The Subaru Forester has long been a favorite in the lineup, being attractive to families for their safety and practicality! For 2025, the Forester is getting a redesign, which begs the question, “Which is the better buy?” This article is going to cover all of the updates for the 2024 Subaru Forester but be sure to watch the video at the bottom of this article for an in-depth design review!
What’s New for 2024?
- Little accents in the grille changed to smoked chrome (instead of chrome) on Touring
- Roof spoiler changed to crystal black instead of body-color
- Revised fog lamp covers
- Premium gains LED foglamps instead of halogens
Trims and Pricing
MSRP with AWD:
Base: $26,895
Premium: $30,095
Sport: $31,665
Limited: $33,775
Wilderness: $34,720
Touring: $37,195
Prices rise about $500-700 from 2023, once again welcome in this expensive segment.
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Design and Features
As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. There are no major changes to the outside of the Forester for 2024. It will retain its rugged, but more refined, nature within the Subaru lineup, with clean lines and nothing too flashy.
Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:
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Feature |
Availability |
Exterior |
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LED Headlights |
Standard with LEDs and Adaptive Abilities |
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LED Fog Lamps |
Premium+ |
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Wheels |
17-18-inch alloys depending on trim |
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Mirrors |
Premium+ heated | Sport+: BSM| Optional: Auto Dimming |
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LED Taillights |
Standard LED Accented |
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Forward Emergency Braking |
Standard on all Forester Models |
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Lane Keep Assist |
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Auto High Beams |
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Adaptive Cruise Control |
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Rear Auto Braking |
Touring+ |
When it comes to the Interior, the Forester will also be full of practicality.
Interior |
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Smart Entry |
Premium+ |
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Seat Materials |
Cloth, Leatherette, Real Leather |
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Seat Adjustment |
Base: Manual | Premium+: 10-way power | Memory: Touring |
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Push Button Start |
Premium+ |
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Gauge Cluster |
Standard: 4.2-in Display | Sport+: 6.5-inch additional display |
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Head-up Display |
Not Available |
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Steering Wheel |
Premium+: Leather Wrapped | Heating: Touring |
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Wireless Charging |
Optional |
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360 Degree Camera |
Not Available |
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2-Zone Climate Controls |
Limited+ |
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Seat Climate |
Heated Seats: Premium+ | Ventilated Seats: None |
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Audio System |
Standard: 4-Speaker | Premium+: 6-Speakers | Touring: 9-speaker Harmon Kardon Audio |
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Screen |
Standard: 6.5-inch display | Limited+: 8-inch display |
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Rearview Mirror |
Auto Dimming Optional |
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Moonroof |
Panoramic: Premium+ |
The rear of the Forester is also well-equipped, making it comfortable for adults in most cases.
Rear Amenities |
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USBs and Vents |
Standard on Upper Trims |
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Heated Rear Seats |
Touring |
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Tailgate |
Limited+ |
For in depth details on the 2024 Forester, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.
What’s Under the Hood?
There remains only one powertrain option for the Forester in 2024:
- 2.5L Boxer-4: 182 hp | 176 lb.ft
- CVT
- Standard AWD
The fuel economy for each model is unchanged for 2024, as rated by the EPA:
Standard: 26/33/29 MPG
Wilderness: 25/28/26 MPG
We hope you have found this overview of the 2024 Subaru Forester helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Forester, please watch our video below! What do you think of the 2024 Subaru Forester? Let us know in the comments!
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