Specs for all generations of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester is a mid-size crossover SUV, measuring between 4450 mm (175.2 in.) and 4641 mm (182.72 in.) in length, 1735 mm (68.31 in.) and 1834 mm (72.2 in.) in width, and 1590 mm (62.6 in.) and 1750 mm (68.9 in.) in height, depending on the market and modification.

Subaru Forester e-BOXER is the mild hybrid option, introduced in the fifth generation range. While the hybrid powertrain is intended to reduce fuel consumption, e-BOXERs are still not the most efficient variants, with diesel-powered ones taking the lead. Compared to the other petrol variants, on the other hand, the e-BOXER is, indeed, the one achieving best economy.

Subaru Forester vehicles, equipped with 2.0-liter diesel engines are the most fuel efficient in the range. Their consumption is between 5.1 l/100 km (46.12 mpg) and 6.3 l/100 km (37.34 mpg).

The turbocharged XT variants are among the fastest and most powerful in the Subaru Forester range. Second generation XT vehicles are equipped with 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol engines and produce 177 Hp and 245 Nm of torque. For the third generation, engine size was increased to 2.5 liters and output – to 230 Hp and 320 Nm of torque.

Subaru Forester is a 5-seat vehicle.

Generally, Subaru Foresters perform well in both on- and off-road conditions. In the 2022 fifth generation facelift for the North American market, Subaru introduced the Forester Wilderness as an off-road focused version of the model. Thanks to some modifications in the design and engineering, such as a higher ground clearance of 234 mm (9.2 in.), standard all-terrain tires, and a modified final drive ratio, the Wilderness has better off-road capabilities than any other Forester.

According to owners, given a proper maintenance is being done, the Subaru Forester is extremely reliable and durable. Some report driving their Forester vehicles for 500 000+ km, which suggests how solid they are.