Juneau, Douglas, and All of Southeast Alaska
Six Forester trims, one AWD system built into every single one. From the value-focused Standard model to the leather-appointed Touring, the 2026 Subaru Forester is built to handle Southeast Alaska's steep grades, rain, and snow without a second thought. Compare every trim below and find the one that fits your road.
The 2026 Subaru Forester comes in six trims: Standard, Sport, Sport Onyx Edition, Premium, Touring, and Limited. Every trim comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, so the difference between them comes down to comfort, technology, and styling, not traction. Here's how they stack up for drivers navigating Douglas, the Mendenhall Valley, or the switchbacks out toward Auke Bay.
| Trim | Best For | Key Features | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Budget-conscious daily drivers | AWD, cloth seats, EyeSight-eligible | Lowest cost of entry |
| Sport | Active lifestyles, gear haulers | Unique wheels, roof rails, sport styling | Athletic look |
| Sport Onyx Edition | Drivers who want Sport with a stealth look | Blacked-out wheels and badging | Darkest trim available |
| Premium | Most Juneau families | Added comfort and convenience tech | Most popular trim |
| Touring | Buyers who want the fullest package | Leather-trimmed seating, top tech package | Top of the lineup |
| Limited | Upscale cabin without every top-tier feature | Leather-trimmed seating, upscale styling | Just below Touring |
The Premium and Limited trims sit next to each other in the lineup, which is why this comparison comes up so often. Premium focuses on everyday comfort and convenience upgrades over the Standard trim. Limited moves up to leather-trimmed seating and a more upscale cabin, sitting just one step below Touring. If leather seating and a dressier interior matter more to you than saving on the sticker, Limited is the jump worth making. If you'd rather put that difference toward accessories or a service package, Premium covers the essentials well.
Every Forester trim shares the same Symmetrical AWD system, which matters more here than most places. Whether you're heading up to the Eaglecrest turns in January or driving the Douglas bridge in a sideways rain, the standard AWD and available EyeSight suite are doing the same job across every trim on this page.
If you're weighing a Forester coming off the barge against buying local, our team handles the freight, the PDI, and the paperwork here in Juneau, no ferry schedule required on your end.
The 2026 Subaru Forester comes in six trims: Standard, Sport, Sport Onyx Edition, Premium, Touring, and Limited. Every trim includes Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment.
Premium adds comfort and convenience upgrades over the Standard trim. Limited steps up further with leather-trimmed seating and a more upscale cabin, sitting just below the Touring trim.
Yes. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is standard across all six Forester trims, from Standard through Touring. It's not an upgrade you have to pay extra for at any trim level.
The Sport Onyx Edition is built on the Sport trim with a blacked-out treatment: gloss-black wheels and dark exterior badging in place of the standard Sport trim's brightwork.
Towing capacity varies by model year and configuration. Check the current-year Forester spec sheet or contact our team directly for the exact towing rating on the Sport trim you're considering.
Since AWD is standard on every trim, the right choice usually comes down to comfort and budget rather than capability. Standard or Sport cover daily driving well; Premium is the most common pick for Juneau families; Touring and Limited add leather-trimmed seating for drivers who want a dressier cabin.
