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Key specifications
- 1,500 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- Regular Unleaded H-4
- Engine Type
- 26 City / 33 Hwy
- MPG
- 182 hp
- Horsepower
- 2.5 L/152
- Displacement
- 182 @ 5800
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- Regular Unleaded H-4
- Engine Type
- 176 @ 4400
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- 150 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- N/A
- Curb Weight - Front
- N/A
- Curb Weight
- 150 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- Standard
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Standard
- Backup Camera
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
- N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- N/A
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System
- 4-Wheel Disc
- Brake Type
- Yes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
- N/A
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Notable features
New Wilderness off-road trim
Updated Subaru EyeSight safety features
Steering-responsive headlights, high-beam assist now standard
182-hp, horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine
All-wheel drive standard
8.7-inch ground clearance (9.2 inches with Wilderness)
Lane-centering steering feature standard
Engine
2.5 L/152 Displacement
182 @ 5800 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Regular Unleaded H-4 Engine Type
176 @ 4400 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Strut Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
150 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Curb Weight - Front
N/A Curb Weight
150 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,454 lbs Base Curb Weight
1,500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
17 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs Total Option Weight
Safety
Standard Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control
Entertainment
Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Electrical
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
12 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
5 years / 80,000 miles
Basic
Coverage available for purchase
Dealer certification
152-point inspection
2022 Report Card
Car Seat Safety

The good & the bad
The good
Exceptional outward visibility
Ride and handling
Unobtrusive continuously variable transmission
Roomy interior
Comfortable front and rear seats
The bad
Modest high-speed passing power (Wilderness is slightly better)
Wind, road noise on highway
Minimal cabin storage
Some poorly arranged controls
Plastic wheel covers on base trim
Most recent
Beyond Satisfied!
This is my third Subaru Forrester. I like the newer safety features and ease of handling.
The size is perfect for me, not too small or too big!
I would recommend if you’re looking for a midsize vehicle.
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
Happy Owner!
I purchased the 2023 Wilderness trim in August and I chose it because I live in a very snowy and mountainous area. I certainly needed an upgrade from my trusty 2wd, low-clearance hatchback.
I can watch the season change with more peace of mind with its high clearance, AWD and features like Starlink and X-mode ready to step
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2022 Subaru Forester base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
-
5/5
- Combined side rating front seat
-
5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
-
5/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
-
5/5
- Overall side crash rating
-
5/5
- Rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
16.9%
Risk of rollover
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