Vehicle Details
2026 Subaru Forester Premium Columbia, SC. Clean lines, rugged capability, and efficient performance come together in this well-equipped Subaru Forester Premium with AWD and a responsive 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline engine. This versatile compact SUV delivers confident handling on wet roads and light off-road trails, while providing a comfortable daily-driving experience. Safety and driver-assistance features include Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist to reduce fatigue on long drives. Stay connected and entertained with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and keep everyone comfortable using Automatic Climate Control. The thoughtful interior layout offers practical cargo space, supportive seats, and user-friendly controls for an enjoyable ride. This Subaru Forester Premium is located in Columbia, SC, and is being offered at the best price in the area a great value when comparing local inventory and features. Whether you commute through town, take weekend escapes, or need reliable year-round traction, this Subaru Forester is well-suited for South Carolina roads and beyond. Schedule a test drive today to experience the smooth 2.5L engine, confident AWD system, and advanced convenience features. Competitive pricing, strong safety equipment, and modern connectivity make this Subaru Forester Premium a smart choice for drivers seeking capability and value.
Equipment
This model offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. It offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. Bluetooth technology is built into it, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. It has automated speed control that adjusts to maintain a safe following distance, enhancing highway driving convenience. This Subaru Forester offers Automatic Climate Control for personalized comfort. Protect this 2026 Subaru Forester from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. It stays safely in its lane with Lane Keep Assist. Load groceries and much more with ease into this vehicle thanks to the power liftgate. Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with the all wheel drive system on this Subaru Forester. Impresses the most discerning driver with the deep polished blue exterior on the Subaru Forester. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this Subaru Forester. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate.
Packages
Power Rear Gate and Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert: Automatic Emergency Steering; Blind-Spot Detection (BSD)/RCTA System; Power Rear Gate; Emergency Lane Keep Assist. Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink. Daybreak Blue Pearl. All-Weather Floor Liners. Rear Bumper Cover. Cargo Net. LED Upgrade. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
New 2026 SubaruForester SUV Premium
- Exterior Color
- Daybreak Blue Pearl
- Interior Color
- Gray
- Body/Seating
- SUV/5 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 26/33 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- Variable
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- H-4 cyl
- VIN
- 4S4SLDD69T3054014
- Stock Number
- 4260170
Subaru
Forester
Highlighted Features
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
- Perimeter/approach lights
Included Packages & Accessories
- Base/Premium Plus Package
- Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink
- All-Weather Floor Liners
- Rear Bumper Cover
- Cargo Net
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: EyeSight Adaptive Cruise Control
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: MySubaru Companion (5-years free)
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter: HomeLink
- Illuminated entry
- Moonroof sunshade: manual
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof: Panoramic
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 225/60HR17.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 225/60HR17.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 17"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Primary LCD size: 11.6"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 4
- Smart device integration: MySubaru/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless Phone Charger: front
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/ unlimited distance
- Powertrain warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage: 36 months/36,000miles
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Premium cloth
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: split-bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Seat Upholstery: premium cloth
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: Not Available
- Cylinder configuration: H-4
- Drive type: Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive all-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.5L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 26mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 29mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 33mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 16.6gal.
