Subaru Forester Transmission Specifications
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.
Subaru Forester Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2020 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 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 Transmission FAQ
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.