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2020 Subaru Forester
2020 model year

What's new for 2020.

Following the 2019 redesign, the 2020 Forester received standard safety updates across the board. The EyeSight system was enhanced with a new Lane Centering function and Lane Departure Prevention. A new Rear Seat Reminder system was also made standard to help prevent children or pets from being left in the vehicle.

On the equipment side, the Premium, Sport, and Limited trims received updated LED cargo area lighting. The TPMS system was also upgraded to provide individual tire pressure readings on the instrument cluster.

Safety

  • EyeSight adds Lane Centering and Lane Departure Prevention
  • Standard Rear Seat Reminder across all trims

Technology

  • Updated TPMS with individual tire pressure display

Trims

5 configurations

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2020 Subaru Forester

Base

Horsepower
182
City MPG
26
Highway MPG
33
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT
City / highway MPG
26 / 33
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
8.7 in
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
1500 lb

Standard equipment

  • EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
  • SI-DRIVE Engine Performance Management
  • Auto-on/off LED headlights
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver seat
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Automatic climate control system
  • Rear-Vision Camera
  • Rear-seat Reminder

The trims, side by side.

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

5 of 5 trims
2020 Subaru Forester · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Sport
Limited
Touring
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)26 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 29
Horsepower182 hp182 hp182 hp182 hp182 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
BasePremiumSportLimitedTouring
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
TransmissionLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVT
Name2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection
Horsepower182182182182182
Horsepower RPM58005800580058005800
Torque lb ft176176176176176
Torque RPM44004400440044004400
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
Auto start stopYesYesYesYesYes
BasePremiumSportLimitedTouring
City MPG2626262626
Highway MPG3333333333
Combined MPG2929292929
BasePremiumSportLimitedTouring
Length (in)182.1182.1182.1182.1182.1
Width (in)71.571.571.571.571.5
Height (in)67.568.168.168.168.1
Wheelbase (in)105.1105.1105.1105.1105.1
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.78.78.7
BasePremiumSportLimitedTouring
Towing capacity lb15001500150015001500
BasePremiumSportLimitedTouring
Wheel size (in)1717181818
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishwith coversBlack with machine finishBlack finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finish
Tire spec225/60 R17 99H All-season225/60 R17 99H All-season225/55 R18 98H All-season225/55 R18 98H All-season225/55 R18 98H All-season
BasePremiumSportLimitedTouring
Eyesight standardYesYesYesYesYes
Blind spot detectionNoNoNoYesYes
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert–––YesYes
Lane change assist–––YesYes
Reverse automatic braking––––Yes
BasePremiumSportLimitedTouring
EyeSight Driver Assist TechnologyYesYesYesYesYes
SI-DRIVE Engine Performance ManagementYesYesYesYesYes
Auto-on/off LED headlightsYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver seatYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia PlusYesYesYesYesYes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrationYesYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate control systemYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-seat ReminderYesYesYesYesYes
X-MODE with Hill Descent Control-YesYesYesYes
Panoramic moonroof-YesYesYesYes
Raised roof rails: black finish-YesYesYesYes
Rear spoiler-YesYesYesYes
Body-color exterior mirrors-YesYesYesYes
Privacy glass-YesYesYesYes
Premium cloth upholstery-YesYesYesYes
10-way power-adjustable driver seat-YesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel-YesYesYesYes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYesYesYes
STARLINK Safety and Security enabled-YesYesYesYes
6 speakers-YesYesYesYes
Dual-function X-MODE--YesYesYes
SI-DRIVE with Sport Sharp (S#) mode--Yes--
LED fog lights--Yes-Yes
Roof rails with integrated tie-downs--Yes--
Orange and Crystal Black Silica exterior accents--Yes--
Gray Sport Cloth with leather shifter--Yes--
Sport gauges with color LCD display--Yes--
6.3-inch color multifunction display--Yes--
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start--YesYesYes
Dual rear USB charge ports--Yes--
4G LTE Wi-Fi capability--Yes--
LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist---YesYes
Halogen fog lights---YesYes
Body-color exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals---YesYes
Power Rear Gate---YesYes
Leather-trimmed upholstery---YesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus---YesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control system---YesYes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert---YesYes
Touring 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels----Yes
Roof rails with silver accents and integrated tie-downs----Yes
Satin chrome exterior mirrors with automatic reverse tilt----Yes
Saddle Brown Leather upholstery (available)----See condition
2-position driver seat memory----Yes
8-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat----Yes
Heated steering wheel and outboard rear seats----Yes
SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System----Yes
Harman Kardon 576-watt-equivalent premium audio system with 9 speakers----Yes
DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System----Yes
Reverse Automatic Braking----Yes