The 2025 Subaru Forester is powered by the SUBARU BOXER 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that generates up to 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque on all available trim levels, and the compact SUV now comes standard with Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Paired with a Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission with low shift mode, the All-New Subaru Forester provides a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds with trailer brakes. In addition, Trailer Stability Assist senses any unsafe conditions and automatically applies braking to specific wheels to help the driver maintain vehicle control.

• Maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds with trailer brakes

For 2025, the All-New 2025 Subaru Forester now comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive to optimize traction in rain, snow, on rough roads and when hitting the trail, while up to 8.7 inches of ground clearance gives you all-weather confidence while protecting your SUV when off-roading. The Subaru Forester is powered by the responsive 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine that makes up to 180 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque, and it is paired with a Lineartronic CVT with low shift mode—plus, an 8-speed manual mode with steering-wheel paddles is added on Sport, Limited and Touring.

The 2025 Subaru Forester delivers competitive fuel economy with up to 33 MPG highway and over 540 miles of driving range. The Subaru Forester Sport’s dual-function X-MODE with Hill Descent Control complements Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive to provide maximum traction on slippery road conditions, and X-MODE includes driver-selectable Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes that optimize vehicle systems for maximum traction in challenging conditions. Subaru’s powertrain performance management system called SI-DRIVE features an available exclusive Sport Sharp SI-DRIVE mode that enhances 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
• MPG up to 33 hwy/26 city
• Over 540 miles of driving range
• Continuously variable transmission
• Manual shift mode with steering-wheel paddles on higher trims
• Dual-function X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
• SI-DRIVE engine management system

As a 2-row, 5-seat crossover SUV, the 2025 Subaru Forester has a practical cabin with 60/40-split flat-folding rear seats and 29.6 cubic feet of cargo volume, while folding down the rear seat increases cargo space up to 74.4 cubic feet on the Base model. All other trims, including Premium, Sport, Limited and Touring, get 27.5 cubic feet of cargo room and up to 69.1 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity with the rear seat lowered.

New for 2025, the all-new Subaru Forester now gets an available foot-activated, hands-free Power Rear Gate that lets you access the cargo area by simply placing your foot under the bumper—and the rear gate includes controls to close itself and lock the entire vehicle for added convenience. An extra-wide rear gate opening helps make loading and unloading larger items and bulky cargo easier, and the Subaru Forester comes with newly standard raised roof rails with integrated tie-down points, while Sport and Touring offer all-new low-profile roof rails for a sleeker look and improved aerodynamics.

• Up to 74.4 cubic feet of cargo volume with rear seat lowered on Base
• Up to 29.6 cubic feet of cargo volume on Base
• Up to 69.1 cubic feet of cargo volume with rear seat lowered
• Up to 27.5 cubic feet of cargo volume
• 60/40-split flat-folding rear seats
• Extra-wide gate opening
• Newly standard raised roof rails
• All-new low-profile roof rails on Touring and Sport
• Available foot-activated, hands-free Power Rear Gate