Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester is a SUV model, produced 1997–present, spanning 9 generations with 94 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Forester (2025-), Forester (2019-2025), Forester (2013-2019) and Forester Facelift 2011 (2011-2013). The Forester (2013-2019) generation is the most extensively documented, with 22 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your Forester generation.
How many generations does the Subaru Forester have?
The Subaru Forester has 9 generations with 94 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Subaru Forester produced?
The Subaru Forester has been produced 1997–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
Forester (2025-)
Forester (2019-2025)
Forester (2013-2019)
Forester Facelift 2011 (2011-2013)
Forester Facelift 2005 (2005-2008)
Forester (2000-2002)
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€30,643
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€1,600
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Main rivals
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Subaru Forester: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
- Chevrolet ForesterIndia
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester SF (1997-2000)1997–2000 | 148 hp | 10.4 s | 4 | €24k–€33k | ★ 2.9 |
| Forester (2000-2002)2000–2002 | 148 hp | 10.1 s | 4 | €26k–€34k | ★ 2.8 |
| Forester SG (2002-2005)2002–2005 | 163 hp | 9.6 s | 5 | €26k–€38k | ★ 2.8 |
| Forester Facelift 2005 (2005-2008)2005–2008 | 173 hp | 9.9 s | 19 | €28k–€47k | ★ 2.9 |
| Forester SH (2008-2011)2008–2011 | 149 hp | 11.3 s | 13 | €34k–€47k | ★ 3.0 |
| Forester Facelift 2011 (2011-2013)2011–2013 | 149 hp | 11.3 s | 16 | €34k–€52k | ★ 2.6 |
| Forester (2013-2019)2013–2019 | 161 hp | 10.5 s | 22 | €35k–€69k | ★ 3.0 |
| Forester (2019-2025)2019–2025 | 150 hp | 11.8 s | 7 | €59k–€74k | ★ 2.5 |
| Forester (2025-)2025–present | 136 hp | 12.2 s | 4 | €68k–€75k | ★ 1.8 |