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2026 Subaru Forester Touring

SUV · 180 hp · 28 mpg combined

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$41,595Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

180 hp28 mpg combinedAWD

Good

Standard all-wheel drive
Heated and ventilated front seats
11-speaker harman/kardon audio
Front, side and rear cameras

Watch for

Gas-only powertrain
Continuously variable transmission

The 2026 Subaru Forester Touring is a five-seat SUV with 27.5 cu ft of cargo capacity.

Its MSRP is $41,595. A 2.5L 4-cylinder engine produces 180 hp and works with a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined.

Standard comfort features include leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone front climate control. The driver and front passenger each receive an 8-way power seat. A power glass extended moonroof is also standard.

The cabin includes an 11.6-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and an 11-speaker harman/kardon audio system. Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors and front, side and rear cameras.

Factory coverage includes a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Three NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for this model year.

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49 factory options, from $45 to $1,146.

Touring Package$1,146

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 - Autumn Green Metallic$341

Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic$341

Body Side Molding - River Rock Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Magnetite Grey Metallic$341

Body Side Molding - Daybreak Blue Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Dark Mahogany Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica$341

Body Side Molding - Crimson Red Pearl$341

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl$341

Wheel Lug Nut and Lock Set - Black$299

Door Projector Lights$287

Exterior Graphics - Side$281

Footwell Illumination Kit$208

All-Weather Floor Liners$207

Splash Guards$202

Door Edge Guards - Crimson Red Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Daybreak Blue Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Grey Metallic$192

Door Edge Guards - Dark Mahogany Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - River Rock Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl$192

Door Edge Guards - Autumn Green Metallic$192

Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic$192

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica$192

Rear Bumper Cover$187

Rear Seat Back Protector$156

Cargo Tray$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

Wheel Locks - Alloy$107

Sunshade - Windshield$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−$11,600Forester SUV180 hp $33,385−$8,210Premium180 hp $34,730−$6,865Premium Hybrid194 hp $36,105−$5,490Sport180 hp $37,695−$3,900Limited180 hp $37,930−$3,665Sport Hybrid194 hp $38,385−$3,210Wilderness180 hp $38,995−$2,600Limited Hybrid194 hp $41,545−$50Touring Hybrid194 hp $41,595This trimTouring180 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.

180hp2.5L four-cylinder

178lb-ftTorque

28mpgCombined · 25 city · 32 highway

AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic

5Seats

27.5 cu ftCargo volume

3,664 lbsCurb weight

143 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Black
Saddle Brown

Both leather/suede.

9 factory paints

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

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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