Subaru Forester Sales Figures

Subaru Forester

Here you will find monthly and yearly United States and Canadian sales figures for the Subaru Forester. The Forester is one of Subaru’s core models, a compact SUV built around standard all-wheel drive, strong outward visibility, and a reputation for practicality and safety. It remains among Subaru’s best sellers in both the United States and Canada.

Subaru Forester Sales in the United States

The Forester grew into one of Subaru’s pillars over the 2010s, climbing from 80,356 units in 2012 to a range of roughly 170,000 to 180,000 a year and a high of 180,179 in 2019. Volume fell to 114,096 in 2022, then recovered to 175,521 in 2024 and held at 175,070 in 2025. The third quarter of 2026 brought 48,622 sales, up 31.2 percent on the 37,065 of the third quarter of 2025, though down 9.5 percent on the 53,702 of the second quarter. March remains the strongest month of 2026 so far at 20,412. October added 16,094, up 26.0 percent on the 12,769 of October 2025, which leaves January to October 2026 at 172,570, up 18.4 percent on the 145,806 of the same months of 2025 and the best January to October on this chart.

Subaru Forester Sales in Canada

In Canada the Forester has moved from a few thousand units a year to a far larger base. Sales charted here stood at 4,204 in 2004, climbed to 12,302 in 2014 and reached 14,245 in 2018. Volume then eased for several years, dipping to 7,043 units in 2023, before rebounding sharply to 16,376 in 2024. In 2026 Subaru Canada recorded 4,757 Forester sales in the second quarter and 5,888 in the third quarter, up 23.8 percent from one quarter to the next, with September the strongest month of the year at 2,034. That brings January to September 2026 to 14,112 units.

Subaru Forester Generations

First Generation (SF; 1997-2002)

The first-generation Forester was introduced in 1997 and was based on the Subaru Impreza platform. It was powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 165 horsepower and 160 lb-ft of torque. It was available with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.

Second Generation (SG; 2002-2008)

The second-generation Forester was introduced in 2002 and was a larger and more refined SUV than the first generation. It was powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 173 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. It was available with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.

Third Generation (SH; 2008-2013)

The third-generation Forester was introduced in 2008 and was the first Forester to be offered with a turbocharged engine option. The base engine was a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 170 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharged engine was a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 224 horsepower and 226 lb-ft of torque.

Fourth Generation (SJ; 2013-2018)

The fourth-generation Forester was introduced in 2013 and was a major redesign of the SUV. It was larger and more spacious than the previous generation, and it also received a number of new features, such as a standard rearview camera and Bluetooth connectivity. The base engine was a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 170 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine was also available, producing 250 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

Fifth Generation (SK; 2018-present)

The fifth-generation Forester was introduced in 2018 and is the current generation of the SUV. It is a carryover of the previous generation, but it receives a number of updates, such as a new front fascia, a revised interior, and a new EyeSight driver assistance system. The base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. A 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is also available, producing 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.