Specs and Features

2026 Subaru Forester Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2026 Subaru Forester lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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MSRP	N/A	$34,835	$37,555	$39,145	$39,835	$43,045
Fuel Economy	City 26/Hwy 33/Comb 29 MPG	N/A	City 25/Hwy 32/Comb 28 MPG	N/A	City 24/Hwy 28/Comb 26 MPG	City 25/Hwy 32/Comb 28 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	180 @ 5800 RPM	180 @ 5800 RPM	180 @ 5800 RPM	180 @ 5800 RPM	180 @ 5800 RPM	180 @ 5800 RPM
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	74.40 cu ft	69.10 cu ft	69.10 cu ft	69.10 cu ft	69.10 cu ft	69.10 cu ft
Dimensions	183.3" L x 81.2" W x 68.1" H	183.3" L x 81.2" W x 68.1" H	183.3" L x 81.2" W x 68.1" H	183.3" L x 81.2" W x 68.1" H	182.9" L x 81.2" W x 69.3" H	183.3" L x 81.2" W x 68.1" H
Engine	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter
Configurations	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline
Towing Capacity	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	3,500 lbs	N/A

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Port Installed	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Smartphone Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Audible label Messaging	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Internet Access	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Voice Recognition System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Real-Time Traffic Information	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
iPod Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available

Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Port Installed	Port Installed	Port Installed	Port Installed	Port Installed	Not Available

Torque

178 @ 5800 RPM

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Adaptive Headlights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Panorama Moon Roof	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard
Privacy Glass	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails	Port Installed	Port Installed	Port Installed	Port Installed	Not Available	Port Installed
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available

Alarm System

Standard

FAQs

All trim levels of the 2026 Forester feature a 4 cylinder engine.

No, the 2026 Forester does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time.

2026 Subaru Forester features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks.

All 2026 Forester trim variations have 180 horsepower.

It depends on your definition of underpowered. All 2026 Forester trim variations have 180 horsepower.