Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (2002 - 2023)

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The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester ranges from 7.3 to 9.2 inches depending on trim, option package and model year.

The 2023 Subaru Forester with the Wilderness trim has the highest ground clearance of 9.2 inches while the 2004 Subaru Forester with the X trim has the lowest ground clearance of 7.3 inches.

For Comparison:

  • The 2020 Toyota Corolla (Mid-Size Sedan) has a ground clearance of 5.1".
  • The 2020 Jeep Cherokee (SUV) has a ground clearance of 8.7".
  • The 2020 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 SuperCab (Full-Size Pickup) has a ground clearance of 9.3".

The table below shows a sampling of the ground clearances for the Subaru Forester. Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

Subaru Forester e Boxer outdoors on a dirt road.
Subaru Forester e Boxer outdoors on a dirt road.
Subaru Forester Ground Clearances
YearTrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)Min. Ground Clearance (Metric)
2023Base8.7 inches22.1 cm
2022Base8.7 inches22.1 cm
20218.7 inches22.1 cm
20208.7 inches22.1 cm
20192.5i8.7 inches22.1 cm
2018i H48.7 inches22.1 cm
2017i H48.7 inches22.1 cm
2016i H48.7 inches22.1 cm
2015i8.7 inches22.1 cm
2014i Premium Moonroof/AllWeat8.7 inches22.1 cm
2013X8.7 inches22.1 cm
2012X8.9 inches22.6 cm
2011X8.7 inches22.1 cm
2010X8.7 inches22.1 cm
2009X8.7 inches22.1 cm
2008X8.1 inches20.6 cm
2007X8.1 inches20.6 cm
2006X8.1 inches20.6 cm
2005X7.5 inches19.1 cm
2004X7.3 inches18.5 cm
2003X7.5 inches19.1 cm
2002L7.5 inches19.1 cm

Ground Clearance: Quick Jump To Subaru Forester Model Year

2023 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2023 is between 8.7 inches and 9.2 inches.

2023 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
Base8.7 inches
Limited8.7 inches
Premium8.7 inches
Sport8.7 inches
Touring8.7 inches
Wilderness9.2 inches

2022 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2022 is between 8.7 inches and 9.2 inches.

2022 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
Base8.7 inches
Limited8.7 inches
Premium8.7 inches
Sport8.7 inches
Touring8.7 inches
Wilderness9.2 inches

2021 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2021 is 8.7 inches.

2021 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
8.7 inches
Limited8.7 inches
Premium8.7 inches
Sport8.7 inches
Touring8.7 inches

2020 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

2020 Subaru Forester
2020 Subaru Forester

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2020 is 8.7 inches.

2020 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
8.7 inches
Limited8.7 inches
Premium8.7 inches
Sport8.7 inches
Touring8.7 inches

2019 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

2019 Subaru Forester
2019 Subaru Forester

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2019 is 8.7 inches.

2019 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
2.5i8.7 inches
2.5i Limited8.7 inches
2.5i Premium8.7 inches
2.5i Sport8.7 inches
2.5i Touring8.7 inches
8.7 inches
Limited8.7 inches
Premium8.7 inches
Sport8.7 inches
Touring8.7 inches

2018 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

2018 Subaru Forester
2018 Subaru Forester

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2018 is 8.7 inches.

2018 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
i H48.7 inches
i Limited H48.7 inches
i Premium H48.7 inches
i Premium Black Edition8.7 inches
i Touring8.7 inches
XT Premium H48.7 inches
XT Touring8.7 inches

2017 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

2017 Subaru Forester
2017 Subaru Forester

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2017 is 8.7 inches.

2017 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
i H48.7 inches
i Limited H48.7 inches
i Premium H48.7 inches
i Touring H48.7 inches
XT Premium H48.7 inches
XT Touring H48.7 inches

2016 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

2016 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT
2016 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2016 is 8.7 inches.

2016 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
i H48.7 inches
i Limited H48.7 inches
i Premium H48.7 inches
i Touring H48.7 inches
XT Premium H48.7 inches
XT Touring H48.7 inches

2015 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2015 is 8.7 inches.

2015 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
i8.7 inches
i Limited8.7 inches
i Premium8.7 inches
i Touring8.7 inches
XT Premium8.7 inches
XT Touring8.7 inches

2014 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

2014 Subaru Forester
2014 Subaru Forester

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2014 is 8.7 inches.

2014 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
i Premium Moonroof/AllWeat8.7 inches
i8.7 inches
i Limited8.7 inches
i Touring8.7 inches
XT Premium8.7 inches
XT Touring8.7 inches

2013 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2013 is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.

2013 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
X8.7 inches
X Limited8.7 inches
X Premium8.7 inches
X Touring8.7 inches
XT Premium8.9 inches
XT Touring8.9 inches

2012 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2012 is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.

2012 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
X8.9 inches
X Limited8.9 inches
X Premium8.9 inches
X Touring8.9 inches
XT Premium8.7 inches
XT Touring8.7 inches

2011 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2011 is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.

2011 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
X8.7 inches
X Limited8.7 inches
X Premium8.7 inches
X Touring8.7 inches
XT Premium8.9 inches
XT Touring8.9 inches

2010 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2010 is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.

2010 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
X8.7 inches
X Limited8.7 inches
X Premium8.7 inches
X SE8.7 inches
XT Limited8.9 inches
XT Premium8.9 inches

2009 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2009 is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.

2009 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
X8.7 inches
X L.L. Bean8.7 inches
X Limited8.7 inches
X Premium8.7 inches
XT8.9 inches
XT Limited8.9 inches

2008 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2008 is between 7.9 inches and 8.1 inches.

2008 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
X8.1 inches
X L.L. Bean8.1 inches
X Premium8.1 inches
X Sport8.1 inches
XT Limited7.9 inches
XT Sport7.9 inches

2007 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2007 is between 7.9 inches and 8.1 inches.

2007 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
X8.1 inches
X L.L. Bean8.1 inches
X Premium8.1 inches
X Sport8.1 inches
XT Limited7.9 inches
XT Sport7.9 inches

2006 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2006 is between 7.9 inches and 8.1 inches.

2006 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
X8.1 inches
X L.L. Bean8.1 inches
X Premium8.1 inches
XT Limited7.9 inches

2005 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2005 is 7.5 inches.

2005 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
X7.5 inches
XS7.5 inches
XS L.L. Bean7.5 inches
XT7.5 inches

2004 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2004 is between 7.3 inches and 7.5 inches.

2004 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
X7.3 inches
XS7.3 inches
XT7.5 inches

2003 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2003 is 7.5 inches.

2003 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
X7.5 inches
XS7.5 inches

2002 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance

The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2002 is 7.5 inches.

2002 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
TrimMin. Ground Clearance (Imp.)
L7.5 inches
S7.5 inches

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