2018 Subaru Forester
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Subaru Forester highlights
Customer reviews
4.6 out of 5
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
26 city, 32 highway, 28 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
All Subaru Forester years
New for 2018
- Forester trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors, Automated Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, and 8508 as standard equipment this year.
- Kicker Speaker System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The 2.5I Touring trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.
Explore Subaru Forester details
2.0XT Premium 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
Optional Features
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Full Roof Rack
- Kicker Speaker System
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Remote Start
- Tow Hitch
Drive type
4WD/AWD
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
250
Torque (ft-lbs)
258
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
15.9
Wheelbase
103.9"
Overall length
181.5"
Width
70.7"
Height
68.2"
Leg room
F 43"/R 38"
Head room
F 40"/R 37.5"
Front tires
P225/55HR18
Rear tires
P225/55HR18
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
150/1500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating
Above Average
RepairPal gave the Subaru Forester an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Subaru Forester 22nd out of 27 among Compact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Forester trims
2.5I:
- 170-hp, 174-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- View our Subaru Forester 2.5I inventory
2.5I Premium:
- Includes all features available on the 2.5I
- Front Seat Heaters
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Seats
- Alloy Wheels
- Satellite Radio Ready
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2.5I Limited:
- Includes all features available on the 2.5I Premium
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Leather Seats
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
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2.5I Touring:
- Includes all features available on the 2.5I Limited
- Parking Sensors
- Smart Key
- Automated Cruise Control
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Memory Seats
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Navigation System
- View our Subaru Forester 2.5I Touring inventory
2.0XT Premium:
- Includes all features available on the 2.5I Touring
- 250-hp, 258-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Turbo Charged Engine
- View our Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium inventory
2.0XT Touring:
- Includes all features available on the 2.0XT Premium
- No significant upgrades found on the 2.0XT Touring
- View our Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring inventory
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