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2024 Subaru Forester
2024 model year

What's new for 2024.

The 2024 model year was the final year for the fifth-generation Forester. Subaru maintained the status quo with no major mechanical or styling changes. The lineup continued to offer the same five core trims plus the Wilderness edition. This year served as a bridge to the all-new sixth-generation model arriving for 2025.

Trims

  • No significant changes to trim features or equipment

Trims

6 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2024 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 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
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque Vectoring
  • EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
  • SI-DRIVE Engine Performance Management
  • Auto-on/off LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia
  • Automatic climate control system
  • 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback
  • 1,500-lb. towing capacity

The trims, side by side.

Scroll sideways to see every trim →

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

6 of 6 trims
2024 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 AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
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
Wheel size (in)171718171818
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishwith coversSilverBlack finishMatte blackMachine finishDark Gray machine finish
Tire spec–––Yokohama Geolandar All-Terrain––
BasePremiumSportWildernessLimitedTouring
Eyesight standardYesYesYesYesYesYes
Blind spot detectionNoNoYesNoYesYes
Airbags count888888
Rear cross traffic alert––Yes–YesYes
Lane change assist––Yes–YesYes
Reverse automatic braking–––––Yes
BasePremiumSportWildernessLimitedTouring
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque VectoringYesYesYesYesYesYes
EyeSight Driver Assist TechnologyYesYesYesYesYesYes
SI-DRIVE Engine Performance ManagementYesYesYesYesYesYes
Auto-on/off LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam AssistYesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch MultimediaYesYesYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate control systemYesYesYesYesYesYes
60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbackYesYesYesYesYesYes
1,500-lb. towing capacityYesYesYesYesYesYes
X-MODE with Hill Descent Control-YesYesYesYesYes
Panoramic moonroof-YesYesYesYesYes
10-way power-adjustable driver seat-YesYesYesYesYes
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start-YesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus-YesYesYesYesYes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel-YesYesYesYesYes
4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capability-YesYesYesYesYes
Dual-function X-MODE--Yes-YesYes
SI-DRIVE with Sport Sharp (S#) mode--Yes---
Orange and Crystal Black Silica exterior accents--Yes---
Gray Sport Cloth with leather shifter and orange stitching--Yes---
6.3-inch color multifunction display--Yes---
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert--Yes-YesYes
Automatic Emergency Steering--Yes---
Dual rear USB charge ports--Yes---
Enhanced Lineartronic CVT gearing and rear differential---Yes--
3,000-lb. towing capacity---Yes--
Engine skid plate---Yes--
Hexagonal LED fog lights---Yes--
Wilderness-design front grille and exterior cladding---Yes--
Matte-black anti-glare hood decal---Yes--
StarTex water-repellent upholstery with copper accents---Yes--
180-degree Front View Monitor---Yes--
Full-size spare tire---Yes--
Wider roof rails with increased static load capacity---Yes--
Power Rear Gate----YesYes
Leather-trimmed upholstery----YesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus----YesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control system----YesYes
Satin chrome finish exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals-----Yes
8-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat-----Yes
2-position driver seat memory-----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
DriverFocus hand gesture-activated temperature adjustment-----Yes
Reverse Automatic Braking-----Yes