Key Points:
- We have the 2026 Subaru Forester on our lot in Long Island City, and it is the top compact SUV according to Consumer Reports for the 13th year running.
- Every trim comes with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, gets up to 33 mpg, and has more passenger space than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, or Hyundai Tucson.
- Stop in, compare all six trims from Base to Touring, and take one out on the streets you actually drive every day.
- You can buy a Subaru Forester and 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid for sale in Queens, New York at Koeppel Subaru serving the area and beyond!
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Consumer Reports named the Forester the Top Compact SUV for 13 consecutive years. Thirteen. That is not a fluke or a one-time award. That is over a decade of independent reviewers saying this vehicle beats the RAV4, beats the CR-V, beats the Tucson, beats the Rogue, year after year. And the 2026 model earned a Consumer Reports Top Pick designation on top of that, an honor given to just 10 vehicles in the entire country.
So, if you have been shopping compact SUVs in Queens and feeling overwhelmed with choices, let us save you some time.
What Makes the 2026 Subaru Forester the Top Compact SUV?
Start with the basics. Every 2026 Subaru Forester comes with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment. Not optional. Not limited to certain trims. Standard on every single one, from the Base all the way up to the Touring. The system sends power to all four wheels at all times. It reads your speed, braking, and steering inputs in real time and moves power to the wheels with the most grip the instant one slips. Subaru built the drivetrain along the centerline of the vehicle, so weight is balanced evenly between both sides. That keeps the handling stable and predictable, which you will appreciate on a rainy Grand Central Parkway or a snowy side street in Whitestone.
Fuel economy is strong too. The Forester gets up to 33 mpg on the highway and 26 in the city. Keep in mind those numbers already include all-wheel drive running at all times. A lot of competing SUVs advertise similar fuel economy on their front-wheel-drive models, then the number drops once you add AWD. With the Forester, the number you see is the number you get.
How Much Space Does the 2026 Forester Actually Have?
This is where the Forester surprises people. It looks like a compact SUV from the outside, but the interior tells a different story. You get up to 110.8 cubic feet of passenger volume. That is more room than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, and Mazda CX-5. Your passengers in the back seat have real legroom, not the "sit sideways and hope for the best" kind.
Cargo space is generous too. Up to 74.4 cubic feet of total cargo space with the rear seats folded, which beats the RAV4 and Mazda CX-5. The rear gate opening is extra wide, and a foot-activated power rear gate is available so you can open it with a kick when your hands are full. We have watched customers load full strollers, sports equipment, and weekend camping gear without having to play Tetris.
If you are comparing compact SUVs and interior room is high on your list, the Subaru Forester for sale in Queens New York has more usable space than most of the vehicles you are cross-shopping.
How Does the Forester Handle Queens Roads and Weather?
We already covered the all-wheel-drive system, but ground clearance is part of the equation too. Standard Forester trims give you 8.7 inches of clearance, which handles potholes, speed bumps, and unplowed snow without scraping. The Wilderness trim bumps that up to 9.3 inches with standard all-terrain tires for drivers who regularly leave pavement behind.
Available X-MODE with Hill Descent Control optimizes the engine and transmission for extra traction in slippery conditions. On the Sport, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trims, dual-function X-MODE adds separate settings for snow, dirt, deep snow, and mud. That gives you granular control over how the vehicle handles traction when the weather or the terrain gets rough.
Queens has a little bit of everything. Flooded intersections after a heavy rain. Ice patches in January. Construction zones with uneven pavement half the year. The 2026 Subaru Forester in Queens NY handles all of it without making you think twice.
What Safety Features Come Standard on the 2026 Forester?
Every Forester we sell comes with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. The system acts like an extra set of eyes on the road, monitoring traffic movement and warning you if you drift out of your lane. Automatic Pre-Collision Braking can apply full braking force in an emergency, and Pre-Collision Throttle Management cuts engine power to reduce impact force if it detects danger ahead. Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering takes stress out of highway driving, helping with steering, braking, and throttle control while keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Available Automatic Emergency Steering goes a step further. If Pre-Collision Braking alone cannot prevent a collision, the system can provide steering support to help you avoid the obstacle. A 360-degree Surround-View Monitor is available on higher trims and shows you a top-down camera view when you are parking, which is a real help in tight spots around Queens and Manhattan. DriverFocus can detect if your attention drifts from the road and alert you to refocus.
The 2026 Forester earned a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA. Subaru has been rated number one in safety for six consecutive years according to ACSI. We sell a lot of Foresters to families with young kids, and the safety tech is almost always the thing that seals the deal.
How Long Does a Subaru Forester Last?
Ninety-six percent of Subaru Forester vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today. Read that again. That is a higher survival rate than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Rogue, and Ford Escape. When you are putting your money into a compact SUV, you want to know it is going to be around for years to come, and the data backs the Forester up.
JD Power also ranked the Forester number one for 2025 Projected Resale Value among compact SUVs, which means it holds its value well if you ever decide to sell or trade in down the road.
What Tech Comes Inside the 2026 Forester?
The available 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen is the centerpiece of the cabin, and it comes standard on the Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trims. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto pair your phone the moment you get in. Wireless charging is available so you can leave the cables at home. Bluetooth hands-free calling works across every trim.
Premium upholstery options are available too, including leather-trimmed, Ultrasuede-trimmed, and durable StarTex options depending on trim. The newly available Onyx Edition Package on the Sport adds gloss-black and metallic accents, unique 19-inch dark metallic wheels, and Black/Gray StarTex upholstery for a sharper look inside and out.
Where to Buy a Subaru Forester for Sale in Queens, New York?
You can buy a Subaru Forester for sale in Queens New York right here at our dealership on Northern Blvd in Long Island City. We carry all six trims of the 2026 Subaru Forester in Queens NY, from the Base through the Touring, so you can sit in each one and compare them in person.
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