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Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L
Fuel Economy Rating
8.5 L/100 Km
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
168 bhp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 Seater
Engine Assembly
2.5 L
Odometer Mileage
8.5 L/100 Km
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
168 bhp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 Seater
Engine Torque Output
235 Nm
Engine Capacity Rating
2.5 L
Acceleration Performance
9.9 sec
cylinders
4
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The 2026 Subaru Forester is a compact SUV built around genuine all-wheel-drive engineering and a practical, family-friendly cabin — making it a distinctive choice in Saudi Arabia's competitive compact SUV segment. Prices start from SAR 135,250.
All Forester variants are powered by a 2.5 L naturally aspirated engine producing 168 bhp, mated to a Lineartronic Automatic and Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel-drive system as standard. The entry 2.0i-L EyeSight trim offers strong value with Subaru's EyeSight driver assistance suite already included. The top-spec 2.0i-S EyeSight, priced from SAR 150,000, adds premium cabin materials, additional driver assistance features, and a higher level of comfort equipment — worthwhile for buyers doing long highway runs between cities. The Forester is competitive on fuel efficiency for its class given its standard AWD configuration, and the cabin comfortably accommodates 5 with class-above headroom throughout.
Pros: symmetrical AWD is standard across the entire range — no premium needed to get genuine four-wheel traction, unlike most rivals. EyeSight's pre-collision braking and adaptive cruise are well-calibrated and genuinely useful on Saudi highways. The elevated seating position and wide door openings make entry and exit easier than lower-slung competitors. Cons: the naturally aspirated 2.5 L engine delivers adequate but unhurried performance — turbocharged rivals feel noticeably livelier at motorway speeds. Subaru's local dealer network in Saudi Arabia is smaller than that of Toyota or Honda, which may affect convenience for routine servicing.
Used Forester inventory in Saudi Arabia is limited, which makes direct market-value benchmarking difficult. The model's niche status can mean slower turnover on resale, but the standard AWD specification and durable engine tend to attract buyers seeking long-term reliability over outright low purchase price.
Buyers cross-shopping the Forester in Saudi Arabia frequently also consider the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, and Honda CR-V — similarly sized compact SUVs with strong dealer support and broad market acceptance. The Forester's standard AWD across all trims is its clearest differentiator; the RAV4 Hybrid counters with superior fuel efficiency, while the CX-5 leads on interior refinement and driving feel.
