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, settling into a range of roughly 170,000 to 180,000 units a year. Supply constraints pulled volume down to 114,096 in 2022, after which it recovered to 175,521 in 2024 and held at 175,070 in 2025, essentially flat year over year. Through June 2026 Subaru had sold 107,854 Foresters in the United States.

Subaru Forester Sales in Canada

In Canada the Forester dipped to 7,043 units in 2023 amid tight inventory, then rebounded sharply as supply improved: 16,376 in 2024 and 21,968 in 2025, a record for the nameplate that helped Subaru Canada to its best-ever sales year.

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.