Subaru lastly confirmed the 2025 Forester at this 12 months’s LA Auto Present. Whereas it’s the sixth technology and wears an all new face, it’s like seeing a pal who’s had some cosmetic surgery work finished: one thing is off, however one thing is so acquainted.
One factor the brand new design does is solidify the Forester as an SUV. For years the Forester all the time got here throughout as extra of a tall wagon. Not anymore. This design totally declares the Forester as an outdoorsy SUV. Up entrance, an all new facia showcases the Subaru star emblem flanked by newly designed LED headlights whereas from the facet there’s daring wheel arches with black encompass trim which additionally emphasize the Foresters journey top. There’s an all new D-pillar badge that claims “symmetrical AWD” whereas round again, new clear lens tail lights are joined by a black bar that runs the width of the tailgate. Annoyingly, Subaru continues the development of pretend exhaust retailers with no matter these issues are designed into the decrease bumper.
Inside, the Forester follows the identical playbook as different trendy Subaru’s. Meaning an enormous portrait oriented display and many tech. Commonplace Forester’s have a 7-inch break up touchscreen whereas larger trims get the 11.6-inch display you see right here. Subaru’s Starlink is on the market as an choice whereas EyeSight driver help tech is commonplace on all trims.
This new Forester has a ten % improve in torsional rigidity. Mixed with higher welding methods Subaru says there’s a smoother, quieter journey and improved “dynamic efficiency.
Not every thing is new nonetheless. Subaru’s 2.5-liter Boxer engine is carried over and is the only engine choice this time round, (a hybrid is coming however not till 2026.) The two.5-liter engine makes 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque and will get paired to Subaru’s Lineartronic transmission. If none of that’s sporty sufficient for you, the all wheel drive system has a torque vectoring system and there’s a model of the identical digital energy steering rack because the WRX. So, that’s one thing.
No phrase on pricing but, however the 2025 Forester will probably be obtainable in Base, Premium, Sport, Restricted and Touring trims when it hits sellers in spring 2024.
