The new Forester Wilderness boasts several thoughtful upgrades designed to elevate its capabilities:
- Improved Performance:
- Ground clearance has been increased to 9.3 inches (up from 9.2).
- An enhanced transmission cooler boosts towing capacity to 3,500 pounds.
- Equipped with wider 235-width Yokohama Geolander All-Terrain tires on 17-inch wheels.
- Refined Driving Experience:
- A shorter final drive ratio allows for better low-speed crawling.
- Updated symmetrical all-wheel-drive offers optimal traction.
- Enhanced X-Mode with specialized off-road settings.
Despite these upgrades, the 2.5-liter boxer engine remains unchanged, delivering 180 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque.
The Forester Wilderness excels with its off-road geometry:
- Approach Angle: Increased from 19 to 23.5 degrees.
- Breakover Angle: Improved from 19.5 to 21 degrees.
- Departure Angle: Slightly enhanced from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees.
While other underbody protections are anticipated, details on skid plates are still undisclosed.
The cabin maintains its functional design, featuring:
- Cargo Capacity:
- 27.5 cubic feet behind second-row seats.
- 69.1 cubic feet with seats folded.
- Tech & Styling:
- Unique body cladding and hexagonal LED fog lights.
- Standard StarTex synthetic leather and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with specialized graphics.
The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness is expected to launch this fall, with a projected starting price of around $37,000.
The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness builds on its predecessor's success with key enhancements in performance, off-road capabilities, and interior features, making it a compelling choice for adventure seekers. With improvements in towing capacity, ground clearance, and technology, it promises to deliver a robust driving experience tailored for outdoor enthusiasts.
