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2026 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid

SUV · 194 hp · 35 mpg combined

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$41,545Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

194 hp35 mpg combinedAWD

Good

  • EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • 11-speaker harman/kardon audio

Watch for

  • 27.5 cu ft cargo
  • 1,500-lb max towing

The 2026 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive and a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission.

Its hybrid powertrain produces 194 hp and returns an EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined. MSRP is $41,545.

Cargo capacity is 27.5 cu ft, while maximum towing is 1,500 lbs. Standard cabin equipment includes leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, an 11.6-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, and an 11-speaker harman/kardon audio system. Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system, and front, side, and rear-view cameras.

The 2026 model year has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Factory coverage includes a 60-month or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 36-month or 36,000-mile basic warranty, a 60-month rust warranty, and 36 months or 36,000 miles of roadside coverage.

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49 factory options, from $45 to $1,115.

Touring Hybrid Package$1,115
Trailer Hitch$758
Cargo Separator$527
Crossbar Set - Aero$506
Side Sill Plates - Illuminated$352
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light$344
Body Side Molding - Dark Mahogany Pearl$341
Body Side Molding - River Rock Pearl$341
Body Side Molding - Daybreak Blue Pearl$341
Body Side Molding - Crimson Red Pearl$341
Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl$341
Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic$341
Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica$341
Body Side Molding - Autumn Green 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 - Crystal White Pearl$192
Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Grey Metallic$192
Door Edge Guards - Daybreak Blue Pearl$192
Door Edge Guards - River Rock Pearl$192
Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic$192
Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica$192
Door Edge Guards - Dark Mahogany Pearl$192
Door Edge Guards - Autumn Green Metallic$192
Door Edge Guards - Crimson Red Pearl$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
Sunshade - 2nd Row$127
Exterior Graphics - Rear Gate$127
Interior Accent Liner Kit - Bronze$113
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−$11,550Forester SUV180 hp$33,385−$8,160Premium180 hp$34,730−$6,815Premium Hybrid194 hp$36,105−$5,440Sport180 hp$37,695−$3,850Limited180 hp$37,930−$3,615Sport Hybrid194 hp$38,385−$3,160Wilderness180 hp$38,995−$2,550Limited Hybrid194 hp$41,545This trimTouring Hybrid194 hp$41,595+$50Touring180 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
3,946 lbsCurb weight
1,500 lbsMax towing

141 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Saddle Brown
  • Black

Both leather/suede.

9 factory paints

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

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

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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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Other years of the Forester Touring Hybrid.

2025 Forester Touring Hybrid

$43,295$1,750 more10 colors · starting MSRP

2024 Forester Forester SUV

$27,095$14,450 less22 colors · starting MSRP

2023 Forester Base

$26,395$15,150 less30 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.