Subaru will introduce an all-new Forester for 2025, however an all-new Subaru is at all times rather a lot just like the previous Subaru. Few automakers have a method so profitable. Subaru followers depend on the corporate to enhance the place they’ll however change little except obligatory.

That description applies to the 2025 Forester, which is solely new however not terribly totally different from earlier variations.  

It rides on a stiffened model of the identical chassis because the 2024 mannequin and makes use of the identical 2.5-liter boxer engine, making 180 horsepower. That energy goes via a repeatedly variable computerized transmission (CVT) to all 4 wheels via the beloved Subaru symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) system.

Dealing with improves due to a steering rack ported over from the sporty WRX. New cabin tech features a portrait-oriented 11.6-inch central touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in most trims. Base fashions get a 7-inch display as an alternative. It additionally incorporates What3Words know-how – a extra exact type of location-targeting that may get you to a selected trailhead or the again door of a big constructing.

New seat designs reduce fatigue, Subaru says.

2025 Subaru Forester Pricing:

Hybrid Coming, Forester Wilderness Carries Over From 2024

There’ll possible be two different Forester fashions on the lot subsequent yr.

Subaru says the off-road-specialist Forester Wilderness “carries over from the 2024 mannequin yr, persevering with in manufacturing alongside the all-new 2025 Forester.” The Wilderness mannequin will get a beefed-up suspension, added floor clearance, skid plates to guard from path injury, and shiny orange accents to set it aside. Subaru hasn’t mentioned whether or not its value will change. In 2024, it begins at $36,315.

Subaru has additionally hinted closely {that a} hybrid model will seem someday within the 2025 mannequin yr. Nevertheless, the corporate supplied no new info on that one with this pricing announcement.