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Subaru Forester Transmission

The 2026 Subaru Forester uses Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (AV-S7) and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2026):

The Subaru Forester comes with Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (AV-S8) depending on engine and trim.

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Subaru Forester Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 4Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive35
2026Config 2 of 4Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive29
2026Config 3 of 4Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive28
2026Config 4 of 4Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive26
2025Config 1 of 4Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive35
2025Config 2 of 4Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive28
2025Config 3 of 4Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive26
2025Config 4 of 4Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive29
2024Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive29
2024Config 2 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive26
2023Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive29
2023Config 2 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive26
2022Config 1 of 2Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive29
2022Config 2 of 2Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive26
2021Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive29
2020Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive29
2019Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S7)All-Wheel Drive29
2018Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive28
2018Config 2 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive25
2018Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive24
2017Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive25
2017Config 2 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive28
2017Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive24
2016Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive25
2016Config 2 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive27
2016Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive25
2015Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (AV-S8)All-Wheel Drive25
2015Config 2 of 3Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)All-Wheel Drive27
2015Config 3 of 3Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 2.5LManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive25

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 data analysis

How to read this Subaru Forester data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Subaru Forester record we hold for this measurement — 29 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Subaru Forester figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Subaru Forester record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Forester Transmission

What transmission does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester is offered with Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (AV-S7), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Subaru Forester come with a manual transmission?

Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Subaru Forester configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.

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