Which powertrain combinations are recorded for the 2018 Subaru Forester?

Recorded 2018 Subaru Forester versions include 2.0 XT Premium: ICE, cvt, AWD, 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight: ICE, cvt, AWD, 2.5i: ICE, cvt, AWD, 2.5i Limited 50th Anniversary Package: ICE, cvt, AWD, and 2.5i Limited EyeSight: ICE, cvt, AWD. Engine type, transmission and drivetrain apply to their listed versions, not necessarily every trim.

What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2018 Subaru Forester?

The documented engine output by version is 2.5i: 170 hp and 2.5i Premium: 170 hp. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.

What exterior measurements are recorded for the 2018 Subaru Forester?

The measured body entries list 2.0 XT Premium: 181.5 in length, 70.7 in width, 66.4 in height, 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight: 181.5 in length, 70.7 in width, 66.4 in height, 2.5i: 181.5 in length, 70.7 in width, 66.4 in height, and 2.5i Limited 50th Anniversary Package: 181.5 in length, 70.7 in width, 66.4 in height. Check the chosen body style and version before comparing parking or garage fit.

What seating and cargo capacities are documented for the 2018 Subaru Forester?

The recorded layouts include 2.0 XT Premium: 5 seats, 74.7 cu ft cargo, 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight: 5 seats, 74.7 cu ft cargo, 2.5i: 5 seats, 74.7 cu ft cargo, and 2.5i Limited 50th Anniversary Package: 5 seats, 74.7 cu ft cargo. Seat layout and cargo capacity can change with the exact version.

Which technology features are documented for the 2018 Subaru Forester?

The equipment catalog names Subaru Multimedia Navigation and Harman Kardon Premium Audio System. Their standard, optional or package availability must be checked for the selected trim; this is not VIN-installed proof.

Which packages are cataloged for the 2018 Subaru Forester?

The available 2018 Subaru Forester package-name records include Popular Package #2A, Protection Package #1, Factory Option Package #02 - Alloy Wheel Package, Protection Package #3, Protection Package #2, Black Edition + EyeSight, Popular Package #2, and Factory Option Package #13 - All Weather Package. A recorded name is not independent OEM factory-option proof. Verify the original source, contents, eligibility and exact version; this never establishes VIN installation.

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Q: Which trims are documented for the 2018 Subaru Forester?

The documented 2018 Subaru Forester trim choices include 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited EyeSight, Black Edition, 2.0 XT Premium, 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight, and 2.5i Limited 50th Anniversary Package. Compare equipment and drivetrain by specific version; a trim name alone does not establish installed options.

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2018 Subaru Forester is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2018 Subaru Forester offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.

2018 Subaru Forester gives shoppers 7 published trims and 7 documented versions to compare. Start with the version that matches the way you plan to use the vehicle, then verify the exact version and equipment that matter to you.

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2018 Subaru Forester is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2018 Subaru Forester offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.

The lineup facts that frame this Guide are 7 published trims, including 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited EyeSight, Black Edition, 2.0 XT Premium, and 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight. They establish the model-year scope without turning one trim or version into a claim about the whole 2018 Subaru Forester lineup.
7 published trims, including 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited EyeSight, Black Edition, 2.0 XT Premium, and 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight

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What's New

The available model-year change details for 2018 Subaru Forester are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.

For a model year without a shown change record, compare the known lineup and exact version rather than assuming it is identical to the year before.

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Trims & Versions

The published 2018 Subaru Forester trim lineup includes 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited EyeSight, Black Edition, 2.0 XT Premium, 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight, and 2.5i Limited 50th Anniversary Package. Trim names are the shopper-facing starting point, while engines, drivetrains, equipment, packages, pricing, and exact versions can still vary inside the lineup.

The published trim names to compare are 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited EyeSight, Black Edition, 2.0 XT Premium, and 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight. A shared trim badge does not make powertrain, package, or equipment availability identical across every 2018 Subaru Forester version.
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Engines, Hybrid/EV & Drivetrain

The 2018 Subaru Forester powertrain record includes versions such as 2.0 XT Premium ICE AWD cvt, 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight ICE AWD cvt, 2.5i ICE AWD cvt 170 hp, 2.5i Limited 50th Anniversary Package ICE AWD cvt, 2.5i Limited EyeSight ICE AWD cvt, and 2.5i Premium ICE AWD cvt 170 hp. Use the exact version details whenever output, drivetrain, transmission, fuel type, or electrification changes within the lineup.

