2025 Subaru Forester

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$23,795

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Nathan Dyer

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Updated on November 29, 2024

Pros	Cons	What's New
Subaru's updated Global Platform enhances structural rigidity, resulting in a quieter cabin and improved handling on both highways and rough roads.	The updated 2.5-liter engine produces 180 horsepower, which lags behind competitors like the Honda CR-V (190 horsepower) and Toyota RAV4 (203 horsepower).	Subaru has fully redesigned the Forester with a sleeker exterior, including a larger grille, slimmer LED headlights, and aerodynamic enhancements for improved efficiency.
The available 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system offers wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and over-the-air updates, keeping tech-savvy drivers connected.	Ground clearance is 8.7 inches, limiting capability for more challenging off-road trails compared to models like the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk.	The interior features upgraded materials, additional rear passenger legroom, and a more spacious feel, alongside modern tech like an available 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Symmetrical all-wheel drive is standard, providing excellent traction in snow, rain, or light off-road conditions, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.		Subaru's EyeSight Driver Assist Technology has been updated, offering enhanced adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and pre-collision braking as standard on all trims.

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$23,795

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TBD

horsepower

TBD

torque

TBD

transmission

2.5L 4cyl AWD CVT

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2025 Subaru Forester debuts its sixth generation with a complete redesign, aimed at enhancing comfort, safety, and performance. Built on Subaru’s Global Platform, the Forester benefits from increased structural rigidity, improving both ride quality and cabin quietness. Its refreshed exterior features a larger grille, slimmer LED headlights, and more aerodynamic body lines. Inside, the Forester offers a modernized cabin with upgraded materials, additional rear legroom, and improved technology, including an available 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. Powering the Forester is an updated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and standard symmetrical all-wheel drive. Starting at $29,695, the Forester remains a top choice in the compact SUV segment for buyers seeking reliability, safety, and versatility.