The Forester caters to an increasingly more eco-conscious customer base rather than the traditional on-the-go small SUV consumer. Even so, the Forester still possesses the ability to keep up when the road gets rough and road conditions demand performance. Styling remains sharp and modern-- it's still clearly the Forester from front to back, but with new styling touches to the headlamps, facias, and grille.

There is only one engine available on the Forester, a direct injection, high compression 4-cylinder engine that makes 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque while achieving 26 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. This allows the car to have decent power, while remaining competitive in fuel economy for its class. In Sport and Touring Foresters, a 7-speed manual mode that simulates a manual transmission via wheel mounted shift paddles helps scratch the itch for those with the need for speed.

The Forester is available in five trim levels -- Base, Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited and Touring.

Standard features on the base trim include EyeSight driver assists, LED headlights, automatic start/stop functionality, automatic climate control, a rearview camera, a 6.5-inch infotainment system fitted with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Sirius XM Radio and two USB-ports.

The Forester Premium adds 17-inch alloy wheels, X-Mode off-road mode with hill descent control, a panoramic moonroof, roof rails, a rear spoiler, a 10-way power driver's seat, Starlink Safety and Security, a leather wrapped steering wheel, reclining rear seats and rear A/C vents.

Heading up to the Forester Sport adds 18-inch black alloy wheels, a dual-function X-Mode, SI-Drive with Sport Sharp mode, LED fog lights, roof rails with integrated tie-downs, gloss black and orange exterior accents, dark gray sport fabric upholstery, interior orange stitching and trims accents, Sport gauges with color LCD instrument panel display, a 6.3-inch multifunction display mounted on top of the dash, two rear USB ports, and a quick-entry system with push-button ignition.

The more upscale Forester Limited adds leather seating, steering-responsive LED headlights with high-beam assist, chrome grille accents and exhaust, a power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, blind-spot monitoring with lane change assist and rear-cross traffic alert. An 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen display replaces the standard 6.5-inch screen.

The top of the line Forester Touring can be ordered with Black or Saddle Brown perforated interior leather seating. Also included are unique 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails with silver accents, satin silver side mirror caps, automatic reverse tilt side mirrors, chrome door handles, an 8-way passenger's seat, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a navigation system with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, a 9-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a driver monitoring system watching for sleepy or distracted driving, reverse automatic braking and one-touch folding rear seats.

The EyeSight suite of driver assists comes standard for all trims and includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure and sway warning, lane keep assist, lane centering and lead vehicle take-off alert. A lesser-known EyeSight feature is the pre-collision throttle management system can help avoid accelerating ahead of time by significantly reducing throttle response and alerting the driver of an oncoming collision. Optional driver-assist features include reverse automatic braking, blind-spot monitoring with lane change assist and rear-cross traffic alert. The Starlink Safety Plus package includes SOS emergency alert, roadside assistance, automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle recovery, and can unlock/lock the doors, honk the horn, flash the lights and find your vehicle.

Rugged Exterior, Fuel-efficient Boxer Engine, Famously Capable All-wheel-drive System, Improved Passenger And Cargo Room

EyeSight Safety System.

The Subaru Forester carries over with minimal changes for 2023.

The Subaru Forester brand is known for building go-anywhere vehicles that provide a healthy amount of driver satisfaction and technology. Keeping with this philosophy, Subaru re-vamped the Forester, aimed again at those who wish to master roads less travelled while maintaining urban practicality. Under the hood Subaru added a few horsepower, increased chassis rigidity, and included the addition of several electronic drive settings on Sport, Limited, and Touring models designed for poor weather conditions. A brake-based torque vectoring system and adjustable throttle response via Subaru Intelligent Drive system were even included from the WRX. Compared to the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5, the Forester is a strong contender with a heritage all its own.

