Subaru Forester 2024– car dimensions: 4655 mm long, 1830 mm wide and 1730 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,592 kg. Braked towing is 680 kg.
Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Base models use dual 7-inch touchscreens with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. higher trims get an 11.6-inch screen with wireless versions plus wireless charging. EyeSight is standard with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, and lane departure prevention. Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert is available on Premium and standard higher up. A rear-vision camera is standard on all, with reverse automatic braking and 360-degree camera on higher trims. The cabin feels quiet and roomy with soft-touch materials and good visibility.
Cargo volume reaches 838 litres behind the rear seats on base models without a moonroof, or 779 litres on others, expanding to 2107 litres or 1957 litres with the 60/40 seats folded flat. The wide rear gate and low liftover help with loading.
Towing capacity is 680 kg braked on most trims, or up to 1360 kg on Wilderness, with trailer stability assist standard. Unbraked figures reach 750 kg in some markets. Payload varies by trim around 560-630 kg. Sport models get a retuned suspension for better handling.
The cabin feels spacious and quiet with soft-touch materials throughout and excellent outward visibility. Front seats are redesigned with more support and bolstering to hold you in place and cut fatigue on long trips. Higher grades add leather or StarTex surfaces, power adjustments with lumbar, heated and ventilated fronts, heated rear outboards, a heated wheel, and a large panoramic moonroof that opens up the space with light.
EPA fuel economy 26 city/33 highway/29 combined mpg on most trims
Service every 6,000 miles or 6 months in key markets
IIHS Top Safety Pick+
ANCAP five-star rating
Standard EyeSight with pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise and lane centering
Eight airbags standard
The 2.5-liter boxer engine with CVT delivers EPA estimates of 26 city, 33 highway and 29 combined mpg on base through Limited grades, dropping slightly on Sport and Touring. A hybrid version improves those numbers further with longer range on a tank.
Recommended service comes every 6,000 miles or six months in the US and similar markets, or 12,500 km/12 months in others, covering oil and filter plus inspections. Some regions include capped-price or complimentary early maintenance.
Crash protection sits on the stiffened Subaru Global Platform with high-strength steel. It earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and a five-star ANCAP score. Every model carries full EyeSight with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise with lane centering, and eight airbags including a passenger seat-cushion bag.
Symmetrical AWD needs little extra care and the platform plus extra sound deadening keep the car solid and quiet over time. Connected services add remote start, health reports and emergency alerts to simplify ownership.
Length 4655 mm, Width 1830 mm, Height 1730 mm, Wheelbase 2670 mm (Forester 2024-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Subaru Canada 2026 Forester Product Guide / Subaru Asia Forester 2025 brochure / 25MY Forester Specs PDF.