Wilderness AWD
What the Wilderness adds over the Base (+$7,825)
| Spec | Base | Wilderness |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 294.6 mm | 315.0 mm |
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.2 cu-ft | 69.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 28.9 cu-ft | 26.9 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3454 lbs | 3620 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3454 lbs | 3620 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9.2 in |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 40.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.6 in | 37.6 in |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $26,895 | $34,720 |
| Overall height | 67.5 in | 68.9 in |
| Overall width | 71.5 in | 72.2 in |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar | MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar (Wilderness-spec raised) |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar (Wilderness-spec raised) |
| Tire size | 225/60R17 99H | Yokohama Geolandar A/T 225/60R17 99T |
| Total interior volume | 111.6 cu-ft | 107.6 cu-ft |
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Transmission type | cvt | manual |
| Wheel material | steel | alloy |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.9 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, 180-degree Front View Monitor, 8-speed manual shift mode for Lineartronic CVT (Wilderness), All-weather floor mats, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (adds Automatic Emergency Steering to EyeSight), Cargo area cover, Cargo area tray, Dark tint privacy glass, Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Dual-function X-MODE with low speed/low ratio gradient control (Wilderness), Exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, External air-cooled oil cooler (Wilderness), Heated exterior mirrors, Heated front seats, High-grade Multi-function Display, Hill Descent Control, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access, LED cargo area light with off-delay, LED fog lights, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Lower differential ratios (4.11:1 vs. 3.70:1 for other Forester models) - Wilderness, One-touch folding rear seatback, Panoramic power moonroof, Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory, Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points, Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points (available on Base, standard on Premium and above), Rear center console storage tray, Rear differential oil temperature sensor (Wilderness), Rear seat climate control outlets, Reclining rear seatback, StarTex water-resistant trimmed upholstery with copper stitching (Wilderness), Steering wheel paddle-shift control for CVT, Wilderness-exclusive raised ladder-type roof rails with anodized copper mounts (800 lb static capacity), Windshield wiper de-icer, X-MODE with Hill Descent Control (dual function), Yokohama Geolandar A/T 225/60R17 all-terrain raised white letter tires with matching full-size spare
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 315.0 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 284.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 69.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 26.9 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 107.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | SUBARU STARLINK |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 6 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 9.2 in |
| Overall height | 68.9 in |
| Overall length | 182.7 in |
| Overall width | 72.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2498 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | DOHC 4-cyl. horizontally opposed (BOXER), 2.5-liter, aluminum cylinder block and heads, direct fuel injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 182 hp |
| Torque | 176 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.6 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 43.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $34,720 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar (Wilderness-spec raised) |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar (Wilderness-spec raised) |
Tires
| Tire size | Yokohama Geolandar A/T 225/60R17 99T |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3620 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3620 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety21 std · 1 opt
- Front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
- Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
- Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
- Trailer Stability Assist
- 180-degree Front View Monitor
- 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
- Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
- Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (adds Automatic Emergency Steering to EyeSight)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Dual-function X-MODE with low speed/low ratio gradient control (Wilderness)
- Electronic Parking Brake
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology (Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Lane Departure Prevention)
- Hill Descent Control
- LED headlights (low and high beams) with Steering Responsive Headlights and High Beam Assist
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Rear vision camera
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS)
- X-MODE with Hill Descent Control (dual function)
- Reverse Automatic Braking optional
- Remote keyless entry / security system and engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with pressure display for individual tires and automatic individual wheel I.D. registration
Infotainment3 std · 3 opt
- SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services Safety Plus and Safety and Security Plus packages
- Steering wheel audio and Bluetooth control switches
- Steering wheel paddle-shift control for CVT
- Harman Kardon 9-speaker premium audio with 576-watt equivalent amp optional
- STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus system (8-inch touchscreen, voice-activated controls, Bluetooth hands-free text messaging) optional
- SUBARU STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System (optional for Wilderness) optional
Convenience2 std · 0 opt
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access
- Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Automatic climate control system
- Rear seat climate control outlets
Seating6 std · 0 opt
- 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- One-touch folding rear seatback
- Rear seatback with 60/40 split fold down
- Reclining rear seatback
- StarTex water-resistant trimmed upholstery with copper stitching (Wilderness)
Interior9 std · 0 opt
- All-weather floor mats
- High-grade Multi-function Display
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Rear center console storage tray
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Carpeted floor mats
- Front seatback pocket (passenger side)
- LED cargo area light with off-delay
- Overhead console with dual LED map lights with off-delay; shower light and sunglasses holder
Exterior10 std · 0 opt
- Panoramic power moonroof
- Power exterior mirrors, foldable
- Active Grille Shutters in front bumper
- Dark tint privacy glass
- Exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Heated exterior mirrors
- LED fog lights
- Sound insulation windshield
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Yokohama Geolandar A/T 225/60R17 all-terrain raised white letter tires with matching full-size spare
Powertrain8 std · 0 opt
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive: Active Torque Split AWD
- 8-speed manual shift mode for Lineartronic CVT (Wilderness)
- Active Torque Vectoring
- Auto Start-Stop fuel efficiency improvement technology
- External air-cooled oil cooler (Wilderness)
- Lower differential ratios (4.11:1 vs. 3.70:1 for other Forester models) - Wilderness
- Rear differential oil temperature sensor (Wilderness)
- SI-DRIVE Engine Performance Management with Intelligent and Sport modes
Cargo5 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area cover
- Cargo area tray
- Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points
- Raised ladder type roof rails with tie-down points (available on Base, standard on Premium and above)
- Wilderness-exclusive raised ladder-type roof rails with anodized copper mounts (800 lb static capacity)
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2024 Forester. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Wilderness
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness?
The manufacturer lists $34,720 for the 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness. That is $7,825 above the Base, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness add over the Base?
Against the Base, 37 features become standard that the Base does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.