Subaru Forester
2025–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2025
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- Available years
- 2025–2026
- Yearly records
- 2
- Reported market values
- $28,438–$31,025
The overview
The redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester incorporates a host of new and improved safety technology onto a stiffened chassis that the automaker says helps achieving a quieter ride. Although the aesthetic presence of the new model skews more brawny--thanks to a beefier grille, more squinty headlamps, pronounced and plastic-cladded fender arches, and distinct haunches--it's no surprise that cosmetic changes are relatively minor. The Forester has been a winner for Subaru, providing owners with standard all-wheel drive, big, high-visibility windows, and easy utility. Now the automaker has enhanced its standard active safety features with pedestrian and cyclist detection and a rear seat occupant alert system, and offers driver monitoring and emergency steering as optional equipment. A more fuel-efficient hybrid and off-road focused Wilderness versions are available.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ Premium 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (180 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $31,025 | 3/5 | Not rated | 29 MPG |
| 2025 ↗ Premium 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (180 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $28,438 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 29 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2026 model
Premium 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (180 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2026 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2025
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $31,025
- Retail value range
- $25,500 - $37,350
- Original MSRP range
- $29,995 - $41,545
- Trade-in range
- $24,585 - $37,060
Ratings
- Road test score
- 92/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 29 MPG
- Tested city
- 20 MPG
- Tested highway
- 39 MPG
- Tested overall
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,685
- Cruising range
- 475 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 183 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 68 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,590 lb
- Maximum load
- 900 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 38.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 4+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 35403 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2025 model
Premium 4-door SUV AWD 2.5-liter 4 (180 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Compact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2025
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $28,438
- Retail value range
- $23,050 - $32,500
- Original MSRP range
- $29,995 - $43,295
- Trade-in range
- $21,985 - $31,970
Ratings
- Road test score
- 92/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 77%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 33 MPG
- EPA combined
- 29 MPG
- Tested city
- 20 MPG
- Tested highway
- 39 MPG
- Tested overall
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,685
- Cruising range
- 475 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 55.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 183 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 68 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,590 lb
- Maximum load
- 900 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 38.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 4+0+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 29403 First published: November 29, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
