Take a Closer Look at the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness

Performance

A SUV should maximize power without completely sacrificing fuel efficiency, a requirement that the new Forester Wilderness achieves easily. In the 2026 Forester Wilderness, its 2.5‑L naturally aspirated BOXER 4‑cyl engine can generate as much as 180 horsepower, and when properly equipped, it will tow up to 3,500 lbs.. Ride quality is smooth thanks to an optimized suspension, and you have the choice to upgrade the drivetrain. There are other performance features available for this model, such as:

• Enhanced Dual-Function X-MODE®
• Increased 9.3 Inches of Ground Clearance with Front Underbody Protection
• SUBARU BOXER® Engine and Revised Drivetrain Gearing

Technology

The Forester Wilderness will keep you up to date while you're out and about thanks to convenient technology solutions. There’s no end to what you can listen to when you count up all the choices you have for multimedia in this model. There are some other technology features listed below:

• Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
• Automatic Pre-Collision Braking

Design

Not every SUV has to be big to get the job done these days — it’s what it does on the inside that counts. In the Forester Wilderness, there are plenty of places to store the essentials, and if you need more room for larger cargo, you can stow the rear seats for up to 69.1 cu ft of space. Sleek, thoughtful interior accents put the finishing touches on this SUV. You'll find more available design specs of this SUV below:

• Anti-Glare Hood Finish
• Reinforced Roof Rails
• Panoramic power moonroof