Which powertrain combinations are recorded for the 2026 Subaru Forester?

Recorded 2026 Subaru Forester versions include Base: ICE, cvt, AWD, Limited: ICE, cvt, AWD, Limited Hybrid: HEV, cvt, AWD, Premium: ICE, cvt, AWD, and Premium Hybrid: HEV, 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 2026 Subaru Forester?

The documented engine output by version is Base: 180 hp, 178 lb-ft, Limited: 180 hp, 178 lb-ft, Limited Hybrid: 162 hp, 154 lb-ft, Premium: 180 hp, 178 lb-ft, and Premium Hybrid: 162 hp, 154 lb-ft. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.

Which packages are cataloged for the 2026 Subaru Forester?

The available 2026 Subaru Forester package-name records include Optional Package (OP 42), Optional Package (OP 15), Optional Package (OP 24), Sport Onyx Edition Package (OP 25), and Optional Package (OP 33). 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 2026 Subaru Forester?

The documented 2026 Subaru Forester trim choices include Base, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Wilderness, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Touring, and Touring Hybrid. Compare equipment and drivetrain by specific version; a trim name alone does not establish installed options.

Q: Which technology features are documented for the 2026 Subaru Forester?

The equipment catalog names Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation, Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation System, 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.

Q: Which optional equipment is specifically identified for the 2026 Subaru Forester?

Records explicitly marked optional or package-bound include Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation, Harman Kardon premium audio system, Reverse Automatic Braking, Blind-Spot Detection, Hands-free Power Rear Gate, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. A catalog entry is not proof of installation; confirm equipment on the exact vehicle's build or equipment record.

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2026 Subaru Forester is a SUV with gas and hybrid choices. 2026 Subaru Forester offers AWD, depending on trim and version.

2026 Subaru Forester gives shoppers 10 published trims and 10 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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Quick Take

2026 Subaru Forester is a SUV with gas and hybrid choices. 2026 Subaru Forester offers AWD, depending on trim and version.

The lineup facts that frame this Guide are 8 published trims, including Base, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, and Wilderness. They establish the model-year scope without turning one trim or version into a claim about the whole 2026 Subaru Forester lineup.
8 published trims, including Base, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, and Wilderness

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What's New

The available model-year change details for 2026 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 2026 Subaru Forester trim lineup includes Base, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Wilderness, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Touring, and Touring Hybrid. 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 Base, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, and Wilderness. A shared trim badge does not make powertrain, package, or equipment availability identical across every 2026 Subaru Forester version.
Base

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Engines, Hybrid/EV & Drivetrain

The 2026 Subaru Forester powertrain record includes versions such as Base ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, Premium ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Premium Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, and Sport ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft. Use the exact version details whenever output, drivetrain, transmission, fuel type, or electrification changes within the lineup.

The documented powertrain combinations to compare are Base ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, Premium ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Premium Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, and Sport ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft. Engine or motor type, transmission, drivetrain, and electrification remain tied to the applicable 2026 Subaru Forester version.
Base ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft

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Performance & Driving

Published performance-related specifications for 2026 Subaru Forester include Base 180 hp 178 lb-ft AWD cvt, Limited 180 hp 178 lb-ft AWD cvt, Limited Hybrid 162 hp 154 lb-ft AWD cvt, Premium 180 hp 178 lb-ft AWD cvt, Premium Hybrid 162 hp 154 lb-ft AWD cvt, and Sport 180 hp 178 lb-ft 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 Base ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, Premium ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Premium Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, and Sport ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Subaru Forester version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
Base ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft

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Towing, Payload & Capability

The available towing, payload, off-road, or utility capability details for 2026 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.

Without a shown tow, payload, or utility figure, do not apply a maximum from another trim or model year.

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Exterior & Design

The available exterior specification or appearance details for 2026 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.

Exterior dimensions and appearance equipment can vary by body style, trim, package, and production version.

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Interior & Seating

Interior information for 2026 Subaru Forester includes Black-finish interior and exterior accents and Black/Gray StarTex upholstery. 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 2026 Subaru Forester includes Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation, Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation System, 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.

The documented technology equipment to compare is Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation, Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation System, and Harman Kardon premium audio system. Each item remains standard, optional, package-bound, or otherwise scoped exactly as recorded for the 2026 Subaru Forester.
Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation

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Safety & Driver Assistance

Safety and driver-assistance information for 2026 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 2026 Subaru Forester includes Panoramic power moonroof, Hands-free Power Rear Gate, Hands-Free Power Rear Gate, and Power Rear Gate with automatic close and height memory. 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 Panoramic power moonroof. Seating, climate, access, and convenience items remain tied to the applicable 2026 Subaru Forester trim or package.
Panoramic power moonroof

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Cargo & Practicality

The available cargo, bed, seating, or passenger-space details for 2026 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.

