2026 Subaru Forester

The Base starts with an 180 hp 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® engine, 17-inch alloy wheels, raised roof rails, dual 7-inch multimedia displays, and EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology. Premium gets the larger 11.6-inch multimedia system with wireless smartphone integration, plus a panoramic power moonroof, heated front seats, a 10-way power driver's seat, and X-MODE®. Sport changes the look with 19-inch bronze-finish wheels and bronze-accented underguards, then adds paddle shifters, and Blind-Spot Detection. Limited moves toward the comfort side with leather-trimmed upholstery, an 8-way power passenger seat, a heated steering wheel, hands-free Power Rear Gate, and one-touch folding rear seatbacks. Touring sits at the top of the gas lineup with leather and Dinamica® upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a 360-degree Surround View Monitor, Harman Kardon® premium audio, and DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System. Wilderness goes the other direction. It's built for getting farther off pavement, with 9.3 inches of ground clearance, Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires, Enhanced Dual-Function X-MODE®, and a 180-degree Front View Monitor. Premium Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid round out the lineup for drivers who want an electrified Forester.

The 2026 Subaru Forester offers balanced power for everyday driving throughout Huntington Beach and the surrounding Orange County area. Gas-powered models feature a 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder engine producing 180 horsepower, providing responsive performance for city streets, and longer drives toward Costa Mesa, Irvine, and other nearby communities. Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive helps deliver confident traction while maintaining the composed driving feel the Forester is known for. Drivers interested in added efficiency can also explore the 2026 Forester Hybrid, which pairs its 2.5-liter engine with an electric motor for a combined output of approximately 194 horsepower. The hybrid powertrain can be especially appealing for Huntington Beach drivers who spend time in stop-and-go Orange County traffic while still wanting the versatility and standard all-wheel-drive capability of the Forester.

Many Forester models have 8.7 inches of ground clearance and can tow up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped. Wilderness raises ground clearance to 9.3 inches and towing capacity to 3,500 lbs. when properly equipped, making it the one to look at if trailers and rougher roads are part of the plan. Available X-MODE® adjusts the drivetrain and stability systems for slippery surfaces. There is also available Dual-Function X-MODE® with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings.

The Forester seats five, with 43.3 inches of front legroom and 39.4 inches in the rear. There's enough room that adults can use the back seat without feeling squeezed. Cargo capacity reaches 74.4 cu. ft. behind the front seats in the Base and 69.1 cu. ft. in Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring models. Higher trims add features like leather upholstery and heated and ventilated seating. The Base uses dual 7-inch Multimedia System. Premium and higher gas trims move up to an 11.6-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology comes standard across the lineup and includes Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Pre-Collision Braking, and lane-support features. Drivers around Huntington Beach and Orange County can visit Sutherlin Subaru Huntington Beach to compare the 2026 Subaru Forester lineup and find the trim that makes sense for their daily driving and weekend plans.