6 Speakers

AM/FM radio: SiriusXM

CD player

Radio data system

Radio: Subaru Starlink 6.5" Multimedia Plus System

Air Conditioning

Automatic temperature control

Rear window defroster

Power driver seat

Power steering

Power windows

Remote keyless entry

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Four wheel independent suspension

Speed-sensing steering

Traction control

4-Wheel Disc Brakes

ABS brakes

Anti-whiplash front head restraints

Dual front impact airbags

Dual front side impact airbags

Emergency communication system: STARLINK Safety and Security (Subscription Required)

Front anti-roll bar

Knee airbag

Low tire pressure warning

Occupant sensing airbag

Overhead airbag

Rear anti-roll bar

Power moonroof: Panoramic

Brake assist

Electronic Stability Control

Exterior Parking Camera Rear

Auto High-beam Headlights

Front fog lights

Fully automatic headlights

Panic alarm

Security system

Speed control

Bumpers: body-color

Heated door mirrors

Power door mirrors

Roof rack: rails only

Spoiler

Driver door bin

Driver vanity mirror

Front reading lights

Illuminated entry

Outside temperature display

Overhead console

Passenger vanity mirror

Rear seat center armrest

STARLINK/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Tachometer

Telescoping steering wheel

Tilt steering wheel

Trip computer

Front Bucket Seats

Front Center Armrest

Heated Front Bucket Seats

Heated front seats

Premium Cloth Upholstery

Split folding rear seat

Passenger door bin

Alloy wheels

Wheels: 17" x 7.0 J Black Machine Finish Alloy

Rear window wiper

Variably intermittent wipers

3.70 Axle Ratio

Engine: 2.5L DOHC 16 Valve 4-Cylinder -inc: Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) variable valve timing and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)

Transmission: Lineartronic CVT -inc: low shift mode and X-MODE: single mode system w/Hill Descent Control (HDC)

3.70 Axle Ratio

GVWR: 4,891 lbs

Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature

Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode

Full-Time All-Wheel

Electronic Transfer Case

Engine Oil Cooler

Battery w/Run Down Protection

Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control

Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers

Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars

Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering

16.6 Gal. Fuel Tank

Single Stainless Steel Exhaust

Permanent Locking Hubs

Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs

Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs

4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake

Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential

Wheels: 17" x 7.0 J Black Machine Finish Alloy

Tires: 225/60R17 99H All-Season

Steel Spare Wheel

Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo

Clearcoat Paint

Express Open/Close Sliding Glass Panoramic 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade

Body-Colored Front Bumper

Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent

Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim

Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim

Body-Colored Door Handles

Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding

Fixed Rear Window w/Variable Intermittent Wiper and Defroster

Deep Tinted Glass

Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park

Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels

Black Grille

Lip Spoiler

Liftgate Rear Cargo Access

Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks

Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps

Perimeter/Approach Lights

LED Brakelights

Headlights-Automatic Highbeams

Front Fog Lamps

Radio: Subaru Starlink 6.5" Multimedia Plus System -inc: AM/FM stereo HD Radio w/single-disc CD player, MP3/WMA/CRR/RW file capability, multi-touch gesture high resolution display screen, voice activated controls, Bluetooth audio streaming, hands-free phone connectivity and hands-free SMS text messaging connectivity (refer to subaru.com for cell phone compatibility), iPod control capability, SiriusXM All Access radio and Travel Link (4 months free trial/subscription required after), smartphone integration for AHA, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Pandora and Starlink cloud applications (refer to subaru.com for app availability), USB audio system update, steering wheel controls for audio and Bluetooth, 6 speakers, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack and dual USB A input/charge ports

Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Radio Data System

Fixed Antenna

1 LCD Monitor In The Front

Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power driver seat w/2-way power lumbar, 4-way manual passenger seat, height and tilt adjustable head restraints, passenger front seatback pocket and whiplash reducing protection

8-Way Driver Seat

Passenger Seat

60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat

Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer

Power Rear Windows

STARLINK (subscription required) Mobile Hotspot Internet Access

Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel

Front Cupholder

Rear Cupholder

Valet Function

Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button

Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel

Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start

Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls

Adaptive w/Traffic Stop-Go

Automatic Air Conditioning

HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts

Illuminated Locking Glove Box

Driver Foot Rest

Full Cloth Headliner

Cloth Door Trim Insert

Urethane Gear Shifter Material

Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents

Premium Cloth Upholstery -inc: silver stitching

Day-Night Rearview Mirror

Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror

Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets

Front Map Lights

Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting

Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats

Carpet Floor Trim

Cargo Area Concealed Storage

Roll-Up Cargo Cover

Cargo Space Lights

FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access

Smart Device Remote Engine Start

STARLINK Safety and Security (Subscription Required) Tracker System

Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins

Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature

Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down

Driver Information Center

Trip Computer

Outside Temp Gauge

Digital/Analog Appearance

Seats w/Cloth Back Material

Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints

1 Seatback Storage Pocket

Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest

Perimeter Alarm

Immobilizer

3 12V DC Power Outlets

Air Filtration

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