The 2022 Subaru Forester is a versatile SUV designed for excursions around Wakefield, Reading, and Danvers, MA-and beyond. A big part of this has to do with the features it offers. However, it's also attributed to the various dimensions of the Forester.
To help you learn more, we at Ira Subaru have created this Subaru Forester dimensions review. Get the important info about its dimensions and more by reading!
2022 Forester Exterior Dimensions
The 2022 Subaru Forester is built for all kinds of adventures, whether around town or off the beaten path. With its size, you can drive in any area with ease. This ability is illustrated through the following exterior dimensions:
- Length: 182.7 inches
- Width: 71.5 inches
- Height (without roof rails): 67.5 inches
- Height (with roof rails): 68.1 inches
The Sweet Spot in Size
Your 2022 Subaru Forester is large enough for all your passengers to stretch out comfortably, while also small enough to make parking easy. This SUV is smack in the middle of the sweet spot in terms of size.
While your SUV is the perfect size for parking, the Forester has several parking features that can make getting in or out of your spot a breeze:
- Rear-Vision Camera: You'll always see what's behind you when in reverse, thanks to the standard Rear-Vision Camera.
- Available Reverse Automatic Braking: Taking your Rear-Vision Camera one step further, the optional Reverse Automatic Braking system can automatically apply brake pressure when a potential hazard is detected.
- Available Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: When you're backing out of parking spots, you can have ease of mind you won't be caught off guard by any rogue shopping carts, pedestrians, or other vehicles. Using its available rear sensors, you'll receive an alert if an object is detected when in reverse. That way, you can make adjustments to avoid a collision.
Adventure-Ready Dimensions
Not only is the Forester an ideal size for all kinds of excursions, but it's also designed for them as well. This is especially true with the higher trim levels. like the Forester Sport, the Forester Limited, and the Forester Touring. Each trim comes with 18-inch alloy wheels to give your ride a little extra height.
Plus, thanks to the standard Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system, you can take the road less traveled with ease. Coupled with the 8.7-inch ground clearance, you'll be climbing over obstacles like it's no big deal on your next adventure. With the Forester Wilderness trim, you'll have added undercarriage protection thanks to its 9.2-inch ground clearance!
Passenger Dimensions & Amenities
While the 2022 Forester is a compact SUV, it has more than enough space for five people. No matter where you sit, you'll have lots of room to stretch out comfortably. This is evident with the spacious interior dimensions of this SUV.
Interior Subaru Forester Dimensions | |
Passenger Volume | 111.6 cubic feet |
Headroom (front/rear) | 41.2/39.6 inches |
Legroom (front/rear) | 43.3/39.4 inches |
Shoulder Room (front/rear) | 58.1/57.2 inches |
No matter if you're going on a short commute to soccer practice or taking the quick drive to Harold Parker State Forest for some camping, everyone can arrive with relaxed muscles.
Comfort-Enhancing Features
Inside your 2022 Forester, you'll find several amenities to help heighten your comfort level. For example, you can upgrade the interior to include the available 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat. The customization offered with this feature allows you to seamlessly find your perfect seating position.
Your copilot will travel with the same customization abilities, thanks to the optional 8-way power-adjustable seat.
Don't forget about your rear-seat passengers! With available heated seats for all passengers, everyone can stay warm and relaxed on cooler days.
Personalized Climate Settings
You can also rely on the climate control system to keep you and your passengers comfortable, especially when the interior is equipped with the available dual-zone automatic climate control system. When it's equipped, you and your front-seat passenger can independently set and adjust your preferred temperature settings.
What's so great about this feature is that your adjustments will never affect their settings. For example, if you like it cooler while your copilot likes it warm, you can easily make these individual adjustments.
Cargo Dimensions & Convenience Features
No matter what kind of trip you may want to take, whether to the beach or the mountains, you'll need to have all your gear in tow.
Luckily, there's plenty of space to fit it all:
- Cargo space behind rear seats: 28.9 cubic feet
- Maximum cargo space: 74.2 cubic feet
Easy Cargo-Loading Features
For those times you need a mix of passenger and cargo space, simply utilize the standard 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks. That way, you'll have a little extra space while still allowing one or two rear-seat passengers to come along for the ride.
The available one-touch folding rear seatbacks make customizing the second row of seats in your Subaru Forester as easy as pressing a button.
Whether you're utilizing the 28.9 or the 74.2 cubic feet of cargo space, loading up your cargo area is a breeze. With its extra-wide rear gate, filling your cargo area with large items is easy.
When your Forester is equipped with the available power rear gate, you can even load up your cargo area while your hands are full. Use your key fob, the button on your trunk, or an interior button to automatically open or close the liftgate.
Forester Accessories for Extra Cargo Space
As mentioned, your Forester can be equipped with roof rails. These allow you to add accessories to your SUV and add extra cargo space. With this feature, you can securely strap down bikes, a kayak, or any other large piece of equipment, such as a cargo carrier.
Test Drive a 2022 Subaru Forester
With the exterior and interior dimensions, plus the long list of features in the 2022 Subaru Forester, you're ready for all kinds of trips around Wakefield, Reading, or Danvers, Massachusetts.
If you want to see for yourself how the dimensions of this SUV measure up, don't hesitate to pay our experts a visit. Here, they'll give you a tour of each trim level and explain how their features are sure to enhance your commute.
Contact us at Ira Subaru to schedule your 2022 Subaru Forester today!