Subaru Forester 2026 Price in Saudi Arabia

The 2026 Subaru Forester is a compact SUV built around genuine all-wheel-drive engineering and a practical, family-friendly cabin — making it a distinctive choice in Saudi Arabia's competitive compact SUV segment. Prices start from SAR 135,250.

All Forester variants are powered by a 2.5 L naturally aspirated engine producing 168 bhp, mated to a Lineartronic Automatic and Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel-drive system as standard. The entry 2.0i-L EyeSight trim offers strong value with Subaru's EyeSight driver assistance suite already included. The top-spec 2.0i-S EyeSight, priced from SAR 150,000, adds premium cabin materials, additional driver assistance features, and a higher level of comfort equipment — worthwhile for buyers doing long highway runs between cities. The Forester is competitive on fuel efficiency for its class given its standard AWD configuration, and the cabin comfortably accommodates 5 with class-above headroom throughout.

Pros: symmetrical AWD is standard across the entire range — no premium needed to get genuine four-wheel traction, unlike most rivals. EyeSight's pre-collision braking and adaptive cruise are well-calibrated and genuinely useful on Saudi highways. The elevated seating position and wide door openings make entry and exit easier than lower-slung competitors. Cons: the naturally aspirated 2.5 L engine delivers adequate but unhurried performance — turbocharged rivals feel noticeably livelier at motorway speeds. Subaru's local dealer network in Saudi Arabia is smaller than that of Toyota or Honda, which may affect convenience for routine servicing.

Used Forester inventory in Saudi Arabia is limited, which makes direct market-value benchmarking difficult. The model's niche status can mean slower turnover on resale, but the standard AWD specification and durable engine tend to attract buyers seeking long-term reliability over outright low purchase price.

Buyers cross-shopping the Forester in Saudi Arabia frequently also consider the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, and Honda CR-V — similarly sized compact SUVs with strong dealer support and broad market acceptance. The Forester's standard AWD across all trims is its clearest differentiator; the RAV4 Hybrid counters with superior fuel efficiency, while the CX-5 leads on interior refinement and driving feel.

How much does the Subaru Forester cost in Saudi Arabia?

Three 2026 specifications, all mechanically identical — same boxer engine, same all-wheel drive, same body. SAR 135,250 buys the 2.0i-L EyeSight and SAR 150,000 the 2.0i-S EyeSight, with the Sport version between them. You are choosing equipment levels here, not capability, which is unusual in this segment.

Which Forester trim is the one to buy?

The Sport. It brings the driver-assistance package and the interior upgrades without the top trim's larger wheels, which harm the ride on exactly the rough surfaces this car is good on. The entry version is well enough equipped that nobody should feel short-changed by it.

Subaru Forester or Toyota RAV4?

The Forester is the better car away from smooth roads: permanent all-wheel drive rather than an on-demand system, more ground clearance, better all-round visibility and a larger boot. The Toyota RAV4 is more economical and much easier to sell later. The Mazda CX-5 is the most enjoyable of the three on tarmac.

What does a Forester cost to run in Saudi Arabia?

Fuel is the main cost, because driving all four wheels permanently is less efficient than the part-time systems rivals use. Everything else is cheap: a naturally aspirated boxer four with no turbocharger, conventional suspension and a well-understood drivetrain. Keep the all-wheel-drive fluid changes on schedule and it is an undemanding car to own.

Does the Forester hold its value, and what should you watch for as it ages?

Under the class — about 46% after five years, against roughly 56% for mainstream Japanese cars here, which is a function of Subaru's smaller sales volume rather than the car's durability. The Foresters reaching CarSwitch for inspection arrive at a median of around 150,000 km, a high figure that shows how long these stay on the road. At that mileage the drivetrain service history is what matters, and it is the first thing to look for on the individual inspection report.