Subaru Forester sixth generation

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The Subaru Forester sixth generation (since 2025): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: SL

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,670 mm RDW	4,655 mm
Width	1,830 mm RDW	1,828 mm
Height	1,730 mm RDW	1,730 mm
Wheelbase	2,670 mm RDW	2,670 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,668–1,692 kg RDW	–
Mass in running order	1,768–1,792 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,185 kg RDW	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,870 kg RDW	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–
Doors	4 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	188 km/h RDW	188–204 km/h
Torque	–	209–270 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/55R18, 225/60R17, 235/50R19

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2025–2026: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

122 complaints for model years 2025–2026. 11 crashes · 2 fires · 7 injuries · 1 death

Driver assistance 28

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 9 versions of the Subaru Forester sixth generation

European Union 4 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	EU registrations
2025	2.0 L	100 kW (136 PS)	Hybrid	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	183 g/km	4,053
2025	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Hybrid	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	185 g/km	358
2025	2.0 L	100 kW (136 PS)	Petrol	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	183 g/km	145
2025	2.0 L	100 kW (136 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	183 g/km	85

United Kingdom 1 version

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2025–2026Touring · Field · Limited	2.0 L	100 kW (136 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	183 g/km

France 1 version

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox
20262.0I E-BOXER (150ch) LINEARTRONIC AWD PREMIUM PACK (MY22)	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2025–2026SIDI	2.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	All-wheel drive	26–28 MPG (8.4–9.0 L/100 km) EPA	197–216 g/km
2025–2026SIDI; Hybrid	2.5 L	Hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	All-wheel drive	35 MPG (6.7 L/100 km) EPA	158 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2025–2026Sport utility vehicle: Small	2.5 L	Petrol	Continuously variable (CVT)	6.9–9.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	161–216 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.