Subaru · model year 2018
2018 Subaru Forester
Specifications and certified data for the 2018 model year. All Subaru Forester model years →
2018 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 195 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Automatic | 170 | 155 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Manual | 170 | 155 | — | Dossier |
| 2.0D X | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 148 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0D X Lineartronic | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 158 | 46.3 | Dossier |
| 2.0D XC | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 148 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0D XC Lineartronic | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 158 | 46.3 | Dossier |
| 2.0D XC Premium | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 148 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0D XC Premium Lineartronic | 1,998 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 158 | 46.3 | Dossier |
| 2.0i XE | 1,995 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 160 | 40.9 | Dossier |
| 2.0i XE Lineartronic | 1,995 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 150 | 43.5 | Dossier |
| 2.0i XE Premium | 1,995 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 160 | 40.9 | Dossier |
| 2.0i XE Premium Lineartronic | 1,995 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 150 | 43.5 | Dossier |
| 2.0i XT Lineartronic | 1,998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 197 | 33.2 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2018 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 25 | 359 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 368 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 28 | 315 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Subaru Forester SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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21V587000 2021-07-29 · model years 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2018
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.