The 2025 Subaru Forester is now standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, which optimizes traction and handling for greater control on- and off-road, and it has 8.7 inches of ground clearance to let you confidently take the road less traveled. All 2025 Forester trims are powered by a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine making 180 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque with a Lineartronic CVT with low shift mode, while Sport, Premium, Limited and Touring add an 8-speed manual mode with steering-wheel paddles.

The 2025 Subaru Forester has competitive fuel efficiency at 33 MPG highway and 26 MPG city for over 540 miles of driving range. Standard on Forester Premium, driver-selectable X-MODE with Hill Descent Control maximizes wheel control on slippery surfaces and steep inclines, while Sport and above receive an upgraded dual-function X-MODE for increased capability in more challenging conditions. With the SI-Drive performance management system, an available Sport Sharp SI-DRIVE mode further enhances the SUV’s throttle response for a more engaging drive.

• Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
• 8.7 inches of ground clearance
• 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine
• Up to 180 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque
• EPA-est. 33 hwy/26 city MPG
• Over 540 miles of driving range
• Continuously variable transmission
• Manual shift mode with steering-wheel paddles on higher trims
• Driver-selectable X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
• Dual-function X-MODE on Sport
• SI-DRIVE engine management system

The 2025 Subaru Forester is packed with newly available tech like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ integration, wireless device charging and an available high-resolution 11.6-inch LCD multi-touch-gesture display for intuitive control of entertainment and navigation. The 11.6-in touchscreen pairs with either the SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus or SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Navigation system on Touring, and it features Bluetooth pairing and hands-free smartphone operation for safe, easy connection to your favorite apps and content.

With Touring’s available Harman Kardon premium audio system, the 2025 Subaru Forester delivers an exceptional sound experience for you and your passengers, and the available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot lets everyone stay connected on the road. For 2025, the Forester offers additional technology features like Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, SiriusXM and SiriusXM Travel Link, NFC technology, AM/FM stereo, HD Radio, USB-A and USB-C input ports and a 3.5mm auxiliary jack.

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ integration
• Wireless device charging
• 11.6-in SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus w/ high-resolution LCD multi-touch-gesture display
• 11.6-in SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Navigation on Touring
• Harman Kardon premium audio system
• Bluetooth audio streaming and hands-free phone and text messaging connectivity
• SiriusXM and SiriusXM Travel Link
• Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
• USB-A and USB-C input ports, 3.5mm auxiliary jack
• NFC technology, AM/FM stereo, HD Radio

EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is standard on all 2025 Subaru Forester models, and it has been updated to operate more smoothly, quickly and under a wider range of conditions. New for 2025, the Forester can now identify cyclists and pedestrians and apply emergency braking more effectively, while a newly available 360-degree Surround View Monitor gives drivers a better view of their surroundings. With SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security, you’ll get access to connected services like Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Vehicle Alerts and Remote Services.

Standard on the 2025 Forester Touring, the DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System can help detect distracted or drowsy driving and send an alert to bring your attention back to the road, and it can recognize up to five different drivers and remember their preferences, including seat position, climate settings and outside mirror position. A new standard safety feature called Emergency Stop Assist will activate if the driver becomes unresponsive to warnings while using Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control, and it will stop the vehicle, activate the hazard lights and unlock the doors—and SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services will place a call to emergency services.

• EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
• SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security
• Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Surround View Monitor
• DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System
• Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
• Emergency Stop Assist
• Rear Seat Reminder

The 2025 Subaru Forester interior is redesigned with more passenger space and convenient new features. The 2025 Forester boasts 110.8 cubic feet of passenger space, max cargo volume up to 74.4 cubic feet with rear seats folded and an extra-wide rear gate opening designed to make loading and unloading larger items easier. The Forester lets you enjoy premium features like a 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, 8-way power front passenger seat and a power sliding panoramic moonroof.

New for 2025, the Forester Sport has a warm, inviting interior with high-quality textured materials along with exclusive bronze accent trim, including durable, easy-to-clean StarTex water-repellant upholstery with contrast stitching. The top-spec Forester Touring offers additional comfort inside a streamlined, modern cabin with two-tone leather-trimmed upholstery with Ultrasuede inserts, standard heated front and rear outboard seats and newly standard ventilated front seats for 2025.

• Seating for 5 passengers
• 110.8 cubic feet of passenger space
• 74.4 cubic feet of max cargo volume
• Extra-wide rear gate opening
• 60/40-split flat-folding rear seats
• Panoramic power sliding moonroof
• 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support
• 8-way power front passenger seat
• Heated front and rear outboard seats
• Ventilated front seats

The 2025 Subaru Forester has a completely redesigned exterior with sophisticated touches, a contemporary aesthetic and newly standard raised roof rails with integrated tie-down points. The rugged SUV gets up to 8.7 inches of ground clearance as well as LED Steering Responsive Headlights that respond when you turn the wheel. New for 2025, the Forester is now available with a foot-activated, hands-free Power Rear Gate that opens when you place your foot under the rear bumper and includes controls to close itself and lock the entire vehicle.

All-new low-profile roof rails are added on the 2025 Subaru Forester’s Sport and Touring trims for a sleek look and improved aerodynamics. The All-New Forester Sport makes a statement with unique bronze-finish exterior accents and geometric trim along with modern 19-inch alloy wheels with exclusive bronze finish, while Touring has exclusive exterior elements like high-gloss black-finish accent trim and new 19-inch alloy wheels in dark gray with machine-finish accents.

• 8.7 inches of ground clearance
• LED Steering Responsive Headlights
• Newly standard raised roof rails
• Foot-activated, hands-free Power Rear Gate
• All-new low-profile roof rails on Sport, Touring
• 19-inch alloy wheels w/ bronze finish on Sport
• Unique bronze-finish exterior accents on Sport
• 18-inch machine-finish alloy wheels on Limited
• 19-inch alloy wheels in dark gray w/ machine-finish accents on Touring
• High-gloss black-finish accent trim on Touring