2027 Subaru Forester Keeps Starting Price, Debuts Wilderness HybridAutoGuide.comAutoGuide.com News StaffFri, September 18, 2026 at 6:52 PM UTCAdd us on Google2027 subaru forester keeps starting price debuts wilderness hybridSubaru has revealed pricing and packaging for the 2027 Forester and Forester Hybrid lineup. Sticking to a budget-friendly formula, the Japanese automaker is holding starting prices flat across nearly all returning trim levels, while introducing the first-ever Forester Wilderness Hybrid.The 2027 Subaru Forester will begin arriving at dealerships nationwide later this fall.2027 subaru forester keeps starting price debuts wilderness hybridNew Wilderness Hybrid Joins Streamlined Trim LineupThe headline addition for 2027 is the Forester Wilderness Hybrid, which starts at $40,495 (all listed prices exclude destination fees). The new model marks the first time Subaru has applied its rugged, trail-focused Wilderness treatment to a hybrid powertrain.AdvertisementAdvertisementLike its gas-only sibling, the Wilderness Hybrid gets a raised suspension delivering 9.3 inches of ground clearance, enhanced underbody skid plates, X-MODE Dual-Mode all-wheel drive, and 17-inch matte-black wheels wrapped in Yokohama GEOLANDAR all-terrain tires. Inside, it comes standard with water-resistant StarTex upholstery, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 11.6-inch touchscreen with navigation, a Harman Kardon sound system, a power rear gate, a heated steering wheel, and heated rear outboard seats.To accommodate the expanded hybrid options, Subaru has simplified the lineup. The gas-powered Forester Sport, Sport Onyx Edition, and Touring trims have been dropped, leaving four gas trims (Base, Premium, Wilderness, Limited) and five hybrid options (Premium Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Wilderness Hybrid, Limited Hybrid, Touring Hybrid).2027 subaru forester keeps starting price debuts wilderness hybridCarried-Over Pricing and Standard HardwareBase pricing for the entry-level gas Forester remains locked at $29,995, matching the outgoing model year. The gas lineup tops out at $39,495 for the Wilderness trim, which now includes previously optional features like a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and the 11.6-inch navigation screen as standard equipment.For buyers seeking better fuel efficiency, the Forester Hybrid starts at $34,730 for the Premium Hybrid and scales to $41,545 for the range-topping Touring Hybrid.AdvertisementAdvertisementEvery 2027 Forester comes standard with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, EyeSight Driver-Assist Technology, and at least 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Gas models utilize a 180-horsepower 2.5-liter Boxer four-cylinder engine, while Hybrid variants pair a 2.5-liter Atkinson/Miller-cycle Boxer engine with electric motors to generate 194 combined horsepower. All models route power through a Lineartronic CVT.Production for the 2027 Forester and Forester Hybrid remains split between Subaru's assembly plants in Gunma, Japan, and Lafayette, Indiana.This article was written using AI and was then edited and optimized by our editorial team.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletterhere.