Forester

Features & Benefits

More space, higher quality,
more comfort

There’s been no stone unturned in the design and engineering of the interior of the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Global Platform and ring-shaped reinforcement frame structure combine to reduce noise and create more space for all passengers. Improved aerodynamics, added damping material and more sound-insulating glass combine to create a quieter and peaceful passenger cabin. The seats are very supportive, the surfaces feature abundant soft-touch materials and there is a range of very engaging infotainment systems available.

SUBARU STARLINK^® Connected Services

SUBARU STARLINK^® Connected Services is an in-vehicle technology system that connects your Subaru Forester to the world around you, bringing added safety, security, comfort and convenience to every drive. Utilizing an on-board cellular connector and linked to the MySubaru App via your enabled smartphone, the system allows you to control and monitor your Forester at all times, helping you experience confidence in motion like never before.

SUBARU STARLINK^® Connected Services^† features include Remote Engine Start, Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Customizable Vehicle Alerts and Concierge Services. This unique suite of services is available on a free three-year trial subscription on Convenience trim level vehicles and up.

^† Subscription required

2021 Subaru Forester SUBARU STARLINK® Connected Services

6.5-inch Infotainment System

This standard AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA infotainment system utilizes a 6.5-inch, high-resolution, capacitive touchscreen and the Subaru STARLINK^® smartphone integration system. Additional standard features include dual USB ports/iPod^® control, auxiliary audio input, steering wheel-integrated controls, Aha^® radio, and Apple CarPlay^® and Android^® Auto functionality. The Forester 2.5i comes fitted with this system and four speakers and the Convenience trim level receives two additional speakers. A free 3-month trial subscription to SiriusXM^® Satellite Radio^† is included, along with SiriusXM^® Advanced Audio Services^†.

^† Subscription required

8-inch Infotainment System

Available on the Touring and Sport trim levels, this premium AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA infotainment system features an 8-inch, high-resolution, multi-gesture capacitive touchscreen and Subaru STARLINK^®. The system also includes Bluetooth^® mobile phone connectivity and streaming audio, six speakers, dual USB ports/iPod^® control, auxiliary audio input, steering wheel integrated controls and Aha^® Radio. The system is Apple CarPlay^® and Android^® Auto compatible. A free 3-month trial subscription to SiriusXM^® Satellite Radio^† is also part of the picture.

^† Subscription required

2021 Subaru Forester 8-inch infotainment system

8-inch Infotainment System with Navigation

This premium AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA infotainment system with voice-activated GPS navigation, available on the Limited and Premium trim levels, is centred around an 8-inch, high-resolution, multi-gesture capacitive touchscreen. This system features Bluetooth^® connectivity, SMS text messaging capability, dual USB ports/iPod^® control, auxiliary audio input, steering wheel integrated controls and Aha^® Radio. The system, which is Apple CarPlay^® and Android^® Auto compatible, also comes with Subaru STARLINK^®, as well as a Harman Kardon^® amplifier and nine speakers. A free 3-month trial subscription to SiriusXM^® Satellite Radio† includes SiriusXM^® Traffic^† and SiriusXM^® Travel Link^†.

^† Subscription required

6.3-inch Multi-function Colour Display

The perfect travelling companion, this centrally mounted information screen reveals the time, temperature and, for models equipped with navigation, turn-by-turn instructions. This available system also features an inclinometer that shows the degree of a climb or descent, and an advanced environmental efficiency display that can track fuel economy on-the-fly or compare the fuel-efficiency for different trips.

More Versatile Cargo Area

Although always a compact SUV, the Forester has become famous for its incredibly versatile interior designs. The 2021 model builds on this reputation with a cargo area design that’s both wider and bigger than previous generations. The cargo opening is wide enough to accommodate a tour-sized golf bag, the 60/40-split flat-folding rear seats fold much flatter, and the four tie-down hooks and four utility hooks provide better security for stored items. An integrated drive unit for the available power liftgate frees up even more cargo space, and the liftgate itself now has available automatic closing and locking functions. The Sport, Limited and Premier trims also feature an LED cargo light on the liftgate.

Even Higher Levels of Comfort

Built on the ultra-strong Subaru Global Platform, the 2021 Forester is better prepared to deliver class-leading levels of quietness and comfort. The brilliantly designed passenger cabin features more than ample shoulder room for the driver and co-driver, while those riding in the back will enjoy abundant hip and legroom. All the seats offer elevated levels of support and a wider heating coverage area for the available heated seats. On Limited and Premier trim levels, the driver gains a 10-way power seat with lumbar support and the co-driver receives an 8-way power seat.