As with the Subaru Forester Hybrid, the Forester Wilderness Hybrid uses an Atkinson/Miller-cycle [delayed intake valve closing, compensated for with supercharging or other methods of recovering lost power] 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer® engine optimized for efficiency, paired with a high-capacity lithium-ion battery and electric motors to produce 194 horsepower. The next-generation Subaru Hybrid system uses a series-parallel configuration to integrate with the existing Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.

Quick Look Forester Wilderness Hybrid
• Longer coil springs and shock absorbers to increase ground clearance from 8.7 inches in the Forester Hybrid to 9.3 inches.
• Added sound-absorbing materials and structural adhesives, as well as a lighter, stiffer chassis to be shared with all sixth-generation Forester models.
• A Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
• So-called X-MODE® Dual-Mode System with Hill Descent Control. Settings for Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud.
• Larger all-terrain Yokohama Geolandar® tires mounted on Wilderness-exclusive 17-inch matte black wheels help grip on gravel or muddy terrain.
• 11.6-inch tablet-style touchscreen for infotainment.
• 12.3-inch full digital gauge cluster with navigation and Apple Maps integration.
• Animal-free StarTex® interior upholstery.
• Subaru’s EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology.