2023 Subaru Forester

What Is the 2023 Subaru Forester?

The 2023 Subaru Forester is a five-seat compact SUV with standard all-wheel drive. Getting the Forester down the road is a 182-horsepower, 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Fuel economy is class-competitive at an EPA-estimated 29 mpg in a mix of city and highway driving, but it dips to 26 mpg if you choose the off-road-themed Wilderness trim, which rides on a raised suspension and all-terrain tires. The Forester competes against popular models such as the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson. 

What’s New on the 2023 Subaru Forester?

Other than slightly higher prices, the Subaru Forester carries over essentially unchanged from 2022.

What Features in the 2023 Subaru Forester Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

• 6.5-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Split-folding second row
• Satellite radio
• Four-speaker stereo
• 17-inch steel wheels
• LED headlights
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Lane departure steering assist
• Rear-seat reminder
• Adaptive cruise control with lane centering

Available features include:

• 8-inch touchscreen
• Heated front seats
• Leather seating
• Keyless entry
• Push-button start
• Raised suspension (Wilderness)
• Panoramic sunroof
• Rear air vents
• Dual-zone climate control
• Power liftgate
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Blind spot warning

Should I Buy the 2023 Subaru Forester?

The Subaru Forester has a low entry price, a fuel-efficient engine, and a spacious interior that’s attractive and feels built to last. The four-cylinder engine is wheezy when you ask too much of it, but standard AWD is something many SUV shoppers will appreciate more than oodles of horsepower. The base Forester is a bargain, but moving up at least one trim level gets you handy features like keyless entry, push-button start, rear air vents and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. We think it’s worth the upgrade.