The documented powertrain combinations to compare are 2.0 XT Premium ICE AWD cvt, 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight ICE AWD cvt, 2.5i ICE AWD cvt 170 hp, 2.5i Limited 50th Anniversary Package ICE AWD cvt, 2.5i Limited EyeSight ICE AWD cvt, and 2.5i Premium ICE AWD cvt 170 hp. Engine or motor type, transmission, drivetrain, and electrification remain tied to the applicable 2018 Subaru Forester version.
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Performance & Driving

Published performance-related specifications for 2018 Subaru Forester include 2.0 XT Premium AWD cvt, 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight AWD cvt, 2.5i 170 hp AWD cvt, 2.5i Limited 50th Anniversary Package AWD cvt, 2.5i Limited EyeSight AWD cvt, and 2.5i Premium 170 hp AWD cvt. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.

The governed output figures to compare are 2.5i ICE AWD cvt 170 hp and 2.5i Premium ICE AWD cvt 170 hp. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2018 Subaru Forester version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
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Towing, Payload & Capability

Published capability information for 2018 Subaru Forester includes 1,500 lb towing, 74.7 cu ft max cargo and 1,500 lb towing, 68.5 cu ft max cargo. Capability belongs to specific supported versions, so maximums are never universalized across the whole lineup.

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Exterior & Design

Exterior information for 2018 Subaru Forester includes 181.5 in long, 70.7 in wide, 66.4 in high, 103.9 in wheelbase and 181.5 in long, 70.7 in wide, 68.2 in high, 103.9 in wheelbase. Body dimensions, wheels, colors, lighting, roof or bed equipment, and appearance details can vary by trim and package, so exact applicability stays tied to the supported version.

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Interior & Seating

Interior information for 2018 Subaru Forester includes 5 seats, 74.7 cu ft cargo, 1,500 lb towing, 5 seats, 68.5 cu ft cargo, 1,500 lb towing, Cloth Upholstery, Rear seatback cargo net, Rear seatback protector, All Weather Package: heated front seats, heated/defrosting mirrors, front wiper de-icers, Black exterior mirrors, badging and fog-light trim, Gloss-black CVT shift knob and interior trim, High/low heated front seats, and Heated Front Seats. Cabin layout, seating, materials, controls, and equipment can differ by trim or version, so exact availability remains scoped to the supported version.

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Technology & Infotainment

Documented technology for 2018 Subaru Forester includes Subaru Multimedia Navigation and Harman Kardon Premium Audio System. Technology availability can depend on trim, package, production timing, or exact version, so catalog information is not treated as proof of installation on every vehicle.

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Safety & Driver Assistance

Safety and driver-assistance information for 2018 Subaru Forester includes NHTSA_5_STAR_SAFETY_RATINGS overall 5. Crash-test results, recalls, safety equipment, and driver-assistance systems describe different things, so AutoUnite keeps them separate instead of collapsing them into one score.

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Comfort & Everyday Use

Everyday-use information for 2018 Subaru Forester includes Rear seatback cargo net, Rear seatback protector, Illuminated driver power window switch, Luggage area cargo cover for power rear gate, All Weather Package: heated front seats, heated/defrosting mirrors, front wiper de-icers, High/low heated front seats, Heated Front Seats, Heated Exterior Mirrors, Heated Side Mirrors, and 5 seats, 74.7 cu ft cargo, 1,500 lb towing. AutoUnite uses documented convenience, climate, seating, access, and capacity information to explain daily usability without turning subjective impressions into facts.

The documented everyday-use equipment to compare is Rear seatback cargo net and Rear seatback protector. Seating, climate, access, and convenience items remain tied to the applicable 2018 Subaru Forester trim or package.
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Cargo & Practicality

Published seating and cargo information for 2018 Subaru Forester includes 5 seats, 74.7 cu ft cargo, 1,500 lb towing and 5 seats, 68.5 cu ft cargo, 1,500 lb towing. Passenger and cargo capacity can change by body style, seating layout, battery packaging, bed setup, or exact version.

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Colors, Wheels & Appearance

The available color, wheel, or appearance details for 2018 Subaru Forester are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.

Catalog appearance availability does not prove that a color, wheel, or appearance package is installed on a specific vehicle.

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Packages & Equipment

Other recorded package-name candidates for 2018 Subaru Forester include Popular Package #2A, Protection Package #1, Factory Option Package #02 - Alloy Wheel Package, Protection Package #3, Protection Package #2, Black Edition + EyeSight, Popular Package #2, Factory Option Package #13 - All Weather Package, and All-Weather Package. Manufacturer confirmation, factory-package status, contents and exact applicability remain unresolved; do not treat these entries as shown factory options or installed equipment.

