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2026 Subaru Forester Limited Hybrid

SUV · 194 hp · 35 mpg combined

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$38,995Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

194 hp35 mpg combinedAWD

Good

EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined
194-hp hybrid powertrain
Standard all-wheel drive
11-speaker harman/kardon audio

Watch for

1,500-lb max towing
27.5 cu ft cargo

The 2026 Subaru Forester Limited Hybrid is a 5-seat SUV with a 194-hp gas/electric hybrid powertrain, a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

Its MSRP is $38,995, and fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined. Cargo capacity is 27.5 cu ft, while maximum towing is 1,500 lbs.

Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette seating, heated front seats, 8-way power adjustment for both front seats and a heated steering wheel. An 11.6-inch infotainment display works with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while the harman/kardon audio system has 11 speakers and 576 watts of output. Wireless charging, dual-zone front climate control and a power glass extended moonroof are also standard.

Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system and a rearview camera. Factory coverage includes a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty, a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, 36-month/36,000-mile roadside coverage and 60 months of rust coverage.

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52 factory options, from $45 to $1,105.

Premium/Sport/Limited Hybrid Package$1,105

Limited Hybrid Package$1,071

Exterior and Interior Auto Dimming Mirrors$791

Trailer Hitch$758

Accessory Grille$703

Cargo Separator$527

Crossbar Set - Aero$506

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink$447

Side Sill Plates - Illuminated$352

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light$344

Body Side Molding - Dark Mahogany Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Autumn Green Metallic$341

Body Side Molding - River Rock Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica$341

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Daybreak Blue Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Crimson Red Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic$341

Body Side Molding - Magnetite Grey Metallic$341

Wheel Lug Nut and Lock Set - Black$299

Door Projector Lights$287

Exterior Graphics - Side$281

Footwell Illumination Kit$208

Splash Guards$202

Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic$192

Door Edge Guards - River Rock Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Dark Mahogany Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Daybreak Blue Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Grey Metallic$192

Door Edge Guards - Crimson Red Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica$192

Door Edge Guards - Autumn Green Metallic$192

Rear Bumper Cover$187

All-Weather Floor Liners$176

Cargo Tray$156

Rear Seat Back Protector$156

Side Sill Plates - Front$155

Alaska Destination Charge$150

Cargo Net$127

Exterior Graphics - Rear Gate$127

Sunshade - 2nd Row$127

Interior Accent Liner Kit - Gray$113

Cargo Sidewall Protector$113

Sunshade - Windshield$107

Wheel Locks - Alloy$107

Center Console Tray$92

USB Charging Cable Set$87

LED Upgrade$79

First Aid Kit$47

Utility Hook (2-Pack)$45

Standard Model$0

Which Forester is right for you?

Ten trims, $29,995 to $41,595. Tap one to open it.

$29,995−$9,000Forester SUV180 hp $33,385−$5,610Premium180 hp $34,730−$4,265Premium Hybrid194 hp $36,105−$2,890Sport180 hp $37,695−$1,300Limited180 hp $37,930−$1,065Sport Hybrid194 hp $38,385−$610Wilderness180 hp $38,995This trimLimited Hybrid194 hp $41,545+$2,550Touring Hybrid194 hp $41,595+$2,600Touring180 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,390, from Forester SUV to Premium.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

194hp2.5L four-cylinder hybrid

35mpgCombined · 35 city · 34 highway

AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic

5Seats

27.5 cu ftCargo volume

3,911 lbsCurb weight

1,500 lbsMax towing

132 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Black
Gray

Both leather.

9 factory paints

Ice Silver Metallic
Autumn Green Metallic
Dark Mahogany Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Crimson Red Pearl
Daybreak Blue Pearl
River Rock Pearl
Crystal Black Silica

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall—Not rated

Frontal—Not rated

Side—Not rated

Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Forester. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Rust

5 yr

Roadside

3 yr / 36,000 mi

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