Pre-Collision Braking

Automatic Pre-Collision Braking helps you avoid or reduce frontal impacts by alerting you and applying full braking force in emergency situations. Pre-Collision Throttle Management can reduce the power from the engine to help minimize the possible impact force and frontal impact damage.

Adaptive Cruise Control

Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering adds extra convenience and safety on every drive. Just choose the distance you want to keep from the car in front of you and it can take some of the stress out of everyday driving by helping with steering, braking, and throttle control while maintaining a safe distance ahead.

Subaru DriverFocus^® Distraction Mitigation System

The 2023 Forester features a state-of-the-art system to help reduce distracted driving for both new and experienced drivers. Each day in the United States, more than 1,000 people are injured in crashes reported to have involved a distracted driver. Working with our award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, the DriverFocus system is like having an attentive co-pilot along for the ride, available to give a helpful alert if a driver becomes distracted or drowsy. For added convenience, DriverFocus can also recognize up to five different drivers and remember their preferences, including seat position, climate settings, and outside mirror position.

Standard on: Touring

All-Around Awareness Technologies

The 2023 Forester features an entire suite of available safety technologies to help protect you and your passengers. The Blind-Spot Detection system warns you with a visual indicator on each side mirror if it senses a vehicle in your blind spots. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert helps warn you of traffic approaching from the side as you are backing up. With available Reverse Automatic Braking, your vehicle can even stop itself to help avoid objects behind you.

Blind-Spot Detection/Rear Cross-Traffic Alert standard on: Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring
Blind-Spot Detection/Rear Cross-Traffic Alert available on: Premium
Rear-Vision Camera standard on: All models
Reverse Automatic Braking standard on: Wilderness, Touring
Reverse Automatic Braking available on: Sport, Limited

SUBARU STARLINK^® Safety and Security

STARLINK Safety and Security offers an array of connected services to help keep you and your Forester safe whether you're in your vehicle, at your computer, or on your smartphone. Advanced Automatic Collision Notification will alert an operator in the event of an accident and SOS Emergency Assistance can get you roadside help at the push of a button. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, accessible via your smartphone, ensures your Forester is always ready and comfortable. There are also STARLINK Concierge services for personal assistance with tasks like navigation, restaurant reservations, and scheduling service appointments.

Standard on: Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring

Stability and Control

With its exceptionally balanced layout, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivers a solid connection with the road and an engaged, responsive drive. The entire system lies along the centerline of the vehicle, balancing weight distribution between the two sides to help provide optimal performance and control.

Fuel Efficiency and Durability

With gas mileage up to 33 MPG and over 540 miles of driving range, the 2023 Forester delivers competitive fuel efficiency. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive has demonstrated its durability and low maintenance over four decades of owner-tested Subaru vehicles, so you can be confident your Forester will keep taking you farther year after year.

Up to 3,000-Pound Towing Capacity

The 2023 Forester features up to 3,000 pounds of towing capacity and an available accessory Class II hitch receiver, so you can haul all the equipment and gear your next expedition requires.

1,500-lb. towing capacity standard on: Forester, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring
3,000-lb. towing capacity standard on: Wilderness

Maximum towing capacity varies by trim level. Trailer brakes may be needed. See your retailer for details.

SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia

A SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia system with Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ integration comes standard on the 2023 Forester. Wireless Bluetooth^® pairing and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy connection to your favorite apps and content. An 8-inch touchscreen is available, as well as a built-in and voice-activated navigation system powered by TomTom^®.

Plenty of Cargo Room with Extra-Wide Rear Gate Opening

Haul more gear for your adventures with up to 74.2 cubic feet of cargo space and easily load and unload large items with an extra-wide rear gate opening. A Power Rear Gate is available to allow opening and closing even when your hands are occupied and opens, closes, and locks the entire vehicle with the touch of a button. The Forester adapts to bring longer items by simply adjusting the 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks.

Power Rear Gate standard on: Limited, Touring
Available on: Premium, Sport, Wilderness

Panoramic Power Moonroof

Giving the interior an even more expansive atmosphere, an available power sliding panoramic moonroof lets you feel the breeze, brighten the interior, and check out the stars.

Standard on: Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring

Interior

The Forester Sport interior is clad in high-quality textured materials with unique orange accent trim and two-tone gray upholstery with orange contrast stitching to create a cabin that feels as sophisticated as it looks.

18-inch Alloy Wheels

Standard 18-inch alloy wheels with an aggressive design and exclusive black finish give the Forester Sport a final touch of athletic style.

Roof Rail Tie-Downs

The Forester Sport features integrated roof rail tie-down points that not only provide cargo-carrying capability, but also a finishing touch to its bold design.

SI-DRIVE

SI-DRIVE – or Subaru Intelligent Drive – is a powertrain performance management system. Sport models feature an exclusive Sport Sharp (S#) SI-DRIVE mode for enhanced throttle response and an even more engaging drive.