2026 Subaru Forester for Sale in Berlin, CT

Built for the Real World: The 2026 Subaru Forester at Schaller Subaru in Berlin, CT

When you live in a place where the seasons don’t play nice, you need a compact SUV that can do more than just commute. At Schaller Subaru in Berlin, CT, the new 2026 Subaru Forester is engineered for real New England weather, rugged weekend getaways, and everyday reliability. It’s everything Connecticut drivers want in a vehicle: dependable traction, thoughtful utility, smart design, and next-level safety features.

Offered in six well-equipped trims – Base, Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring – the 2026 Forester lineup blends versatile capability with advanced comfort and technology. Whether you’re comparing against the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Bronco Sport, or Nissan Rogue, the Forester stands out for its balance of EPA-estimated fuel economy, standard all-wheel drive, and outstanding ride quality.

With available terrain tires, up to 9.3 inches of ground clearance on the Forester Wilderness, and plenty of new features for 2026, this compact SUV is more ready than ever for your daily drives and dirt-road detours.

Which Forester Trim is Right for You?

• Forester Base: Includes LED steering-responsive headlights, 17-inch wheels, cloth seats, a 7-inch display, and EyeSight safety tech.
• Forester Premium: Adds panoramic moonroof, power driver’s seat, heated front seats, wireless phone charger, and upgraded 11.6-inch multimedia system.
• Forester Sport: Includes dual-function X-MODE, bronze exterior accents, 19-inch wheels, and transmission paddle shifters.
• Forester Wilderness: Built for adventure with 9.3 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, full-size spare, and 3,500-pound towing capacity.
• Forester Limited: Adds leather upholstery, power rear gate, blind-spot detection, and reverse automatic braking.
• Forester Touring: Fully loaded with ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, DriverFocus, navigation, and a Harman Kardon audio system.

Each model is a different expression of the Forester’s core strengths: long-term durability, versatile capability, and outstanding value.

Room for Everyone and Everything: Interior Design and Comfort

The 2026 Subaru Forester delivers spaciousness that rivals and often exceeds what’s found in other compact SUVs. Every trim offers two rows of seating for five passengers, generous headroom and legroom, and up to 110.8 cubic feet of passenger volume in the Base model. Rear seatbacks recline and fold in a 60/40 split, expanding cargo capacity to a maximum of 74.4 cubic feet.

Comfort and convenience details vary across the Forester trims, but even the Base model includes automatic climate control and soft-touch materials. Premium and above bring a 10-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, reclining rear seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and wireless charging. The Limited and Touring trims take it further with leather-trimmed upholstery and memory settings. Touring models also offer ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Key interior features include:

• Heated front seats with All-Weather Package
• Power-adjustable front seating
• Reclining and one-touch folding rear seatbacks
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Available StarTex or leather-trimmed upholstery

With excellent visibility, thoughtful storage solutions, and class-leading interior space, the Forester is a standout in the compact SUV segment.

Confident and Capable from Every Angle: Exterior and Trim Design

Whether you’re pulling into the office lot or parking on a snow-covered trailhead, the Forester makes a statement with its no-nonsense design and functional styling. LED steering responsive headlights are standard across the lineup, and higher trims add LED fog lights and power-folding mirrors with integrated turn signals.

Each trim also brings its own unique exterior details. The Sport stands out with bronze-finish 19-inch wheels and accents, while the Forester Wilderness is built for the trail with 17-inch matte black wheels, 9.3 inches of ground clearance, and a full-size spare tire. Touring models are more refined, with dark gray 19-inch wheels and low-profile roof rails.

Exterior paint options include:

• Autumn Green Metallic
• Crystal Black Silica
• Crimson Red Pearl
• Sapphire Blue Pearl
• River Rock Pearl

Additional color options include Geyser Blue, Daybreak Blue Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Crystal White Pearl, Magnetite Gray Metallic, and Dark Mahogany Pearl.

Standard roof rails, optional foot-activated power rear gate, and wide-opening rear doors make the 2026 Forester one of the most practical vehicles in its class.

Engineered for Everyday Performance

Every 2026 Forester gas model comes equipped with a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder engine producing 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Paired with Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, this powertrain delivers confident traction and efficient performance in all conditions.

Fuel efficiency tops out at an EPA-estimated 33 highway mpg, with the Base, Premium, and Limited offering the best fuel economy in the lineup. The Forester Sport and Touring models return slightly lower figures due to larger wheels, while the off-road-oriented Wilderness trim trades mpg for added ground clearance, beefier suspension, and terrain tires.

Performance highlights include:

• 2.5-liter BOXER engine with 180 horsepower
• Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard on every trim
• Dual-function X-MODE with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes (Sport, Wilderness, Limited, Touring)
• Hill Descent Control and Active Torque Vectoring
• Up to 3,500-pound towing capacity on the Forester Wilderness
• SI-DRIVE with selectable driving modes

Compared to crossovers like the Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson, the Forester offers more off-road capability and a ride tuned for real-world comfort, not just city streets.

Technology that Keeps You in Sync

The 2026 Forester includes Subaru’s latest multimedia platforms, with every trim offering Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. Base models come with dual 7-inch displays, while Premium through Touring trims upgrade to an 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen with enhanced graphics and intuitive controls.

Tech-focused drivers will also appreciate the MySubaru® Connected Services suite, available wireless charging, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and optional built-in navigation. Touring models add a Harman Kardon® audio system with premium sound quality, while select trims offer voice-activated navigation and Bluetooth®* hands-free connectivity.

Tech features include:

• Subaru Multimedia System with 11.6-inch touchscreen (Premium and up)
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• MySubaru Connected Services
• Wireless device charging
• Harman Kardon premium audio on Touring
• Multiple USB-A and USB-C charging ports

No matter how connected your lifestyle is, the Forester makes it easy to stay synced, charged, and focused on the road.

Advanced Safety Comes Standard

Subaru continues to lead with its comprehensive approach to safety, and the 2026 Forester lineup delivers with advanced driver-assist features across every trim. EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology is standard, including Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and now Automatic Emergency Steering.

Blind-Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Reverse Automatic Braking are standard on upper trims and available as part of option packages on Premium models. Touring trims add a 360-degree Surround View Monitor and the DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System, helping the Forester earn strong ratings in both government and independent crash tests.

Standard and available safety features include:

• EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
• Automatic Emergency Steering (select trims)
• Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Reverse Automatic Braking
• DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System
• 360-degree Surround View Monitor (Touring)
• LED Daytime Running Lights and High Beam Assist

From snowy roads to tight parking spots, the Forester is always looking out for you and your passengers.

Ready for Your Test Drive in Berlin, CT?

Whether you’re choosing your first Forester or upgrading from a previous generation Forester, the 2026 model gives you more capability, more safety, and more comfort than ever before. And if you’re curious about the Forester Hybrid or want to compare Forester to the all-electric Solterra, we can walk you through your options.

Visit Schaller Subaru in Berlin, CT, to explore Forester SUVs in person. Our team is ready to show you what makes this all-wheel-drive vehicle such a great fit for New England living. Come see why the 2026 Subaru Forester is the compact SUV that’s always ready for what’s next.

* All fuel economy mpg listing in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.

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