2021 Subaru Forester Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a reviewPros
Excellent value for money
Standard all-wheel drive
Great safety ratings
Cons
Uninspired styling
Sluggish performance
Interior materials feel cheap
Mostly unchanged for 2021, the Forester remains a solid choice.
The Subaru Forester was one of the original compact crossover SUVs. Along with the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV4, it helped introduce a vehicular genre that is now displacing traditional sedans from American driveways. That means the Forester has more competition than ever.
What was once a small market segment has swelled with the addition of compact SUVs like the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue, Volkswagen Tiguan, and the modern version of the Jeep Cherokee.
To keep pace with the competition, the Forester has packed on technology—and pounds. While the first-generation Forester (affectionately nicknamed “toaster” by fans because of its boxy shape) was genuinely compact, the current version has the footprint of a midsize SUV from two decades ago. This version was introduced for the 2019 model year, so it doesn’t change much for 2021. The only news is the addition of three standard safety features—steering-responsive LED headlights, automatic high beams, and a rear seatbelt reminder—standard fog lights and keyless access with push-button start for the Premium trim level, and additional equipment reshuffling on other trim levels.
The 2021 Subaru Forester is available in five trim levels—Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring—all with standard all-wheel drive (AWD). Our test car was the mid-range Sport model.
While the Forester was redesigned for the 2019 model year, the styling looks a lot older. That’s because it largely carried over from the previous-generation Forester. The biggest difference is actually the taillights, which have a distinctive cross shape on the current, fifth-generation Forester.
This was likely a case of Subaru not trying to fix something that wasn’t broken. With its boxy, upright shape, the Forester has exactly the kind of styling many SUV shoppers want. While the Base trim level looks a bit plain with its 17-inch steel wheels (17-inch alloy wheels are also available), the Forester also has a clean and unpretentious look compared to many other compact crossovers, in our opinion.
Forester Sport models like our test car get orange striping around the lower edges of the body and roof rails, plus a rear spoiler and black 18-inch alloy wheels. Those relatively small changes make a surprisingly big difference, especially if you pick a complementary paint color (our test car’s Dark Blue Pearl provided a nice contrast).
Under the sheet metal and orange striping, the Forester rides on the same Subaru Global Platform as most of the automaker’s other models, including the Impreza, Crosstrek, Legacy, and Outback, as well as the larger Ascent crossover. While Subaru markets the Forester as a rugged SUV, it’s shared underpinnings with sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons since the beginning, so this isn’t really a change in formula.
Like most other Subaru models, the Forester’s interior is a no-nonsense mix of materials that don’t look very pretty but are likely to stand up to years of abuse from the school runs and kayaking trips you see in the automaker’s ads. As with the exterior, the Sport trim level adds a splash of orange to the interior, in the form of both colored trim and cross-stitching.
Base, Premium, and Sport models get cloth upholstery, while the Limited and Touring get leather upholstery. An All-Weather Package (standard on Premium and higher trim levels) adds heated front seats, along with heated exterior mirrors and a windshield de-icer.
The 2021 Forester is available with only one powertrain: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque, connected to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), with a manual mode and paddle shifters on certain trim levels. Because this is Subaru, the engine has a boxer configuration, with a lower center of gravity than the inline-four engines used by most competitors. With this powertrain, Subaru quotes a 1,500-pound maximum towing capacity, and Trailer Stability Assist is standard.
Subaru no longer offers a turbocharged engine option in the Forester, but it might be a good idea to bring the turbo back. Power felt adequate in most situations, but the engine didn’t provide the thrust we would have liked when merging onto highways or overtaking. At highway speeds, we also noticed a lot of wind noise.
The Forester wasn’t designed to handle like a Subaru WRX, but the suspension tuning still underwhelmed. This SUV felt very softly sprung, which helped soak up bumps but resulted in poor body control. We experienced lots of body roll in corners, which isn’t surprising in a tall vehicle tuned for comfort rather than handling, but also lots of bounce in straight lines on uneven pavement. That means, while you don’t really feel the impact of bumps, the body is still moving around so much that the ride isn’t exactly comfortable.
AWD is a major part of Subaru’s identity, and the Forester is the only vehicle in its segment to get AWD as standard equipment. The drivetrain is also a bit more sophisticated than what you get in most competitors, thanks to a standard X-Mode that can tweak throttle response, the AWD system, transmission, and other vehicle parameters for different surfaces. Sport models get Dual X-Mode, with “Snow/Dirt” and “Snow/Mud” modes.
Forester Premium and higher trim levels also get standard hill-descent control, and all models have a respectable 8.7 inches of ground clearance, which should allow the Forester to handle mud and dirt better than the average compact crossover. However, for serious off-road capability, you’d be better off with the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, or the newly-launched Ford Bronco Sport.
The five-seat Forester offers above-average headroom and legroom in both rows, likely a result of that tall, relatively flat roof. That roofline also leaves lots of room for glass, giving the Forester a roomy feeling and excellent outward visibility, but also letting in lots of sunlight that can quickly raise the ambient cabin temperature on sunny days.
At 35.4 cubic feet with the rear seats in place, and 76.1 cubic feet with the 60/40 split-folding rear bench down, the Forester offers a generous amount of cargo space. The Subaru has more cargo space than a Honda CR-V or the redesigned 2022 Hyundai Tucson with the rear seats folded, but less with the rear seats up. It also lacks the sliding second-row bench available in the Ford Escape and Nissan Rogue. However, a power liftgate is optional on the Forester Sport trim level, and standard on the Limited trim and Touring trim.
