1997–present · partial research
Forester
A taller, more car-like AWD wagon launched before "crossover" was an established category — a genuine early-mover story, plus the SG-generation turbo XT and the JDM-only Forester STi.
Scope
Global; a JDM/other-market Forester STi existed, never sold in the US.
Coveragepartial as of 23 July 2026
Chassis and generation ledger
The researched eras
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01
1997–2002
SF →
First generation; original proto-crossover positioning.
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02
2002–2008
SG →
Includes the turbo XT and the JDM-only Forester STi.
- 03 2008–2013
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04
2013–2018
SJ →
Includes the FA20F turbo XT.
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05
2018–2024
SK →
Includes the Wilderness trim.
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06
2024–present
SL →
Includes the e-BOXER hybrid.