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Subaru Forester

Years1997–2025
Generations9
Total variants94
Body stylesSUV

The Subaru Forester is a suv model, produced 1997–2025, spanning 9 generations with 94 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Forester (2025-), Forester (2019-2025), Forester (2013-2019) and Forester Facelift 2011 (2011-2013). The Forester (2013-2019) generation is the most extensively documented, with 22 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 9

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How many generations does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester has 9 generations with 94 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Subaru Forester produced?

The Subaru Forester has been produced 1997–2025. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Subaru Forester?

The Subaru Forester is available as SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

SHPlatform · 1 body variant
Subaru Forester 2008 front view
SHSUV

Forester SH (2008-2011)

2008–2011·SUV
13 variants
Open generation →
SGPlatform · 1 body variant
Subaru Forester 2002 front view
SGSUV

Forester SG (2002-2005)

2002–2005·SUV
5 variants
Open generation →
SFPlatform · 1 body variant
Subaru Forester 1997 front view
SFSUV

Forester SF (1997-2000)

1997–2000·SUV
4 variants
Open generation →
Subaru Forester 2025 front view
GenerationSUV

Forester (2025-)

2025–present·SUV
4 variants
Open generation →
Subaru Forester 2019 front view
GenerationSUV

Forester (2019-2025)

2019–2025·SUV
7 variants
Open generation →
Subaru Forester 2013 front view
GenerationSUV

Forester (2013-2019)

2013–2019·SUV
22 variants
Open generation →
Subaru Forester 2011 front view
GenerationSUV

Forester Facelift 2011 (2011-2013)

2011–2013·SUV
16 variants
Open generation →
Subaru Forester 2005 front view
GenerationSUV

Forester Facelift 2005 (2005-2008)

2005–2008·SUV
19 variants
Open generation →
Subaru Forester 2000 front view
GenerationSUV

Forester (2000-2002)

2000–2002·SUV
4 variants
Open generation →
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How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPrice
Forester SF (1997-2000)1997–2000148 hp10.4 s4€24k–€33k
Forester (2000-2002)2000–2002148 hp10.1 s4€26k–€34k
Forester SG (2002-2005)2002–2005163 hp9.6 s5€26k–€38k
Forester Facelift 2005 (2005-2008)2005–2008173 hp9.9 s19€28k–€47k
Forester SH (2008-2011)2008–2011149 hp11.3 s13€34k–€47k
Forester Facelift 2011 (2011-2013)2011–2013149 hp11.3 s16€34k–€52k
Forester (2013-2019)2013–2019161 hp10.5 s22€35k–€69k
Forester (2019-2025)2019–2025150 hp11.8 s7€59k–€74k
Forester (2025-)2025–present136 hp12.2 s4€68k–€75k