Will the 2026 Subaru Forester clear the snow?
Yes. Clears 6 in of snow.
8.7in of clearance
- 2.7 in to spare.
- 2026 Subaru Forester AWD.
- AWD or 4WD on 12 of 12 trims. This trim: AWD.
- Higher than 84% of 156 SUVs (2026).
6 inches of snow.
| Snow depth | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in | +4.7 in | Yes |
| 6 in | +2.7 in | Yes |
| 8 in | +0.7 in | Yes |
| 10 in | -1.3 in | No |
| 12 in | -3.3 in | No |
| Trim | Drivetrain | Clearance, in | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | AWD | 8.7 | +2.7 in | Yes |
| Premier AWD | AWD | 8.7 | +2.7 in | Yes |
| Premium AWD | AWD | 8.7 | +2.7 in | Yes |
| Hybrid Premium AWD | AWD | 8.7 | +2.7 in | Yes |
| Sport AWD | AWD | 8.7 | +2.7 in | Yes |
| Limited AWD | AWD | 8.7 | +2.7 in | Yes |
| Sport Onyx Edition AWD | AWD | 8.7 | +2.7 in | Yes |
| Hybrid Sport AWD | AWD | 8.7 | +2.7 in | Yes |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | AWD | 8.7 | +2.7 in | Yes |
| Touring AWD | AWD | 8.7 | +2.7 in | Yes |
| Hybrid Touring AWD | AWD | 8.7 | +2.7 in | Yes |
What this cannot tell you
Clearance at rest, empty. Load lowers it.
Tires and drivetrain not scored.
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