Cargo and passenger capacity can change with body style, seat layout, bed setup, and electrified packaging.

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Colors, Wheels & Appearance

The available color, wheel, or appearance details for 2026 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 2026 Subaru Forester include Optional Package (OP 42), Optional Package (OP 15), Optional Package (OP 24), Sport Onyx Edition Package (OP 25), and Optional Package (OP 33). 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 Optional Package (OP 42), Optional Package (OP 15), Optional Package (OP 24), Sport Onyx Edition Package (OP 25), and Optional Package (OP 33). A recorded name alone cannot establish OEM factory-option status, package contents, exact 2026 Subaru Forester trim eligibility or VIN installation.
Optional Package (OP 42)

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Options

Explicitly optional or package-bound equipment recorded for 2026 Subaru Forester includes Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation, Harman Kardon premium audio system, Reverse Automatic Braking, Blind-Spot Detection, Hands-free Power Rear Gate, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. These are availability records, not proof of installation on any VIN; confirm each item for the exact trim and vehicle.

The documented standalone or package-linked equipment to compare is EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, SI-DRIVE, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist, Dual-Function X-MODE, and Lane Change Assist. Availability is not treated as proof that an item is installed on every 2026 Subaru Forester.
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology

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MPG, Range, Charging & Specs

The 2026 Subaru Forester specification record includes Base ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, Premium ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Premium Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, combined 29, and combined 35. 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

Ownership information for 2026 Subaru Forester includes original warranty coverage. Model-year references are kept separate from the condition and history of any specific used vehicle.

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Recalls, Complaints & Service Information

Reliability and service context for 2026 Subaru Forester includes recalls: 3, complaints: 21, and manufacturer communications: 78. 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

Market information for 2026 Subaru Forester is intentionally kept separate from permanent vehicle truth. When fresh inventory, asking-price, incentive, or market observations are available they can be added here without changing the underlying model-year facts.

Live inventory, asking prices, and incentives are time-sensitive and may be unavailable even when the permanent Guide remains complete.

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Quick Take

2026 Subaru Forester is a SUV with gas and hybrid choices. 2026 Subaru Forester offers AWD, depending on trim and version.

The lineup facts that frame this Guide are 8 published trims, including Base, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, and Wilderness. They establish the model-year scope without turning one trim or version into a claim about the whole 2026 Subaru Forester lineup.
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Trims & Versions

The published trim names to compare are Base, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, and Wilderness. A shared trim badge does not make powertrain, package, or equipment availability identical across every 2026 Subaru Forester version.
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Engines, Hybrid/EV & Drivetrain

The documented powertrain combinations to compare are Base ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, Premium ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Premium Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, and Sport ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft. Engine or motor type, transmission, drivetrain, and electrification remain tied to the applicable 2026 Subaru Forester version.
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Performance & Driving

The governed output figures to compare are Base ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, Premium ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Premium Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft, and Sport ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Subaru Forester version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
Base ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft

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Towing, Payload & Capability

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Exterior & Design

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Interior & Seating

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Technology & Infotainment

The documented technology equipment to compare is Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation, Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation System, and Harman Kardon premium audio system. Each item remains standard, optional, package-bound, or otherwise scoped exactly as recorded for the 2026 Subaru Forester.
Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation

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Safety & Driver Assistance

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Comfort & Everyday Use

The documented everyday-use equipment to compare is Panoramic power moonroof. Seating, climate, access, and convenience items remain tied to the applicable 2026 Subaru Forester trim or package.
Panoramic power moonroof

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Cargo & Practicality

Cargo and passenger capacity can change with body style, seat layout, bed setup, and electrified packaging.

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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 Optional Package (OP 42), Optional Package (OP 15), Optional Package (OP 24), Sport Onyx Edition Package (OP 25), and Optional Package (OP 33). A recorded name alone cannot establish OEM factory-option status, package contents, exact 2026 Subaru Forester trim eligibility or VIN installation.
Optional Package (OP 42)

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Options

The documented standalone or package-linked equipment to compare is EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, SI-DRIVE, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist, Dual-Function X-MODE, and Lane Change Assist. Availability is not treated as proof that an item is installed on every 2026 Subaru Forester.
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology

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MPG, Range, Charging & Specs

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Warranty, Maintenance & Ownership

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Recalls, Complaints & Service Information

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Pricing & Value

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