The 2025 Subaru Forester Redesign

The Subaru Forester has been increasing in popularity since its 1997 debut as Subaru’s first “SUV,” now Subaru’s second-largest SUV after the Ascent. The current Forester bowed in 2018 and 2025’s are hitting lots. As the current 2024 Forester prepares to sunset, dealers are offering incredible incentives on existing inventory. You just might be able to get an amazing deal on a brand new car.

Historically popular amongst many Americans such as residents of Vermont and Minnesota, Subarus have risen in popularity amongst the entire nation of late, driven by a focus on affordability and value. With standard symmetrical all wheel drive, Subarus deliver an excellent bevy of features for any climate, with over half a million units sold in 2022.

The Forester is an SUV in earnest, competing with the likes of the Honda-CRV and Toyota RAV4, but offering Subaru’s hallmark standard all wheel drive. It starts at $27,095 msrp in Base trim, making it a bit cheaper than the Outback, and its number of trims and options do not go quite as up-market as the Outback’s. It has standard dual zone auto climate control in addition to an infotainment system. Base models comes well equipped, with LED responsive headlights, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, power options (windows/locks/mirrors), and rear vision camera.

The one and only motor is Subaru’s corporate 182hp 2.5L Boxer four. Standard ground clearance is 8.7 inches and there is 74.2 cubic feet of cargo volume. The Premium trim adds panoramic power moonroof, keyless access with push button start, and 10 way power driver’s seat. Sport trim adds 18 inch black finish alloys and a special engine management system, as well as two tone cloth upholstery with orange contrast stitching.

Wilderness trim raises the Forester to 9.2 inches of ground clearance (vs. 9.5 inches on Outback Wilderness trim), starting at $34,920 msrp and undercutting Outback Wilderness by about five grand. It also has which unique front and rear bumpers with tow hooks, anodized copper accents, 17-inch matte wheels with all-terrain tires, and water-repellent upholstery.

Top-of-the-line Touring, starting at $37,395 msrp, comes with heated front and rear seats, power adjustable front seats, and exclusive saddle brown leather trim seats. Some fancier options are available on the Forester, such as a Harmon Kardon audio system, and leather trimmed seats on the Limited.

2024 Outgoing Subaru Forester Green Front Side
2024 Forester

Right now Subaru has a host of offers on 2024 and 2025 Foresters. These include lower APR’s for 2024 than 2025 models, as well as special lease deals on 2024 Forester base and 2024 Forester Wilderness. At its low price of entry, the Forester is one of the best values for a new SUV in North America. But if you are really hunting for a bargain, Subaru has more affordable models such as the Crosstrek, which starts at $25,195 MSRP and is still billed as an SUV (just not as big).


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