2025–2026 SL (6th generation)
2025–2026 Subaru Forester Specifications
Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2025–2026 Subaru Forester, by engine and drivetrain.
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Key specifications for the 2025–2026 Subaru Forester, by engine and drivetrain.
2025–2026 Subaru Forester key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 26 city / 32 hwy (2.5L FB25D, estimated pending independent EPA confirmation); 35 city / 34 hwy / 35 combined (Hybrid, verified) |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 (push-button-start smart key) |
2025–2026 Subaru Forester engines
| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder (FB25D, direct-injected) | Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Touring | 180 hp | Regular 87 octane |
| 2.5L Hybrid (Atkinson-cycle FB25 + electric motor, S:HEV) | Hybrid, Hybrid Touring | 194 hp | Regular 87 octane |
Which Subaru Forester model years does this cover?
These specs specifications apply to every Subaru Forester built from 2025 through 2026 — the SL (6th generation), compact crossover suv (subaru global platform, redesigned). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2025–2026 Subaru Forester
- 2025All-new SL-generation redesign, unveiled October 2024 for the 2025 model year; adds a factory Forester Hybrid (S:HEV) for the first time in the US; base horsepower rises slightly to 180
- 2026Carryover year; no major mechanical changes identified
2025–2026 Subaru Forester specs: common questions
What gas mileage does a 2025–2026 Subaru Forester get?
- 26 city / 32 hwy (2.5L FB25D, estimated pending independent EPA confirmation); 35 city / 34 hwy / 35 combined (Hybrid, verified) on the EPA cycle.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SL)
- Subaru Media, Subaru debuts all-new 2025 Forester SUV (press release)
- Car and Driver, Tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid (specs, mpg, curb weight, tire size)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2025 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity (0W-16, 4.6 qt)
- sportsubarusouth.com, Subaru Forester oil type by model year (2025, incl. S:HEV hybrid)
- KBB, 2025 Subaru Forester specs (180 hp across trims)
- Subaru.com, 2025 Forester Hybrid Edition (194 combined hp, e-CVT)
- classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019–2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)
- Conley Subaru, Forester lug nut torque by model year