While some would be happy with the Forester Sport model, others are going to want it fully loaded – and totally painted black. This is what the 2026 Forester Sport Onyx Edition offers. It builds on the already excellent capabilities of the Sport model, such as 180-hp BOXER engine, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, dual function X-MODE, standard blind spot monitoring and StarTex interior, and gives it a complete “murdering” of its exterior and a unique interior finish. Perfect for those who want the capabilities of the Sport but not the colorful design and don’t want to spend extra money on the paint. It sells off the lot rather quickly.
The regular Sport gives you bronze wheels, StarTex upholstery, dual-function X-MODE, and standard blind-spot monitoring — great value if you like the bronze look. The Onyx Edition swaps in blackout styling, the exclusive Black/Gray StarTex interior, and bundles Harman Kardon, a power liftgate, and reverse automatic braking — essentially a fully loaded Sport. The Limited goes in a different direction: leather upholstery (instead of StarTex), a more traditional chrome-and-silver exterior, and the same power liftgate and safety tech. If you want blackout style and all the tech in one package, the Onyx is unique in the lineup. If you prefer leather and a luxury-oriented look, the Limited fits better. Either way, you get the same proven powertrain and all-wheel drive.
Special editions move fast, and the Onyx is no exception — its blackout look and loaded spec sheet make it one of our quickest-selling Foresters. At Ewing Subaru of Plano, we allocate extra Onyx Editions because we know how popular they are in North Texas, but specific color combinations still sell within days of arriving.
If you want one, we can reserve an incoming unit, value your trade-in with live market data, and arrange financing pre-approval before it even lands. We’ll also install any accessories you want — crossbars, all-weather mats, a trailer hitch — before delivery. When it’s gone, the next one may be months out, so it pays to act early. Browse our shop inventory online, or call Ewing Subaru of Plano to reserve yours before it’s gone.
What is the Sport Onyx Edition and how does it differ from a regular Sport?
The Onyx Edition is a package available on the Forester Sport. Its exterior replaces the unique Sport bronze 19-inch wheels with dark-metallic wheels, integrated underguards with gloss-black inserts, dark-gray badging, and blacked-out trim and appearance. Black/Gray Star Tex package-only upholstery with contrast-brown stitching and a simulated-leather dash panel is featured. The package-only premium audio system with 11 speakers, power rear liftgate, and Reverse Automatic Braking is included, all of which are not available on the Sport otherwise. The mechanical specifications are the same as the Sport, with a 182-hp engine, all-wheel drive, dual-function X-MODE, and 1500-lb. Towing capacity.
Is the Onyx Edition engine, tow, and off-road performance improved?
No – mechanically, the new Onyx Edition is identical to a regular Sport Forester. Same 180-hp 2.5L BOXER, same Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, same dual-function X-MODE with Hill Descent Control, same 1,500-pound towing capacity if you get the optional towing package. Same ground clearance at 8.7 inches. The only difference is that it is simply a package of styling/content – blacked-out exterior trim, exclusive interior upholstery, fancy new tech package. If you want special off-road equipment (lift, off-road tires, bigger towing package, more ground clearance), Wilderness gets you that.
Is the Onyx Edition limited, and how can I ensure that I am able to purchase one?
The Onyx Edition is a special-edition package produced in limited numbers, and it’s one of the top-selling Foresters in the lineup thanks to its stealthy blacked-out styling and premium feature list. The combo of colors, like that on the Onyx Edition, always sells first the day it arrives – your best bet to buy one in person is to put a deposit on one coming in with Ewing Subaru of Plano, which will allow us to reserve our allocation and value your trade before it arrives, plus get you pre-approved for financing so you can drive off. Otherwise, plan to buy on the lot – if you can find it!
What exterior color goes well with the Onyx Edition’s gloss black trim and wheels?
Onyx-black metallic wheels and black trim look great with nearly any color, but some stand out even more: Crystal Black Silica and Magnetite Gray Metallic take the monotone look to the max. So do pearl colors such as Sapphire Blue Pearl, Autumn Green Metallic, or Crimson Red Pearl, which contrast sharply against the black wheels and trim. White and silver look clean as well. The dramatic look of the blackout treatment is highly dependent on lighting conditions, so it’s best to compare your top two choices with the physical car at Ewing Subaru of Plano; photos don’t do the metallic black wheels justice when they sparkle in the sun.
Is the Onyx Edition justifiable for the additional cost?
It depends on your priorities of style versus convenience. If you want the regular Sport’s bronze wheels, don’t care about the premium stereo or the optional Power Liftgate, then the regular Sport is the way to go: it’s cheaper and mechanically identical. If you’d spring for the premium stereo and the power liftgate on a Sport (or pay someone else to black out the trim for you after purchase) – which also includes the Reverse Automatic Braking – then you should consider the Onyx, which packages it all for a lot less combined than buying it separately, with the full factory warranty coverage.
