Subaru Forester evolution

Subaru's tall, boxer-AWD compact SUV, evolved from an Impreza-based wagon into a spacious family crossover.
6 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

SF (First generation)1997–2002
1997
Subaru Forester SF (First generation)ⓘ
New generation
SF (First generation)
📅 1997–2002

Built on the Impreza platform in a tall wagon style with 2.0/2.5L boxer engines.

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SG (Second generation)2002–2008
2002
Subaru Forester SG (Second generation)ⓘ
New generation
SG (Second generation)
📅 2002–2008

Expanded engine choices with naturally aspirated and turbocharged 2.5L versions.

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SH (Third generation)2008–2013
2008
Subaru Forester SH (Third generation)ⓘ
New generation
SH (Third generation)
📅 2008–2013

Grew in every dimension and shifted from a wagon toward a crossover SUV.

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SJ (Fourth generation)2012–2018
2012
Subaru Forester SJ (Fourth generation)ⓘ
New generation
SJ (Fourth generation)
📅 2012–2018

Comfort-focused revamp with the Lineartronic CVT and revised suspension.

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SK (Fifth generation)2018–2024
2018
Subaru Forester SK (Fifth generation)ⓘ
New generation
SK (Fifth generation)
📅 2018–2024

Moved to the Subaru Global Platform and added e-Boxer mild-hybrid options.

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SL (Sixth generation)2024–present
2024
Subaru Forester SL (Sixth generation)ⓘ
New generation
SL (Sixth generation)
📅 2024–present

Current Global Platform model with greater rigidity, an 11.6-inch screen and expanded hybrid powertrains.

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