Cargo & utility Official source verified
Set a Lower Power Rear Gate Opening Height
Stop the gate at a safe garage or reach height, save that position, and confirm Power Rear Gate Memory is enabled.
Model-year configuration directory
Subaru Forester by year.
Select your exact year to see every EPA-tested powertrain and driveline configuration, official fuel economy and any owner-manual feature guides.
79 EPA configurationsU.S. catalog · 1998–2026GasolineHybrid
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Which Forester do you drive?
Every year below opens a complete EPA configuration guide. Powertrains are shown year by year because Hybrid, PHEV and EV availability changes over time.
2026 4 configurations · 2 feature guides Gasoline · Hybrid 2025 4 configurations · 2 feature guides Gasoline · Hybrid 2024 2 configurations Gasoline 2023 2 configurations Gasoline 2022 2 configurations Gasoline 2021 1 configuration Gasoline 2020 1 configuration Gasoline 2019 1 configuration Gasoline 2018 3 configurations Gasoline 2017 3 configurations Gasoline 2016 3 configurations Gasoline 2015 3 configurations Gasoline 2014 3 configurations Gasoline 2013 3 configurations Gasoline 2012 3 configurations Gasoline 2011 3 configurations Gasoline 2010 3 configurations Gasoline 2009 3 configurations Gasoline 2008 4 configurations Gasoline 2007 4 configurations Gasoline 2006 4 configurations Gasoline 2005 4 configurations Gasoline 2004 4 configurations Gasoline 2003 2 configurations Gasoline 2002 2 configurations Gasoline 2001 2 configurations Gasoline 2000 2 configurations Gasoline 1999 2 configurations Gasoline 1998 2 configurations Gasoline
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Popular Forester discoveries.
Driving & traction Official source verified
Start the Forester Hybrid and Confirm READY
Use the brake and START/STOP button, then rely on the READY indicator rather than engine sound.
Driving & traction Official source verified
Turn Auto Start-Stop Off for the Current Drive
Use the home-screen control to disable automatic engine stops and verify the yellow OFF indicator.
Driving & traction Official source verified
Use Auto Vehicle Hold in a Forester Hybrid
Enable AVH from the home screen, stop with the brake, and let the hybrid remain held after you lift your foot.