The 2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring delivers trusted Subaru capability with refined comfort and versatility. Powered by a dependable 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder engine paired with a smooth Lineartronic CVT and Subarus legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, it provides confident traction and balanced performance in all types of weather and road conditions.
As the top trim of the 2.5i lineup, the Touring model surrounds you with premium touches including leather-trimmed seating, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, and a premium sound system. Advanced driver-assist features help add confidence behind the wheel, while the spacious cabin and versatile cargo area make it ready for both everyday errands and weekend adventures.
With one owner and a clean CARFAX, this Forester stands out as a well-cared-for SUV that blends comfort, safety, and practicality into one dependable package. From Annapolis Subaru - where great cars meet great people.
Used 2018 SubaruForester 2.5i Touring
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- Exterior Color
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Interior Color
- Saddle Brown
- VIN
- JF2SJAWC3JH508254
- Model Code
- JFJ
- Stock Number
- S725A
- Odometer
- 87,198 miles
- Drivetrain
- AWD
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Split folding rear seat
- Memory seat
Included Packages & Accessories
- Navigation System
- Base Model w/Saddle Brown Interior
- 8 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- harman/kardon 440W Amp & Speaker System
- harman/kardon® Speakers
- Radio data system
- Radio: Subaru Starlink 7.0" Multimedia Nav System
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear window defroster
- Memory seat
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: STARLINK
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Power moonroof
- Rear Bumper Cover
- Power Liftgate
- Blind Spot Detection
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Front fog lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
- Bumpers: body-color
- Driver's Side Mirror
- Exterior Mirror Hardware Kit
- Heated door mirrors
- Passenger's Side Mirror
- Power door mirrors
- Roof rack: rails only
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- EyeSight System
- Front reading lights
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Leather Shift Knob
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Heated Front Bucket Seats
- Heated front seats
- Perforated Leather-Trimmed Upholstery
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 18" x 7.0J High Luster Silver Finish Alloy
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.70 Axle Ratio
- **1 OWNER CLEAN CARFAX
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: EyeSight Adaptive Cruise Control
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: STARLINK
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 225/55HR18.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 225/55HR18.0
- Wheel size: 18"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- CD-MP3 decoder
- Primary LCD size: 7.0"
- Radio data system
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 4
- Smart device integration: STARLINK/MirrorLink
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: Not Available
- Cylinder configuration: H-4
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.5
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 26mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 28mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 32mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 15.9gal.
- Horsepower: 170hp @ 5,800RPM
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
- Transmission: continuously variable automatic
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 23 deg
- Departure angle: 25 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 221mm (8.7")
- Ramp breakover angle: 21 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Cargo: power liftgate
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: polished
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 10.00 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,585kg (3,494lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 94.0mm x 89.9mm (3.70" x 3.54")
- Engine displacement: 2.5 L
- Engine horsepower: 170hp @ 5,800RPM
- Engine torque: 174 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,796mm (70.7")
- Exterior height: 1,732mm (68.2")
- Exterior length: 4,610mm (181.5")
- Front headroom: 1,016mm (40.0")
- Front hiproom: 1,369mm (53.9")
- Front legroom: 1,092mm (43.0")
- Front shoulder room: 1,448mm (57.0")
- GVWR: 2,032kg (4,480lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 892 L (31 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,940 L (69 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,925L (103.3 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 953mm (37.5")
- Rear hiproom: 1,346mm (53.0")
- Rear legroom: 965mm (38.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,435mm (56.5")
- Towing capacity: 680kg (1,500lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.3m (17.4')
- Wheelbase: 2,639mm (103.9")
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: EyeSight active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking mitigation
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Reverse Automatic Braking mitigation
- Security system
- Tracker system
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 4.0
I like it
By Mark on 11/27/2025 4:22:54 PM
Bought my 2016 Forester new and got about $4k off the sticker price. I maintain it very well and do the work myself. I’ve had to replace the shift safety interlock mechanism at around 80k miles, due to occasionally being unable remove the key from the ignition; replaced rear wheel hub at 130k miles; replaced infotainment head (radio) at about 100k miles. Biggest disappointment is the mediocre a/c that doesn’t blow very cold when it is really hot outside. It’s a very easy car to work on and maintain. New cars today are way overpriced, and I dislike the over abundance of angst inducing “safety” features so I’m going to keep my Forester and swap out the engine and trans. with salvage yard replacements when my engine and trans. give up the ghost. - 4.0
Mostly enjoyed it until the computer began failing
By rbinsc on 11/10/2025 10:09:28 PM
Bought my "Pearl" '17 Subaru Forester used in 2020 or 21. The best things about it, hands down, were the great visibility from the big windows, high safety rating, ground clearance and rear passenger legroom + cargo space. It got decent gas mileage for mostly in-town driving. On the highway it had lousy road noise, so backseat passengers can't follow a conversation happening in front. I would have kept it until the wheels fell off, but the onboard computer started going haywire and the replacement cost was hefty for an 8 yo vehicle. Aside from road noise, my main complaints were the awful infotainment interface and tiny (useless) backup camera screen. So last November I decided to upgrade to the quieter, hybrid '21 Toyota Venza. - 5.0
DWP Subaru 2018
By DWP Subaru 2018 on 4/17/2025 5:33:01 PM
Just spent $2000 plus for regular service 50k miles and new tires. Excellent car runs like a top! I’m considering buying a new one! It has multiple safety features all current with 2018
