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2025 Subaru Forester Base

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2025 Subaru Forester Base Specs

The 2025 Subaru Forester Base comes equipped with a gasoline powered engine that produces 180 hp @ 5800 rpm and all-wheel drive.

The Forester includes safety features like lane departure prevention and predictive brake assist system. It comes with a rear camera with washer & 6 beverage holders for convenience. On the tech side, front wireless smart device charging & handsfree wireless device connectivity are also standard on the Base trim.

Subaru backs these features with a factory warranty for 36 month/36,000 miles. See below for a complete list of Forester specifications or select a trim to see what comes standard on each.

Key Features

Base MSRP

Delivery fees excluded

$29,810*

Engine Type

Gasoline

Fuel Economy

26/33/29 MPG

Horsepower

180 hp @ 5800 rpm

Cargo Space

All Seats in Place

29.6 cu.ft.

Seating

5

Drivetrain

all-wheel drive

Warranty

36 month/36,000 miles

* MSRP, or Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price, is determined by the manufacturer of each brand, make, and model and may not reflect the price at which vehicles are sold in your region.

Powertrain and Mechanical

Engine Type and Required Fuel
Gasoline fuel type
Powertrain type
ICE
Drive type
All-wheel drive
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement
2.5 L
Valves per cylinder
4
HP
180 HP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
178 lb.-ft. @ 3700 RPM

Fuel Economy and Emissions

Fuel economy
26/33/29 MPG
Emissions
LEV3-SULEV30 emissions
Emissions tiers
Tier 3 Bin 50 emissions
Greenhouse gas score
6.00 GG

Convenience

Backup Camera
Rear camera with washer
Number of beverage holders
6 beverage holders
Cargo area light
Standard

Comfort

Seating capacity
5
Driver seat
Driver seat with 6-way directional controls
Passenger seat
Front passenger seat with 4-way directional controls

Safety and Security

Lane Departure Warning
Lane departure prevention
Automatic Emergency Braking
Predictive brake assist system
Adaptive Cruise Control
Cruise control with stop and go
Antilock Brakes
Four channel ABS brakes
Antilock Brakes
4-wheel antilock (ABS) brakes
Electronic stability control
Electronic stability control system
Traction control
All-speed ABS and driveline traction control

In-car Entertainment

Number of Speakers
4 speakers
External/USB memory
External memory control
Radio data system (RDS)
Standard
Voice activated audio
Voice activated audio controls
Internet radio capability
Standard

Technology

Wireless Charging
Front wireless smart device charging
Wireless Handsfree Controls
Handsfree wireless device connectivity
USB ports
1 USB port

Factory Warranty

Basic
36 month/36,000 miles
Powertrain
60 month/60,000 miles
Corrosion
60 month/unlimited
Roadside Assistance
36 month/36,000 miles

Interior Dimensions & Specs

Total passenger volume
110.8 cu.ft.
Interior rear cargo volume
29.6 cu.ft.
First row head room
41.2"
First row shoulder room
57.7"
First row hip room
54.7"
First row leg room
43.3"
Second row head room
39.6"
Second row shoulder room
56.7"
Second row hip room
53.7"
Second row leg room
39.4"

Exterior Dimensions & Specs

Standard curb weight
3510 lbs.
Vehicle length
183.3"
Vehicle width
72"
Vehicle height
68.1"
Wheelbase
105.1"
Wheel size
17.0"
Turning radius
17.7'

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