Subaru
Forester
Model years 2012–2026 · SUV · Compact SUV
GasHybrid
- Combined MPG
- 21–35
- Seats
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
The Subaru Forester is a compact SUV with seating for 5, offered as gas and hybrid, with up to 35 MPG combined. It comes with all-wheel drive. Our catalog covers model years 2012–2026.
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Key specs
- Body style
- SUV
- Segment
- Compact SUV
- Model years
- 2012–2026
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Gas, Hybrid
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- City MPG
- 19–35
- Highway MPG
- 23–34
- Combined MPG
- 21–35
- Electric range
- —
Versions by year
Engines, transmissions and EPA fuel economy for each model year.
4 versions
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | Gas | 26 / 33 / 29 |
| Forester Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid | CVT | AWD | Hybrid | 35 / 34 / 35 |
| Forester Sport/Touring AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | Gas | 25 / 32 / 28 |
| Forester Wilderness AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | Gas | 24 / 28 / 26 |
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.
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