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2026 Subaru Forester: Performance & Driving
Source-governed model-year information. Equipment can vary by trim and exact configuration.
Performance
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.
Documented details
- 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
- Sport ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft
- Sport Hybrid HEV AWD cvt 162 hp 154 lb-ft
- Touring ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft
Questions about Performance & Driving
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.
Vehicle specifications, pricing and equipment may vary by trim, configuration, market and time. Verify the exact vehicle before purchase.