2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness: Is This the Best Trim?

The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness is the most capable Forester ever built, and the spec sheet backs that up. A revised 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer produces 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, running through a CVT with a shorter final drive ratio tuned for low-speed off-road control. Ground clearance grows to 9.3 inches, with an approach angle of 23.5°, breakover of 21°, and departure of 25.5° — numbers that matter when you're actually on a trail. Towing capacity hits 3,500 pounds thanks to an uprated transmission cooler, and 235mm Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tires on 17-inch matte black wheels come standard, along with a full-size spare. Base MSRP starts at $38,385 before the $1,450 destination charge. Dual-function X-MODE with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes, Hill Descent Control, and a revised Symmetrical AWD system with faster center differential lockup handle the off-road duties, while the rest of the truck stays livable day-to-day. EPA fuel economy is rated at 24 city / 28 highway / 26 combined — expect real-world numbers closer to the low 20s in mixed driving with those all-terrain tires in the mix. Inside, StarTex water-resistant upholstery, all-weather mats, and a cargo tray mean you don't have to baby it after a muddy weekend. Subaru backs it with a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, with no complimentary maintenance included. #SubaruForester #ForesterWilderness #offroadsuv 00:00 Intro 00:50 Forester Pricing 00:56 Wilderness Features 03:04 Storage and Back Seat 05:24 Key Fob 05:45 Engine Horsepower 07:05 Interior Features 09:11 Infotainment 11:37 Driving Impressions 14:49 0-60 17:11 Highway Performance 18:58 Fuel Economy 19:28 Deep Thoughts 20:48 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid