What are the 2026 Subaru Forester Trim Levels?

2026 Subaru Forester Trim Levels

The 2026 Subaru Forester continues its legacy as a compact SUV built for durability, safety, and versatility⁠—qualities that Mid-Michigan drivers value year-round. From snow-covered highways to weekend lake trips in the Greater Bay Region, the Forester provides the confidence of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and excellent fuel efficiency. Subaru emphasizes value, offering strong MPG ratings and a starting price of $29,995 MSRP, making it one of the most accessible AWD SUVs in its class.

Forester Trim Levels

Forester Base

• 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder engine producing up to 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, Lineartronic® Continually Variable Transmission (CVT), Symmetrical AWD, and Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE®)
• 17” aluminum-alloy wheels, LED steering responsive headlights and raised roof rails with integrated tie down points
• Cloth upholstery, dual zone automatic climate control system, dual 7” touchscreen multimedia infotainment system
• Eyesight® Driver Assist Technology, including adaptive cruise control with pre-collision braking, lane departure system, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency braking

Forester Premium– builds on the Base model by adding or changing:

• LED fog lights, panoramic power moonroof, windshield wiper de-icer and heated side mirrors
• 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat and heated front seats
• 11.6” touchscreen display Multimedia Plus system

Forester Sport– builds on the Premium model by adding or changing:

• CVT transmission adds eight-speed manual mode
• 19” aluminum-alloy wheels and low profile roof rails
• StarTex® upholstery
• Blind spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert

Forester Wilderness– builds on the Sport model by adding or changing:

• 17” aluminum-alloy wheels with all-terrain tires, 9.3” ground clearance and raised roof rails
• One-touch folding rear bench
• 180-degree front view monitor

Forester Limited– builds on the Sport model by adding or changing:

• 18” aluminum-alloy wheels and foot-activated hands-free power liftgate
• Leather-trimmed upholstery, 10-way power adjustable driver seat/ eight-way power adjustable passenger seat, and heated steering wheel

Forester Touring– builds on the Limited model by adding or changing:

• 19” aluminum-alloy wheels and low profile roof rails
• Ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, driver seat/ power mirror memory, Subaru Multimedia System with 11.6” display, navigation and Harman Kardon® premium audio system
• DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System and reverse automatic braking

Learn All About the 2026 Subaru Forester at Thelen Subaru in Michigan

The 2026 Subaru Forester blends capability, safety, and versatility. Ready to elevate your Central Michigan driving? Visit Thelen Subaru in Bay City, MI, and discover your next adventure in the 2026 Subaru Forester—crafted for Michigan roads and beyond.

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All information in this overview was sourced directly from the official manufacturer’s website and is accurate to the best of our knowledge.

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