Subaru is one of few brands in the automotive world that seems truly connected with its customers. Its vehicles offer the features and capabilities its buyers demand, and the automaker adds clever touches that make them more useful, safe, and fun. The new Forester is an excellent example, offering the interior protection, ground clearance, and space necessary to be an all-around rig for almost any situation. Car and Driver spent a week road-tripping a 2025 Subaru Forester Sport to the 2024 Subiefest in California, and here are the outlet’s thoughts.

Subaru redesigned the Forester for 2025, giving it beefier styling, new tech, and more safety features. Though it’s not a dedicated off-road SUV, it offers 8.7 inches of ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive that give it the capability to take passengers well off the beaten path and return them safely and without hassle. All models get a 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer four-cylinder engine making 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. A continuously variable transmission sends power to all four wheels, and some trims have Subaru’s X-Mode driving settings for better traction on loose surfaces.

Inside, the Forester is available with rubberized floor mats that make it much easier and cleaner to carry pets or use the vehicle after a long day of hiking trails. Passengers can also set the climate control system to focus on the occupied seats, making it easier to reach the ideal temperature for the number of people on board. In the back, Subaru-fitted cargo hooks and other solutions that make carrying gear much easier and more secure.

While a dual 7.0-inch screen infotainment system is standard, most trims get a much larger 11.6-inch display. The high-resolution touchscreen offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM, HD radio, and more. Higher trims add navigation, and some are available with upgraded stereo options.

The Forester also has Subaru’s EyeSight driver assistance tech. The package brings adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic high beams, a rearview camera, forward collision warnings, automatic emergency braking, and more. Subaru also includes blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts and reverse automatic braking.

It’s hard to find a new vehicle with the blend of value, safety, capability, and technology that the Subaru Forester brings to the table. It offers legitimate off-road abilities, and Subaru built in enough ruggedness and function to make it an excellent companion for all of your adventures.

If you’re interested in learning more about the 2025 Subaru Forester or any other new Subaru model, Twin Falls Subaru should be your first call. We’d be excited to show you the new SUV, walk you through its advanced safety features, and help you get behind the wheel for a test drive. When you’re ready to make a decision, we’ll help you order or purchase the new Forester or other new Subaru model of your dreams.