- Horsepower: 180hp @ 5,800RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Limited slip differential: brake actuated
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 178 lb.-ft. @ 3,700RPM
- Transmission: continuously variable automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 19 deg
- Departure angle: 25 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 221mm (8.7")
- Ramp breakover angle: 20 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Trailer sway control
- Compression ratio: 12.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,619kg (3,569lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 94.0mm x 90.0mm (3.70" x 3.54")
- Engine displacement: 2.5 L
- Engine torque: 178 lb.-ft. @ 3,700RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,829mm (72.0")
- Exterior height: 1,730mm (68.1")
- Exterior length: 4,656mm (183.3")
- Front headroom: 1,016mm (40.0")
- Front hiproom: 1,389mm (54.7")
- Front legroom: 1,100mm (43.3")
- Front shoulder room: 1,466mm (57.7")
- GVWR: 2,223kg (4,901lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 6
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 1,957 L (69 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 779 L (28 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 3,019L (106.6 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 958mm (37.7")
- Rear hiproom: 1,364mm (53.7")
- Rear legroom: 1,001mm (39.4")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,440mm (56.7")
- Towing capacity: 680kg (1,500lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.4m (17.7')
- Wheelbase: 2,670mm (105.1")
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Compass
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: EyeSight Lane Keep Assist active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Anti-whiplash front head restraints
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Security system
- Tracker system: MySubaru Companion (5-years free)
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall3.8Out of 5
- 5.0
Improved Ride and Comfort
By River Rock | on Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Purchased my 2025 Subaru Forester Sport and love the new body style and interior improvements of a quieter and more comfortable ride. This is my 4th Forester and so far the best one. I also got the optional package that has the power lifgate and the Harmon Kardon 11 speaker sound system which is well worth it since previous stock audio was not good. This one Rock's 🤟 I have always got Great trade in value from my Forester's which is a plus when purchasing a new vehicle. My only negatives are the infotainment takes time to get use to it and you have to look down to see it. And as others mentioned the cup holders seem to far back.… - 5.0
Overall, a great suv
By Coco | on Sunday, February 01, 2026
I have owned the 2025 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid for almost a year now. We just had a massive snowstorm so I’m able to write about how it has fared in bad winter conditions. I previously had a Mazda CX5 for almost 11 years and I loved that SUV. But I wasn’t crazy about the 2025 model which had me looking at other SUVs. Both of these SUVs have mostly pros and very few cons. Pros: The hybrid version makes the interior cabin ultra quiet. I can barely tell the car is on even when it switches to gas mode. The Forester is more powerful than the CX5, making driving more enjoyable. I know I’m in the minority here, but I actually like their infotainment screen and I like its location. The CX5 had the screen in the center dashboard. I like the location of the Forester; I don’t have to raise my arm up high. I like the large screen, especially when viewing my maps. I like the exterior look of the forester, and the river rock gray color is so good at hiding dirt. I get compliments on the color and the bronze hubcaps all the time. The Harman Karmon sound system is amazing, even better than the Bose I had with the Mazda. The backup camera is great at detecting cars coming from far away and alerts me with plenty of notice. The Forester is more comfortable for long distance drives, compared to the CX5. I comfortably drove six hours. I wish the drivers seat was a little longer, but I have long upper legs. The Forester absorbs bumps on the road extremely well. Defroster works quickly and is strong. Heated seats get very warm. Cons: There is one major thing about the Forester that I don’t like and it’s the sport-tech trim seats (Basically a faux leather). It’s awful in summertime. It holds onto heat and the seats are super hot when the temperature outside reaches over 85°. My back gets sweaty driving a short distance, even early in the morning. This one reason will likely have me trading this car in sooner than I normally would. I highly suggest opting for either cloth or leather seats, stay away from the sport tech trim. I also wish the trunk were a little bit larger, and the backseat area was a little bit smaller. I’m not sure the Forester is very well insulated. I can feel pockets of cold air coming in around the gearshift. Which also explains why the interior must get so hot in the summertime. While, I’m happy to have the latest safety features, they can feel like a bit too much sometimes. Another con is that there is a lag when phone calls come in. After I accept the call, I have to wait about 3 seconds before saying hello. Otherwise, they will not hear me answer the call. As someone else mentioned, cupholder location is bad; This needs improved. Winter weather. We just got about 15 inches of snow in southwestern Pennsylvania last week. This area of the country is very hilly. I felt more in control with the Forester than I did the CX5. It grips the road better and plows through snow more easily. It has Normal mode, snow mode, and deep snow mode. Snow mode was great and helpful. Deep snow mode was a little tricky to use and made driving more challenging, I need to research this mode more. The windshield for the Forester is much closer to my face than the CX5. This has taken some getting used to, I definitely preferred the location and slanting of the CX5 windshield better. Is the hybrid version worth the extra money? Hard to say. I definitely fill my tank up less, but not significantly. I do love the whisper quietness of the hybrid. I believe I’m getting 34 miles per gallon. And, it’s better for the environment, so that’s a win. Overall, this is a good SUV. It feels safe and the ride is very smooth. It’s powerful, comfortable, accelerates very quickly and easily, has a great sound system. The pros very easily outweigh the cons.… - 5.0
Great Features!
By Mel | on Monday, March 17, 2025
I bought this recently from Granite Subaru in Hudson, NH and I am so pleased I did. The Premium trim comes with great features AWD, Multiple cameras for safety, lane departure alert, 12" Media Screen with CarPlay, Panaramic Sunroof, roof racks, and much more. The size, features and gas mileage fit my life perfectly.…
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