Subaru Forester 2026 price in Kenya
No 2026 Subaru Forester is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is new to KRA, which takes 0% off its CRSP value: about KES 3,650,000 – KES 5,700,000 landed across 11 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Subaru Forester 2026, by version
KRA treats a Subaru Forester 2026 landing in 2026 as new and takes 0% off its CRSP value before charging tax.
| KRA model | Engine | CRSP value | Customs value | Import duty (35%) | Excise duty | VAT (16%) | Import declaration fee (2.5%) | Railway development levy (2%) | Total taxes | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORESTER 2.0I-L EYESIGHT | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,348,983 | KES 1,777,362 | KES 622,077 | KES 599,860 | KES 479,888 | KES 44,434 | KES 35,547 | KES 1,781,806 | KES 3,664,168 |
| FORESTER X-BREAK | 2,498 cc · Petrol | KES 4,527,134 | KES 1,850,170 | KES 647,560 | KES 624,433 | KES 499,546 | KES 46,254 | KES 37,003 | KES 1,854,796 | KES 3,809,966 |
| FORSTER X-BREAK | 2,498 cc · Petrol | KES 4,715,764 | KES 1,927,260 | KES 674,541 | KES 650,450 | KES 520,360 | KES 48,182 | KES 38,545 | KES 1,932,078 | KES 3,964,338 |
| FORESTER ADVANCE | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,812,175 | KES 1,966,662 | KES 688,332 | KES 663,749 | KES 530,999 | KES 49,167 | KES 39,333 | KES 1,971,580 | KES 4,043,242 |
| FORSTER X-BREAK | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,855,491 | KES 1,984,364 | KES 694,527 | KES 669,723 | KES 535,778 | KES 49,609 | KES 39,687 | KES 1,989,324 | KES 4,078,688 |
| FORSTER ADVANCE | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 5,012,683 | KES 2,048,606 | KES 717,012 | KES 691,405 | KES 553,124 | KES 51,215 | KES 40,972 | KES 2,053,728 | KES 4,207,334 |
| FORESTER 2.0XT EYESIGHT | 1,998 cc · Petrol | KES 5,059,840 | KES 2,067,878 | KES 723,757 | KES 697,909 | KES 558,327 | KES 51,697 | KES 41,358 | KES 2,073,048 | KES 4,245,926 |
| FORSTER SPORT | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 5,222,272 | KES 2,134,262 | KES 746,992 | KES 720,314 | KES 576,251 | KES 53,357 | KES 42,685 | KES 2,139,599 | KES 4,378,861 |
| FORSTER URBAN SELECTION | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 5,763,712 | KES 2,355,540 | KES 824,439 | KES 794,995 | KES 635,996 | KES 58,889 | KES 47,111 | KES 2,361,430 | KES 4,821,970 |
| FORESTER STI SPORT | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 6,340,083 | KES 2,591,094 | KES 906,883 | KES 874,494 | KES 699,595 | KES 64,777 | KES 51,822 | KES 2,597,571 | KES 5,293,665 |
| FORESTER STI BLACK SPORT BLACK INTERIOR SELECTION | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 6,724,331 | KES 2,748,130 | KES 961,846 | KES 927,494 | KES 741,995 | KES 68,703 | KES 54,963 | KES 2,755,001 | KES 5,608,131 |
Landed cost is KRA's customs value plus these taxes and KES 105,000 for port, clearing and registration. The car's own price, shipping and Cada's service fee are not included. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.
2026 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KES 1,750,000 – KES 2,800,000 | KES 3,650,000 – KES 5,700,000 | – |
| 2025 | KES 1,750,000 – KES 2,800,000 | KES 3,650,000 – KES 5,700,000 | Same |
| 2024 | KES 1,400,000 – KES 2,250,000 | KES 2,950,000 – KES 4,550,000 | −KES 700,000 |
Subaru Forester 2026 questions
How much is a 2026 Subaru Forester in Kenya?
No 2026 Subaru Forester is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 3,650,000 – KES 5,700,000 with KRA taxes, port, clearing and registration (based on KRA's values; the car's own price and shipping differ).
What is the import duty on a 2026 Subaru Forester?
KRA values a 2026 Subaru Forester at its CRSP value less 0% depreciation for a 0-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,750,000 – KES 2,800,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2026 Subaru Forester be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2026 Subaru Forester can land up to the end of 2033. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2026 Subaru Forester have?
KRA lists 11 versions of the Subaru Forester with 1,795 cc, 1,995 cc, 1,998 cc, 2,498 cc engines (petrol). Which of them were built in 2026 depends on the car; a 2026 Subaru Forester's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.