All-wheel drive is definitely an important feature when it comes to tackling the open trail. Luckily for you and your local Subaru salesperson, all Subaru Foresters come standard with AWD! Considering its 8.7-inch ground clearance and an affordable starting price of $27,620 for the 2023 model year, the standard AWD is only one pro for taking a Subaru Forester off-road.
The Subaru Forester—and almost every other Subaru vehicle—has come standard with Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive for most (if not all) of its production. This drivetrain works in tandem with continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) to channel the standard 2.5-L four-cylinder engine’s 182 horsepower to all four wheels.