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Forester: Limited, Field or Touring?
Every Forester has the same core all-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain. The choice between Limited, Field and Touring is about comfort, finish and convenience.
Your quick guide
- Current UK prices: Limited £39,995 OTR; Field £41,545; Touring £44,100.
- Shared capability: Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, automatic transmission and up to 1,870kg braked towing.
- Grade choice: Field adds practical cabin and convenience upgrades; Touring adds leather, a sunroof and heated rear seats.
The core Forester specification is shared
All three UK grades use the 2.0-litre e-BOXER petrol-electric hybrid system with Lineartronic automatic transmission and permanent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. There is no external charging connection to organise.
Two-mode X-MODE and Hill Descent Control are part of the shared specification, alongside 220mm ground clearance and a maximum 1,870kg braked towing figure. Choosing the entry grade does not mean choosing a different core drivetrain.
- Shared maximum braked towing
- 1,870kg
- Shared ground clearance
- 220mm
- WLTP combined fuel economy
- 34.9mpg
Figures from Subaru’s current UK Forester specification. All three grades are listed at 34.9mpg and 183g/km CO₂ WLTP combined. Actual consumption varies with use.
What do the three grades include?
Forester Limited
- Current UK OTR price
- £39,995
- Wheels / upholstery
- 18-inch alloys / fabric
- Front-seat comfort
- Heated front seats; power driver adjustment with memory
- Infotainment
- 11.6-inch screen; wireless smartphone connection
- Parking
- 360-degree camera
- Driver assistance
- EyeSight and Driver Monitoring System
The shared hybrid AWD system with a well-equipped starting cabin.
Forester Field
- Current UK OTR price
- £41,545
- Price above Limited
- £1,550
- Seat finish
- Water-repellent grey synthetic leather with green stitching
- Cold-weather upgrade
- Heated steering wheel
- Convenience
- Gesture-operated power tailgate
- Navigation
- Built-in satellite navigation
Practical upgrades for owners who value an easy-care cabin and tailgate access.
Forester Touring
- Current UK OTR price
- £44,100
- Price above Field
- £2,555
- Wheels / seat finish
- 19-inch alloys / genuine leather with suede inserts
- Passenger comfort
- Heated rear seats
- Roof
- Sliding glass sunroof
- Exterior finish
- Low-profile roof rails and gloss-black mirror details
The highest grade adds rear-seat comfort and a more extensively finished cabin.
Official UK information: Forester UK grades and technical data.
The entry grade
Limited: start with what you already get
Limited includes heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory, a large central touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 360-degree camera is another feature you can try without moving up a grade.
The EyeSight assistance package and Driver Monitoring System are also standard. Ask the team to explain the settings and alerts, then familiarise yourself with them during your drive. They are assistance systems, with the driver responsible for control and observation.
If the fabric interior suits you and the extra tailgate, heating or roof features are not priorities, Limited gives you the same core AWD and quoted towing capacity at the lowest starting price.
That makes it worth including in your comparison even if you originally had a higher grade in mind. Sit in the actual car and try the controls before deciding which equipment you will miss or use.
Everyday practicality
Field: practical details for an active week
Field’s £1,550 premium over Limited adds water-repellent synthetic-leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, navigation and a gesture-operated powered tailgate. Each is a specific feature to test rather than a general promise of a better car.
For regular dog walks, family outings or muddy sports kits, compare how you would use the seat finish and loading access. Water-repellent upholstery helps with care, but it does not replace suitable seat protection or the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
Both Limited and Field have a 508-litre boot with the rear seats up and a quoted 1,731 litres with them folded. Try your dog crate, pushchair or usual luggage in the car to check the shape as well as the volume.
Official UK information: Subaru Forester grade and luggage specifications.
Touring: more comfort for rear passengers
Touring’s main additions include heated rear seats, a sliding glass sunroof and genuine leather upholstery with suede inserts. Its 19-inch wheels and exterior finish also distinguish it from Field.
The boot remains 508 litres with the rear seats up. Subaru’s detailed UK table lists 1,679 litres with seats folded for Touring, compared with 1,731 litres for Limited and Field, so the maximum luggage figure is not identical across the range.
If the rear seats are regularly occupied, ask your passengers to try Touring’s seating and roof before choosing. If you mainly carry bulky loads with seats folded, compare the available space of the exact grades.
The extra equipment does not change the published 1,870kg maximum braked towing limit. Any towing decision still needs the particular car’s permitted masses and your trailer’s laden weight to be checked.
Warranty and your showroom visit
Subaru’s UK new-car warranty is three years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. The hybrid battery has eight-year or 100,000-mile cover, and the manufacturer lists three years of UK and European recovery assistance. Maintenance requirements, exclusions and individual component terms apply. Read Subaru’s warranty information.
- Bring your usual load. Check bags, child seats and any dog crate in the exact grade.
- Try the tailgate. Compare Limited with Field’s powered operation.
- Include your passengers. Try Touring’s rear seating and sunroof together.
- Explain your towing needs. Bring the trailer or caravan’s weight details for the team to discuss.
Your questions answered
What are the UK Subaru Forester trim levels?
The current grades are Limited, Field and Touring, with starting OTR prices of £39,995, £41,545 and £44,100 respectively.
Do all Forester grades have all-wheel drive?
Yes. All use permanent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, the 2.0-litre e-BOXER hybrid system and Lineartronic automatic transmission.
What does Field add over Limited?
Field adds water-repellent synthetic-leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, built-in navigation and a gesture-operated power tailgate, among its specification differences.
What does Touring add over Field?
Touring adds features including 19-inch wheels, genuine leather with suede inserts, heated rear seats and a sliding glass sunroof.
How much can Subaru Forester tow?
Subaru quotes up to 1,870kg braked and 750kg unbraked across these grades. Check the car’s permitted loading and your trailer’s actual laden weight.
Is Forester boot space identical across all grades?
All have a quoted 508 litres with rear seats up. The detailed UK specification lists 1,731 litres folded for Limited and Field, and 1,679 litres for Touring.
Where can I test drive a Forester with Invicta?
Contact Invicta Subaru Crawley at Keepers Corner, Burstow, near Gatwick. Check the available grade and arrange your visit with the team.
Discover Subaru at Invicta Motors
Explore Forester with Invicta Subaru Crawley at Keepers Corner, Burstow, near Gatwick. Tell the team which grades you want to compare and ask about demonstrators, current stock and a part-exchange valuation.
Keep exploring: e-BOXER explained · Subaru warranty explained.
Sources: Subaru Forester UK specification · Subaru warranty and recovery.
UK information checked 8 October 2026. Specifications, prices and availability can change. Compare the exact grade and offer with your team.
