2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness in Crystal White Pearl

Off to adventure: The Subaru Forester is entering the next generation. With a sharper design, greater comfort and more safety, the sixth edition of the all-wheel drive icon is rolling onto the German market. The exceptional off-road capability and the electrified boxer engine remain unchanged.

Since its market launch in 1997, the Forester has been a key model in the Subaru portfolio: more than five million vehicles have been sold worldwide in the past almost three decades, over 369,000 units of which in Europe alone. With a share of around 28 percent of total sales, the Forester ranks on the podium of the best-selling Subaru models in Europe.

The sixth generation of vehicles follows in the footsteps of its predecessors with numerous innovations: Under the hood there is now a 100 kW/136 hp 2.0-liter boxer petrol engine, which is supported by a small electric motor through the e-Boxer mild hybrid system. An improved stepless Lineartronic automatic transmission transfers the power to all four wheels: The permanent all-wheel drive Symmetrical AWD, which is a trademark of almost all Subaru models, in combination with the extended all-wheel assistance system X-MODE, increases traction even in difficult terrain. With a ground clearance of 220 millimeters - a best value in this class - the all-rounder fears neither stick nor stone.

The Forester is based on the Subaru Global Platform, which comes with a stiffer but lighter body. For the new edition of the model, the Japanese all-wheel drive brand has also refined the comfort. The new Forester is longer and wider than its predecessor, and the interior offers the usual generous space. Newly designed front seats that minimize head movements while driving as well as back and neck pain, and better insulation against road and engine noise make driving more pleasant. The new edition is rounded off by advanced connectivity and safety systems, including an expanded Eyesight system with twelve new or improved functions.

The new Forester starts at prices from 40,490 euros. Customers can choose from four equipment lines and eleven paint finishes.