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Subaru Forester Ground Clearance (2002 - 2023)
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.
| Year | Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) | Min. Ground Clearance (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Base | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2022 | Base | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2021 | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm | |
| 2020 | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm | |
| 2019 | 2.5i | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2018 | i H4 | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2017 | i H4 | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2016 | i H4 | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2015 | i | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2014 | i Premium Moonroof/AllWeat | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2013 | X | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2012 | X | 8.9 inches | 22.6 cm |
| 2011 | X | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2010 | X | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2009 | X | 8.7 inches | 22.1 cm |
| 2008 | X | 8.1 inches | 20.6 cm |
| 2007 | X | 8.1 inches | 20.6 cm |
| 2006 | X | 8.1 inches | 20.6 cm |
| 2005 | X | 7.5 inches | 19.1 cm |
| 2004 | X | 7.3 inches | 18.5 cm |
| 2003 | X | 7.5 inches | 19.1 cm |
| 2002 | L | 7.5 inches | 19.1 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.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| Base | 8.7 inches |
| Limited | 8.7 inches |
| Premium | 8.7 inches |
| Sport | 8.7 inches |
| Touring | 8.7 inches |
| Wilderness | 9.2 inches |
2022 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2022 is between 8.7 inches and 9.2 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| Base | 8.7 inches |
| Limited | 8.7 inches |
| Premium | 8.7 inches |
| Sport | 8.7 inches |
| Touring | 8.7 inches |
| Wilderness | 9.2 inches |
2021 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2021 is 8.7 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| 8.7 inches | |
| Limited | 8.7 inches |
| Premium | 8.7 inches |
| Sport | 8.7 inches |
| Touring | 8.7 inches |
2020 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2020 is 8.7 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| 8.7 inches | |
| Limited | 8.7 inches |
| Premium | 8.7 inches |
| Sport | 8.7 inches |
| Touring | 8.7 inches |
2019 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2019 is 8.7 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| 2.5i | 8.7 inches |
| 2.5i Limited | 8.7 inches |
| 2.5i Premium | 8.7 inches |
| 2.5i Sport | 8.7 inches |
| 2.5i Touring | 8.7 inches |
| 8.7 inches | |
| Limited | 8.7 inches |
| Premium | 8.7 inches |
| Sport | 8.7 inches |
| Touring | 8.7 inches |
2018 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2018 is 8.7 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| i H4 | 8.7 inches |
| i Limited H4 | 8.7 inches |
| i Premium H4 | 8.7 inches |
| i Premium Black Edition | 8.7 inches |
| i Touring | 8.7 inches |
| XT Premium H4 | 8.7 inches |
| XT Touring | 8.7 inches |
2017 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2017 is 8.7 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| i H4 | 8.7 inches |
| i Limited H4 | 8.7 inches |
| i Premium H4 | 8.7 inches |
| i Touring H4 | 8.7 inches |
| XT Premium H4 | 8.7 inches |
| XT Touring H4 | 8.7 inches |
2016 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2016 is 8.7 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| i H4 | 8.7 inches |
| i Limited H4 | 8.7 inches |
| i Premium H4 | 8.7 inches |
| i Touring H4 | 8.7 inches |
| XT Premium H4 | 8.7 inches |
| XT Touring H4 | 8.7 inches |
2015 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2015 is 8.7 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| i | 8.7 inches |
| i Limited | 8.7 inches |
| i Premium | 8.7 inches |
| i Touring | 8.7 inches |
| XT Premium | 8.7 inches |
| XT Touring | 8.7 inches |
2014 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2014 is 8.7 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| i Premium Moonroof/AllWeat | 8.7 inches |
| i | 8.7 inches |
| i Limited | 8.7 inches |
| i Touring | 8.7 inches |
| XT Premium | 8.7 inches |
| XT Touring | 8.7 inches |
2013 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2013 is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| X | 8.7 inches |
| X Limited | 8.7 inches |
| X Premium | 8.7 inches |
| X Touring | 8.7 inches |
| XT Premium | 8.9 inches |
| XT Touring | 8.9 inches |
2012 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2012 is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| X | 8.9 inches |
| X Limited | 8.9 inches |
| X Premium | 8.9 inches |
| X Touring | 8.9 inches |
| XT Premium | 8.7 inches |
| XT Touring | 8.7 inches |
2011 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2011 is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| X | 8.7 inches |
| X Limited | 8.7 inches |
| X Premium | 8.7 inches |
| X Touring | 8.7 inches |
| XT Premium | 8.9 inches |
| XT Touring | 8.9 inches |
2010 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2010 is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| X | 8.7 inches |
| X Limited | 8.7 inches |
| X Premium | 8.7 inches |
| X SE | 8.7 inches |
| XT Limited | 8.9 inches |
| XT Premium | 8.9 inches |
2009 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2009 is between 8.7 inches and 8.9 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| X | 8.7 inches |
| X L.L. Bean | 8.7 inches |
| X Limited | 8.7 inches |
| X Premium | 8.7 inches |
| XT | 8.9 inches |
| XT Limited | 8.9 inches |
2008 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2008 is between 7.9 inches and 8.1 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| X | 8.1 inches |
| X L.L. Bean | 8.1 inches |
| X Premium | 8.1 inches |
| X Sport | 8.1 inches |
| XT Limited | 7.9 inches |
| XT Sport | 7.9 inches |
2007 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2007 is between 7.9 inches and 8.1 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| X | 8.1 inches |
| X L.L. Bean | 8.1 inches |
| X Premium | 8.1 inches |
| X Sport | 8.1 inches |
| XT Limited | 7.9 inches |
| XT Sport | 7.9 inches |
2006 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2006 is between 7.9 inches and 8.1 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| X | 8.1 inches |
| X L.L. Bean | 8.1 inches |
| X Premium | 8.1 inches |
| XT Limited | 7.9 inches |
2005 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2005 is 7.5 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| X | 7.5 inches |
| XS | 7.5 inches |
| XS L.L. Bean | 7.5 inches |
| XT | 7.5 inches |
2004 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2004 is between 7.3 inches and 7.5 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| X | 7.3 inches |
| XS | 7.3 inches |
| XT | 7.5 inches |
2003 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2003 is 7.5 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| X | 7.5 inches |
| XS | 7.5 inches |
2002 Subaru Forester Ground Clearance
The ground clearance of the Subaru Forester in 2002 is 7.5 inches.
| Trim | Min. Ground Clearance (Imp.) |
|---|---|
| L | 7.5 inches |
| S | 7.5 inches |
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