfect version of Forester versatility. Pick the beloved Subaru Forester compact SUV for flexible, capable daily adventures. Get longer range, greater fuel efficiency, and lower emissions with the 2026 Forester Hybrid. The Forester Wilderness gives you off-road features, redesigned styling, and increased ground clearance with standard all-terrain tires.
Forester Hybrid
The 2026 Forester Hybrid gives you greater fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and trusted all-weather AWD capability.
Forester
Get right-size versatility, all-weather capability, and trusted reliability with the 2026 Forester compact AWD SUV.
Forester Wilderness
Find a deeper form of off-road adventure with the rugged new 2026 Forester Wilderness.
See how the 2026 Forester wins against the competition
The 2026 Forester gives you standard all-wheel drive so you can explore in all kinds of weather conditions. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 2026 Honda CR-V, and 2026 Nissan Rogue can't match that kind of standard capability.
2026 Subaru Forester
Standard
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Not Standard
2026 Honda CR-V
Not Standard
2026 Nissan Rogue
Not Standard
Thanks to its 8.7 inches of ground clearance, the 2026 Forester can take on muddy roads and deep snow where the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 2026 Honda CR-V, and 2026 Nissan Rogue can't follow.
2026 Subaru Forester
8.7 Inches
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
8.1 Inches
2026 Honda CR-V
7.8 Inches
2026 Nissan Rogue
8.2 Inches
The versatile and advanced interior of the 2026 Forester features plenty of comfortable passenger room — more than the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 2026 Honda CR-V, and 2026 Nissan Rogue.
2026 Subaru Forester
110.8 Cubic Feet
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
98.9 Cubic Feet
2026 Honda CR-V
106 Cubic Feet
2026 Nissan Rogue
105.4 Cubic Feet
Compare all 2026 Forester trims in a helpful side-by-side chart.
The Subaru Forester is the Top Compact SUV for 13 years in a row, according to Consumer Reports
Forester Sport Onyx Edition Package
The newly available Onyx Edition Package adds an extra touch of refined style and premium materials to the capable Forester Sport. Gloss-black- and metallic-finish trim accents set off the meticulous composition of its exterior and interior design. Standard 19-inch alloy wheels feature layered and textured spokes with a unique dark metallic finish. And the high-quality comfort of package-exclusive Black/Gray StarTex® upholstery ensures the Forester Sport Onyx Edition Package is sophisticated and stylish from every perspective.
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Versatile Capability
Whatever your day brings, there’s a flexible, capable Forester all-wheel-drive compact SUV that is ready to take it on.
- Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and up to 35 MPG
for standard capability the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Hyundai Tucson can’t match - The Forester Hybrid can take you on longer, bigger adventures with a range of up to 581 miles
- Available X-MODE® and dual-function X-MODE give you enhanced traction in all kinds of conditions
- A comfortable premium interior with up to 110.8 cubic feet of passenger space — more than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, or Mazda CX-5
- Up to 74.4 cubic feet of total cargo space for gear-hauling flexibility — more than the Toyota RAV4 or Mazda CX-5
- Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and up to 35 MPG
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Advanced Subaru Safety
All 2026 Forester compact SUVs watch out for the safety of you and your passengers with advanced safety features.
- 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 seven years in a row, according to ACSI
- Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
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A Trusted Investment
Built with quality engineering and loaded with advanced features, the Forester is an all-wheel-drive SUV that repays your trust over and over. Its dependability is backed by automotive experts: The Subaru Forester is a 2026 Consumer Reports Top Pick and Subaru is Consumer Reports Best Overall Automotive Brand for the second year in a row
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Long-Lasting Quality
You know you can count on your Forester for miles and miles of adventure because 96% of Subaru Forester vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today
. The Forester is also ranked #1 for 2025 Projected Value Resale among Compact SUVs by JD Power .
The Subaru Forester is a 2026 Consumer Reports Top Pick.
An honor given to only 10 vehicles in the country.
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