2026 Subaru Forester specs & colors

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$29,995

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2026 Subaru Forester

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Key specs

4-door
5 seats
180.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
29 combined MPG
183.3" length, 68.1" height
All Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Crimson Red Pearl

Interior

Camel

Packages

Base/Premium Plus Package

$963

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- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
- Part number H501SAN000
- All-Weather Floor Liners
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$963

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- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
- Part number H501SAN000
- All-Weather Floor Liners
- Part number J501SSL100
- Cargo Net
- Part number F551SSL000
- Rear Bumper Cover
- Part number E771SSL000
Base/Premium Package

$672

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- Splash Guards
- Part number J101SSL000
- Cargo Tray
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$672

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- Splash Guards
- Part number J101SSL000
- Cargo Tray
- Part number J501SSL200
- Cargo Net
- Part number F551SSL000
- Rear Bumper Cover
- Part number E771SSL000
Standard Model

$0

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Exterior & Interior Auto Dimming HL Mirrors

$791

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- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
- Part number H501SAN000
- Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
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$791

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- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
- Part number H501SAN000
- Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
- Part number J201SFN001

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Regular Gasoline H-4
MPG: 26 City / 33 Hwy
Horsepower: 180 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

Brakes

Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line): N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): N/A

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 180 @ 5800
Engine Type: Regular Gasoline H-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 178 @ 3700
Displacement: 2.5 L/152
Transmission Options: CVT Transmission
A/T
MPG: 26 City / 33 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: N/A

Entertainment

Bluetooth®: Standard

Measurements

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 43 in
Rear Door Opening Height: N/A
Length, Overall: 183 in
Passenger Capacity: 5
Second Head Room: 40 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: 49 in
Front Shoulder Room: 58 in
Track Width, Front: 62 in
Second Leg Room: 39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: N/A
Track Width, Rear: 62 in
Wheelbase: 105 in
Min Ground Clearance: 9 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 37 in
Second Hip Room: 54 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 71 in
Second Shoulder Room: 57 in
Front Head Room: 41 in
Front Hip Room: 55 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 72 in
Height, Overall: 68 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 74 ft³
Front Leg Room: 43 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 35 in
Passenger Volume: 111 ft³
Liftover Height: 32 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 30 ft³
Rear Door Opening Width: N/A

Safety

Automatic Emergency Braking: Standard
Stability Control: Standard
Backup Camera: Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 35 ft
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Front: Strut

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P225/60HR17
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Size: 17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size: Compact in
Front Wheel Size: 17 X 7 in
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Tire Size: P225/60HR17

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 150 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity: 1,500 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 17 gal
Base Curb Weight: 3,510 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: N/A
Curb Weight: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 150 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 1,500 lbs

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