The 2027 Subaru Forester for sale in Santa Cruz is a compact SUV with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, at least 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and EyeSight Driver-Assist Technology on every trim. With nine trims across gas and hybrid powertrains, it is one of the most flexible SUVs in the Subaru lineup.
See which 2027 Forester models are in stock now at Santa Cruz Subaru.
The 2027 Subaru Forester is a compact SUV built around practicality, visibility, and all-weather confidence. Gas models use a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine making 180 horsepower, while Forester Hybrid models pair a 2.5-liter BOXER engine with electric motors for 194 combined horsepower and up to 597 miles of range on a single tank. Every trim uses a Lineartronic CVT.
Gas trims include Base, Premium, Limited, and Wilderness. Hybrid trims include Premium Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid, Touring Hybrid, and the new Wilderness Hybrid, the first Subaru Wilderness model with a hybrid powertrain. Most trims come standard with an 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Forester is built for households that need one vehicle to do everything. Standard raised roof rails and dual-zone automatic climate control make the base model ready for beach days and daily errands, and adaptive cruise control with lane centering helps on the drive over Highway 17.
For weekends deeper in the Santa Cruz Mountains, both Wilderness models raise ground clearance to 9.3 inches and add all-terrain tires and enhanced underbody protection, and the gas Wilderness tows up to 3,500 pounds. Drivers who cover long distances between Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and the Bay Area will appreciate the hybrid’s range between fill-ups.
The Base trim covers the essentials, and the Premium adds a panoramic moonroof, heated front seats, X-MODE, and a 10-way power driver’s seat. The Limited moves up to leather-appointed upholstery, a power rear gate, and a heated steering wheel. The Touring Hybrid tops the lineup with ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a 360-degree surround-view monitor, while the Wilderness and Wilderness Hybrid are the picks for drivers who regularly head off pavement.
Santa Cruz Subaru is an authorized Subaru retailer at 4100 Auto Plaza Dr in Capitola, serving drivers across Santa Cruz County. Our dealership has earned the Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award and is a Certified Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer. Stop by to compare gas and hybrid models side by side, or start your search online.
