Overview
The Subaru Forester is a C-segment, five-seat petrol SUV for buyers who want the familiar Forester formula: a high seating position, practical cabin shape and boxer-engine character. In Malaysia, the sixth-generation model is sold as the 2.5i-S EyeSight, priced from RM222,689.
Forester in 2026 — what's new
The Forester carries on into 2026 as the sixth-generation model launched in Malaysia in late 2025. The local range is simple: one CBU Japan 2.5i-S EyeSight variant with a 2.5-litre boxer petrol engine, CVT and EyeSight 4.0. The latest Forester also won the 2025-2026 Japan Car of the Year award.
Variant (1)
RM222,689 · est. from RM2,275/mo
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Torque
- 247 Nm
- Capacity
- 2,498 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 9.7 seconds
- Transmission
- CVT Automatic
- Driveline
- All Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 496 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee & Front Passenger Seat Cushion, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Autumn Green Metalic Metallic
- Cashmere Gold Opal Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl Pearl
- Daybreak Blue Pearl Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic Metallic
- Magnetite Grey Metallic Metallic
- River Rock Pearl Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl Metallic
Subaru Forester buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The Forester stays close to the recipe that has long defined the nameplate: capable, practical, car-like SUV packaging with a taller stance and boxer-engine layout. The sixth-generation model adds bolder styling and EyeSight 4.0, but it is not priced like the cheaper end of the C-segment SUV market. It costs far more than a Proton X70, Proton eMas 7 or Jetour Dashing, and sits near Toyota bZ4X money.
Used cars for sale
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Subaru Forester sales in Malaysia
169 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #126 best-selling model this year.
Full Forester sales data, month by month →Subaru Forester resale value
What a used Forester holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.
| Year | Trade guide | Typical asking | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RM177,600 | — | 100% |
| 2025 | RM143,500 | — | 85% |
| 2024 | RM126,300 | — | 77% |
| 2023 | RM111,700 | — | 64% |
| 2022 | RM98,500 | — | 62% |
| 2021 | RM86,000 | — | 54% |
| 2020 | RM79,250 | — | 51% |
| 2019 | RM66,100 | RM60,800 (10) | 40% |
| 2018 | RM58,300 | RM36,800 (10) | 23% |
| 2017 | RM52,900 | RM33,888 (7) | 22% |
Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.
Generations
Rivals to consider
same class, similar money
Subaru Forester FAQ
How much is the Subaru Forester in Malaysia?
The Subaru Forester costs RM222,689 in Malaysia. The sole variant is the 2.5i-S EyeSight, a five-seat C-segment SUV with a 2,498 cc petrol engine and CVT automatic transmission.
What do you get in the Subaru Forester?
The Malaysian Forester 2.5i-S EyeSight gets a 2,498 cc petrol boxer engine, 182 hp, a CVT automatic, five seats and EyeSight 4.0. It is a CBU Japan model.
How many Subaru Forester variants are sold in Malaysia?
There is only one variant: the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S EyeSight. There is no separate cheaper base model or higher-grade trim in the current Malaysian range.
Is the 2026 Subaru Forester a new model?
Yes. The 2026 Forester in Malaysia is the sixth-generation model, launched locally in late 2025 with a bolder design, 2.5-litre boxer petrol engine and EyeSight 4.0.
