Subaru Forester Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2026 Subaru Forester is available in All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2026):
The Subaru Forester is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.
Subaru Forester Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 2.5L | 35 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.5L | 29 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.5L | 28 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.5L | 26 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 2.5L | 35 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.5L | 28 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.5L | 26 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.5L | 29 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.5L | 29 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.5L | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 2.5L | 29 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.5L | 26 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 2.5L | 29 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.5L | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 2.5L | 29 |
| 2020 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 2.5L | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 2.5L | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 2.5L | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.5L | 24 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 2.5L | 28 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.5L | 24 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 2.5L | 27 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.5L | 25 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 4 2.0L | 25 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 2.5L | 27 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 2.5L | 25 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Subaru Forester Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Subaru Forester front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Subaru Forester is available in All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Subaru Forester come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Subaru Forester. See the table above for the specific years and trims.