Subaru Forester
Technically a crossover, spiritually a tall wagon, and beloved by people who'd never admit to either. Boxy, upright, endlessly practical and famously hard to kill across six generations.
1998–presentYears
6Generations/trims
AWDDrivetrain
Wagon / estateBody
Specs by generation
| Generation / trim | Years | HP | Torque (lb-ft) | 0–60 (s) | Weight (lb) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester (Gen 1, SF) | 1998–2002 | 165 | 162 | 10.0 | 3,147 | — | 21 | AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | $22,195 |
| Forester (Gen 2, SG) | 2003–2008 | 165 | ~166 | ~9.7 | ~3,208 | — | 21 | AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | $21,870 |
| Forester (Gen 3, SH) | 2009–2013 | 170 | 170 | ~9.5 | 3,275 | — | 22 | AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | $20,690 |
| Forester (Gen 4, SJ) | 2014–2018 | 170 | 174 | ~9.5 | 3,399 | — | 25 | AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | $22,820 |
| Forester (Gen 5, SK) | 2019–2024 | 182 | 176 | ~9.0 | 3,449 | — | 29 | AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | $24,295 |
| Forester (Gen 6, SL) | 2025–present | 180 | 178 | ~9.5 | 3,569 | — | 28 | AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | $31,995 |
Which years hold up and which to avoid is exactly what owners know best — check the Subaru community, and always inspect a specific car (a cheap Bluetooth OBD2 reader pulls stored fault codes before you buy).
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