Journalists and customers are going wild for the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester, which has lots to shout about. From the updated styling to the added features, and of course, the always excellent all-wheel drive and safety features, this is a Subaru that everyone can love. No matter if you have a family of people or pets, the new Forester is sure to have something that anyone will enjoy.

In a recent first test by TheDrive.com for the 2025 Forester, the author, Kyle Hyatt, found himself falling more and more in love with the SUV the more miles he put on it. One of his first compliments was on the drivetrain, saying, “It’s the kind of drivetrain that I’d want in a Forester: a torquey, uncomplicated mill just humming away under the hood, taking me where I need to go relatively efficiently (Subaru claims 25 mpg in the city, 32 on the highway, and 28 combined).”

The new ‘25 Forester features an upgraded 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer 4-cylinder that produces 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). This allows the Forester to get great fuel mileage without sacrificing usability and reliability. The 2025 model can also tow up to 3,000 lbs when properly equipped.

All Subaru cars and SUVs are known to be some of the most beloved on the market when it comes to comfort and off-road usability. Whether you’re driving in inclement weather, going camping, or down the highway, the Forester makes sure the surface you’re driving on doesn’t make its way into the cabin, as Hyatt said: “Next, the suspension tuning is now excellent. The Forester still rides plenty soft, making it ideal for commuting and families living in areas with poor pavement. Dampers do a fantastic job of smoothing out imperfections without resorting to all kinds of electronic trickery. The Forester’s steering is also perfectly fit for purpose. No, it’s not wriggling around with feedback, but I wouldn’t want it to. Instead, it’s nice and light but with enough weight to make the driver feel in control. Interestingly, Subaru adapted the Forester’s new steering rack from the WRX sport compact.”

Just like every Subaru model, except for the BRZ, the 2025 Forester comes standard with Subaru Symmetrical all-wheel drive, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ with an 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and the latest updates to the renowned Eyesight Driver Assist Technology. The Forester also features X-MODE for extra traction and stability when driving on all types of surfaces. With Hill Descent Control, the vehicle will also hold the SUV to a crawling pace when going down steep and potentially uncertain terrain.

The two vehicles in the same segment as the Forester that always get rave reviews are the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, as they are always seen as having nice, simple, and classy interiors. This is where the 2025 Forester makes some great strides in providing buyers with a beautiful interior experience—plenty of technology and quality materials. Kyle said, “Touchpoints, like the steering wheel, feel great. My top-tier Touring tester is replete with soft-touch plastics, fascia panels with interesting textures, and perforated leather on the seats with suede on the bolsters. It easily gives the Toyota RAV4 a run for its money and while it’s a bit busier-looking than the Honda CR-V‘s elegant interior, it feels just as high-quality.”

“So, after driving it on the road and off (and accidentally way off), is the 2025 Subaru Forester competitive against heavy hitters from Toyota and Honda? Absolutely. It’s a more complete car with fewer compromises than ever in its near-30-year history. It offers all of Subaru’s greatest hits—safety, ruggedness, and purposeful styling.”

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