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2021 Subaru Forester

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

26 city, 33 highway, 29 combined

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Add adventure to your daily drive

Adventure awaits you in the 2021 Subaru Forester. Powered by Subaru's famous symmetrical AWD, the Forester is ready to take you wherever roads may not. Practical touches like roof rails, split-folding rear seats, and durable materials make the 2021 Subaru Forester ideal for active living. Innovative technology and driving aids, combined with a peppy engine, can also make the 2021 Subaru Forester an ideal around-town vehicle. If you're looking for an SUV that's built for adventure and comfortably fits five, then check out what the 2021 Subaru Forester has to offer. While we currently do not have many 2021 Subaru Foresters on our lots, we look forward to selling more in the future. If you love the 2021 model, you should also consider prior model years of the Subaru Forrester with similar features.

All Subaru Forester years

New for 2021

  • The Base trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment.
  • The Premium trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
  • The Sport trim now comes with Blind Spot Monitor as standard equipment.

Explore Subaru Forester details

Base 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Remote Start
  • Rockford Fosgate Sound
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Tow Hitch

Drive type

4WD/AWD

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

182

Torque (ft-lbs)

176

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16.6

Wheelbase

105.1"

Overall length

182.1"

Width

71.5"

Height

67.5"

Leg room

F 43.3"/R 39.4"

Head room

F 41.2"/R 39.6"

Front tires

P225/60HR17

Rear tires

P225/60HR17

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

150/1500 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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5 reasons to buy the 2021 Subaru Forester

1. Legendary All-Wheel drive

2021 Subaru Forester Review: Exterior | CarMax

When the weather becomes less than ideal, having an intelligent AWD system on your side is a must. The 2021 Subaru Forester rides on the Subaru symmetrical AWD system, a gold standard in the industry. Power is automatically directed to the wheel with the most traction, giving you a confident grip in various situations. On the 2021 Subaru Forester Premium and higher trims, Subaru X-Mode® lets you fine tune the traction control to conditions like mud and snow.

2. Standard driving assist features

2021 Subaru Forester Review: Dashboard | CarMax

The 2021 Subaru Forester offers the driver assists you're looking for standard on every trim. Called EyeSight, this suite of systems includes forward pre-collision braking, throttle control, adaptive cruise control, and alerts. You'll stay centered on the road with lane centering, too.

3. Ready for any activity

You live an active life, never letting off the gas, and the 2021 Subaru Forester is designed to keep up. Raised roof rails are available or standard on several trims, giving you a quick and comfortable place to store longer items such as a surfboard or skis. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat lets you configure interior storage in many ways for other awkward items. An impressive 8.7 inches of ground clearance means the 2021 Subaru Forester can get you to your favorite trail, too.

4. Efficiency for the long run

2021 Subaru Forester Review: Engine | CarMax

As capable and adventurous as the 2021 Subaru Forester is, you've also got everything you need for daily errands, weekend vacations, and lengthy road trips. Moving the 2021 Subaru Forester forward is a 2.5L four-cylinder engine producing 182 hp. The engine gets paired to a CVT with paddle shifters. All this technology combines to give the 2021 Subaru Forester an impressive fuel economy of an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined.

5. The latest smart technology

Stay connected through the power of technology with your 2021 Subaru Forester. A smartphone app lets you remotely start and set the temperature on select trims.

 Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity is standard on the base-level 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system. A second 6.3-inch screen is standard on Sport and higher trims. It provides a rearview and trip information display, keeping the central infotainment screen open for your navigation or audio information. If you love to turn up the sound, an available nine-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system boasts 576W of power.

Similar vehicles

If you're interested in the 2021 Subaru Forester, you should also check out these similar vehicles from Previous generation years.

Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a ruggedly handsome crossover SUV with seating for five passengers and is available with all-wheel drive (all models and years). Outdoor enthusiasts will especially like the Adventure trim package that debuted in 2018; it comes exclusively in all-wheel drive and includes a tow prep package. The RAV4 received a redesign in 2019 and includes five trim levels: LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, and Limited. For 2019, the Toyota RAV4 LE includes:

  • LED headlights

  • Rear View Camera

  • Bluetooth® connectivity

  • Apple CarPlay

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

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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.

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2021 Subaru Forester trims

Forester

Premium

Sport 

Limited 

Touring 

More about the 2021 Subaru Forester

Color options

Exterior colors:

  • Crimson Red Pearl

  • Crystal White Pearl

  • Crystal Black Silica

  • Dark Blue Pearl

  • Horizon Blue Pearl

  • Ice Silver Metallic

  • Jasper Green Metallic

  • Magnetite Gray Metallic

  • Sepia Bronze Metallic

NHTSA Safety Ratings

The 2021 Subaru Forester received an overall 5/5 rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Find out more about this rating and how NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings program evaluates the crash protection and rollover safety of new vehicles.

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