The Forester may not have the epic 19 cupholders of its three-row Ascent sibling, but the cupholders you do get are decently sized, without getting in the way. The center console is also reasonably sized, but the phone-storage cubby was too small for an average-size phone, and Subaru doesn’t offer wireless charging. A power-adjustable driver’s seat isn’t standard, either; you’ll have to upgrade from the Base to the Premium trim for that.
We liked the large knobs for audio volume, tuning, and climate control, but the number of buttons and switches on the steering wheel caused a bit of confusion.
The standard Subaru Starlink infotainment system includes a 6.5-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, front-row USB ports, and a CD player. Sport models add an 8-inch touchscreen and Harman Kardon audio system, while Limited and Touring models add navigation and dual USB ports in the rear center console.
We found the Forester’s infotainment system easy to use, thanks to well-designed graphics and backup analog controls—including physical shortcut buttons for the home screen, phone, and radio. However, the screen was very slow to boot up when starting the car.
In addition to the main touchscreen, Subaru includes a small secondary screen in the center of the dashboard, as well as a small screen in the instrument cluster between the analog speedometer and tachometer. Both displays show secondary information like fuel economy, tire pressure, and an inclinometer. The setup seemed a bit overly complex, since much of the same information can be displayed on both screens, and it seems unlikely that drivers will need to have so much information on display at once.
Safety is a Subaru strong suit, as demonstrated by the Forester’s crash-test results. The 2021 Forester received the highest “Top Safety Pick+” award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), with top “Good” ratings in all crash tests, the top “Superior” rating for front-crash prevention tech, and a “Good” rating for headlights.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 2021 Forester a five-star overall rating, with five stars in frontal-crash and side-crash tests, and four stars in rollover crash tests.
Like most other Subaru models, the Forester comes standard with EyeSight, a group of driver-assist features enabled by a pair of cameras mounted near the rearview mirror. The camera-based system is cheaper and easier to package than rival systems, which typically rely on grille-mounted radar units. That allowed Subaru to roll out EyeSight more quickly across its lineup, although competitors are catching up with standard safety features.
However, Subaru remains the only mainstream brand to offer a driver-monitoring system. Dubbed DriverFocus, it uses a camera to check for signs of distraction, ensuring drivers aren’t misusing the EyeSight tech. EyeSight and comparable systems don’t allow cars to drive themselves and still require an attentive driver.
In the Forester, the standard EyeSight suite includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and lead-vehicle start alert. As mentioned above, steering-responsive headlights, automatic high beams, and a rear seatbelt reminder are also standard for 2021, but they’re not considered part of EyeSight.
On the highway, EyeSight’s adaptive cruise control and lane-centering functions performed adequately, but the latter’s steering inputs felt jerky, lacking the smoothness of a competent human driver. While lead-vehicle start alert will help you avoid holding people up at traffic lights, we noticed that cars rolling at red lights could trigger false alarms.
Optional features include blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and reverse automatic braking. We liked the big mirror-mounted warning lights for the blind-spot monitoring system, which were easy to see at all times.
The 2021 Subaru Forester gets an EPA-rated 29 mpg combined (26 mpg city, 33 mpg highway). We managed 26.8 mpg over a week of driving in mixed conditions, according to the car’s dashboard displays. Those fuel-economy figures are pretty good for a compact SUV, but some rivals also offer more efficient hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Subaru does have a Toyota-derived plug-in hybrid powertrain in its lineup, but only on the smaller Crosstrek.
Subaru offers a three-year, 36,000-mile, basic warranty and five-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty, plus three years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) of roadside assistance. The warranty terms are pretty standard for a mainstream brand, although Hyundai and Kia offer longer terms.
Pricing for the 2021 Subaru Forester starts at $25,845 for the Base trim level, while the range-topping Forester Touring starts at $35,945 (all prices include a mandatory $1,050 destination charge). Our Forester Sport test car had a base price of $29,395, but was also equipped with an option package (including reverse automatic braking, 8-inch touchscreen, a power liftgate, and Harman Kardon audio system), giving it a $32,090 MSRP.
Pricing is competitive with other compact crossovers, especially considering that Subaru makes AWD standard, where rivals like Honda and Toyota only offer front-wheel drive (FWD) on base models. Add to that the Forester’s impressive passenger and cargo space, and its functional interior and tech, and you’ve got a very practical, if somewhat vanilla, small crossover.
User reviews for 2021 Subaru Forester
Write a review2021 Subaru Forester Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leatherette · Dash trim: metallic · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Console Insert: organizer tray · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Bumper detail: front underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Yelp · Infotainment: STARLINK · Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: wiper activated
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Camera system washer: rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leatherette · Dash trim: metallic · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Console Insert: organizer tray · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Bumper detail: front underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: STARLINK · Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic · Roof rails: black
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Camera system washer: rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: contrast stitching
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: MySubaru · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot compatible
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Center console trim: leatherette · Dash trim: metallic · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: with lighting · Console Insert: organizer tray · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Bumper detail: rear underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 6.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rails: black
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Camera system washer: rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: MySubaru · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot compatible
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · Stitcher internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Center console trim: leatherette · Dash trim: metallic · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Console Insert: organizer tray · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: liftgate · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Bumper detail: front underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 6.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rails: black
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Camera system washer: rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: MySubaru · Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling · Wifi: hotspot compatible
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Aha internet radio · IHeartRadio internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 576 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat: rubber/vinyl · Center console trim: leatherette · Dash trim: metallic · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: with lighting · Console Insert: organizer tray · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Bumper detail: rear underguard · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: chrome accents · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Yelp · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 6.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: self-leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature · Roof rails: black
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Camera system washer: rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: perforated
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: MySubaru · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot compatible
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse
