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2023 Subaru Forester
2023 model year

What's new for 2023.

The 2023 Forester carried over largely unchanged following the significant updates in 2022. The Wilderness trim continued to be a popular addition, maintaining its unique 3,000-lb towing capacity and rugged styling. Minor adjustments were made to option package availability, but the core mechanicals and features remained consistent with the previous year.

Technology

  • Minor software updates to the STARLINK multimedia systems

Trims

6 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2023 Subaru Forester

Base

Horsepower
182
City MPG
26
Highway MPG
33
Engine
2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
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
  • LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia
  • 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.

6 of 6 trims
2023 Subaru Forester · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Sport
Wilderness
Limited
Touring
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)26 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 2925 / 28 / 2626 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 29
Horsepower182 hp182 hp182 hp182 hp182 hp182 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
BasePremiumSportWildernessLimitedTouring
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
TransmissionLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVT
Name2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.52.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection
Horsepower182182182182182182
Horsepower RPM580058005800580058005800
Torque lb ft176176176176176176
Torque RPM440044004400440044004400
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
Auto start stopYesYesYesYesYesYes
BasePremiumSportWildernessLimitedTouring
City MPG262626252626
Highway MPG333333283333
Combined MPG292929262929
BasePremiumSportWildernessLimitedTouring
Length (in)182.7182.7182.7182.7182.7182.7
Width (in)71.571.571.572.271.571.5
Height (in)68.168.168.168.968.168.1
Wheelbase (in)105.1105.1105.1104.9105.1105.1
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.79.28.78.7
BasePremiumSportWildernessLimitedTouring
Towing capacity lb150015001500300015001500
BasePremiumSportWildernessLimitedTouring
Wheel size (in)171718171818
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishSilver-finished with coversBlack with machine finishBlack finishMatte black finishBlack with machine finishDark gray with machine finish
Tire spec225/60 R17 99H All-season225/60 R17 99H All-season225/55 R18 98H All-season225/60 R17 99T All-terrain with raised white letters225/60 R17 99H All-season225/60 R17 99H All-season
BasePremiumSportWildernessLimitedTouring
Eyesight standardYesYesYesYesYesYes
Blind spot detectionNoNoYesNoYesYes
Pre collision brakingYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert––Yes–YesYes
Lane change assist––Yes–YesYes
Reverse automatic braking–––Yes–Yes
BasePremiumSportWildernessLimitedTouring
EyeSight Driver Assist TechnologyYesYesYesYesYesYes
SI-DRIVE Engine Performance ManagementYesYesYesYesYesYes
LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam AssistYesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch MultimediaYesYesYesYesYesYes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrationYesYesYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate control systemYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear Seat ReminderYesYesYesYesYesYes
X-MODE with Hill Descent Control-YesYesYesYesYes
Panoramic moonroof-YesYesYesYesYes
10-way power-adjustable driver seat-YesYesYesYesYes
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start-YesYesYesYesYes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel-YesYesYesYesYes
STARLINK Safety and Security enabled-YesYesYesYesYes
4G LTE Wi-Fi capability-YesYesYesYesYes
6 speakers-YesYesYesYesYes
Dual-function X-MODE--Yes-YesYes
SI-DRIVE with Sport Sharp (S#) mode--Yes---
LED fog lights--Yes---
Orange and Crystal Black Silica exterior accents--Yes---
Gray Sport Cloth with orange stitching--Yes---
6.3-inch color multifunction display--Yes---
Dual rear USB charge ports--Yes---
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert--Yes-YesYes
Enhanced Lineartronic CVT gearing---Yes--
3,000-lb towing capacity---Yes--
Engine skid plate---Yes--
Hexagonal LED fog lights---Yes--
Wilderness exterior cladding and matte-black hood decal---Yes--
StarTex water-repellent upholstery---Yes--
180-Degree Front View Monitor---Yes--
Reverse Automatic Braking---Yes-Yes
Full-size spare tire---Yes--
Power Rear Gate----YesYes
Leather-trimmed upholstery----YesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus----YesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control system----YesYes
One-touch folding rear seatback----YesYes
DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System-----Yes
Harman Kardon 576-watt-equivalent premium audio system with 9 speakers-----Yes
SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System-----Yes
2-position driver seat memory-----Yes
8-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat-----Yes
Heated steering wheel and outboard rear seats-----Yes
Satin chrome finish exterior mirrors-----Yes