The package-name records worth checking are Popular Package #2A, Protection Package #1, Factory Option Package #02 - Alloy Wheel Package, Protection Package #3, Protection Package #2, and Black Edition + EyeSight. A recorded name alone cannot establish OEM factory-option status, package contents, exact 2018 Subaru Forester trim eligibility or VIN installation.
Popular Package #2A

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Options

The available standalone option or optional equipment details for 2018 Subaru Forester are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.

The documented standalone or package-linked equipment to compare is Cloth Upholstery, All-Weather Package, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass and HomeLink, Exterior auto dimming mirrors with approach LED lighting, and Rear bumper cover. Availability is not treated as proof that an item is installed on every 2018 Subaru Forester.
Optional equipment belongs to the supported trim or version and is never inferred as installed on a specific VIN.

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MPG, Range, Charging & Specs

The 2018 Subaru Forester specification record includes 2.0 XT Premium ICE AWD cvt, 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight ICE AWD cvt, 2.5i ICE AWD cvt 170 hp, 2.5i Limited 50th Anniversary Package ICE AWD cvt, 2.5i Limited EyeSight ICE AWD cvt, 181.5 in long, 70.7 in wide, 66.4 in high, 103.9 in wheelbase, 5 seats, 74.7 cu ft cargo, 1,500 lb towing, combined 25, and combined 28. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.

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Warranty, Maintenance & Ownership

The available warranty, maintenance, or ownership details for 2018 Subaru Forester are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.

For older vehicles, current condition, service history, recall completion, and exact warranty status matter more than assuming original coverage still applies.

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Recalls, Complaints & Service Information

Reliability and service context for 2018 Subaru Forester includes recalls: 3, complaints: 388, and manufacturer communications: 406. These records are information, not a failure-rate or reliability score, and AutoUnite does not turn complaint, recall, or service volume into an unsupported ranking.

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Pricing & Value

Current and historical price context available to this Guide includes $24,500 across supported versions. Stable model-year facts remain separate from live inventory, asking prices, incentives, and other time-sensitive market observations.

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2018 Subaru Forester is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2018 Subaru Forester offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.

The lineup facts that frame this Guide are 7 published trims, including 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited EyeSight, Black Edition, 2.0 XT Premium, and 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight. They establish the model-year scope without turning one trim or version into a claim about the whole 2018 Subaru Forester lineup.
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Trims & Versions

The published trim names to compare are 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited EyeSight, Black Edition, 2.0 XT Premium, and 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight. A shared trim badge does not make powertrain, package, or equipment availability identical across every 2018 Subaru Forester version.
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Engines, Hybrid/EV & Drivetrain

The documented powertrain combinations to compare are 2.0 XT Premium ICE AWD cvt, 2.0 XT Touring EyeSight ICE AWD cvt, 2.5i ICE AWD cvt 170 hp, 2.5i Limited 50th Anniversary Package ICE AWD cvt, 2.5i Limited EyeSight ICE AWD cvt, and 2.5i Premium ICE AWD cvt 170 hp. Engine or motor type, transmission, drivetrain, and electrification remain tied to the applicable 2018 Subaru Forester version.
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Performance & Driving

The governed output figures to compare are 2.5i ICE AWD cvt 170 hp and 2.5i Premium ICE AWD cvt 170 hp. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2018 Subaru Forester version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
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Comfort & Everyday Use

The documented everyday-use equipment to compare is Rear seatback cargo net and Rear seatback protector. Seating, climate, access, and convenience items remain tied to the applicable 2018 Subaru Forester trim or package.
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Cargo & Practicality

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Colors, Wheels & Appearance

Catalog appearance availability does not prove that a color, wheel, or appearance package is installed on a specific vehicle.

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Packages & Equipment

The package-name records worth checking are Popular Package #2A, Protection Package #1, Factory Option Package #02 - Alloy Wheel Package, Protection Package #3, Protection Package #2, and Black Edition + EyeSight. A recorded name alone cannot establish OEM factory-option status, package contents, exact 2018 Subaru Forester trim eligibility or VIN installation.
Popular Package #2A

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Options

The documented standalone or package-linked equipment to compare is Cloth Upholstery, All-Weather Package, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Auto dimming rear view mirror with compass and HomeLink, Exterior auto dimming mirrors with approach LED lighting, and Rear bumper cover. Availability is not treated as proof that an item is installed on every 2018 Subaru Forester.
Optional equipment belongs to the supported trim or version and is never inferred as installed on a specific VIN.

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MPG, Range, Charging & Specs

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Warranty, Maintenance & Ownership

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