Verdict
B
← Subaru Forester · 2018-Present · SK
Subaru Forester SK
Headline trim: 2.0 e-Boxer - 150 bhp, 0-62 in 11.8s.
BHP
150 bhp
0–60
11.8 s
Top speed
117 mph
MPG
28 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$44,000
Strengths
- Symmetrical AWD with X-Mode
- Eyesight ADAS standard
- Properly capable off-tarmac
Weaknesses
- e-Boxer hybrid is mild only - no big EV range
- CVT drone under load
- No turbo / no diesel UK
Notable tech
- Fifth-gen Forester (SK / SK e-Boxer)
- Subaru Global Platform
- 2.0 e-Boxer mild-hybrid (UK only powertrain since 2020)
- Permanent symmetrical AWD with X-Mode
- Eyesight ADAS standard
- Lineartronic CVT
Common issues
- e-Boxer 12V auxiliary battery
- CVT cold-start shudder
- Eyesight calibration after windscreen
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across SK's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.0 e-Boxer mild-hybrid
BHP150
Torque194 Nm
0–6011.8 s
Top117 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
GearboxLineartronic CVT