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Subaru Forester

HybridGasSmall SUV

The Subaru Forester has been sold in the US from 2000 to 2026, in 27 model years covered here. The 2026 line-up has 4 trims with 26–35 MPG combined.

Model years

2005 Forester trims (4)

Forester AWD

Gas

4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Automatic 4-spd · Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

MPG combined
19
City / highway
18 / 22
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
Fuel
Premium
Annual fuel cost
$4,350
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

Forester AWD

Gas

4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Automatic 4-spd · Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

MPG combined
22
City / highway
20 / 26
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel
Regular
Annual fuel cost
$3,050
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

Forester AWD

Gas

4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Manual 5-spd · Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

MPG combined
19
City / highway
17 / 22
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
Fuel
Premium
Annual fuel cost
$4,350
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

Forester AWD

Gas

4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Manual 5-spd · Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

MPG combined
23
City / highway
20 / 27
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel
Regular
Annual fuel cost
$2,900
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Annual fuel cost is the EPA estimate for 15,000 miles a year at national average fuel and electricity prices.