The Subaru Forester brand is known for building go-anywhere vehicles that provide a healthy amount of driver satisfaction and technology across all trims. Keeping with this philosophy, for those seeking to ?master roads less travelled', the redesigned 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness trim offers specific enhancements that boost its off-road performance significantly beyond the standard models. With its increased ground clearance, raised suspension, off-road hardware and a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. (which is a substantial increase from the 1,500 lbs. rating of the other Forester trims), it offers genuine off-road capability without sacrificing the tech and comfort expected from the Forester, truly mastering the wild while remaining practical for everyday life.
The 2026 Subaru Forester enters the competitive compact SUV market, where its main rivals for this model year are the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Hyundai Tucson. The Forester is a strong contender that brings its own long-standing heritage to the segment.