Improved ground clearance, and recalibrated engine and transmission now make the new 2026 Forester Wilderness more capable off-road than before.

Subaru 's new-for-2025 Forester has officially gained two new trim packages. The rugged Wilderness trim package is back, seen previously on the last-gen Forester and on other Subaru models such as the Outback and Crosstrek. Additionally, the Forester Hybrid benefits from an all-new powertrain with Toyota -sourced battery tech.

Consumer Reports previews the new 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, sharing details about features, power, fuel economy, price, and safety equipment.

Subaru has unveiled the 2025 Forester Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show. This is the first time that the automaker has added a hybrid-electric powertrain to the Forester. It will be the first North American introduction of Subaru's new Strong Hybrid powertrain.

Subaru has just introduced the 2025 Forester Hybrid, or the 2025 Subaru Forester e-BOXER Hybrid for Canadian consumers.As one of the last SUVs in its segment to garner a hybrid option, the new gas-electric Forester helps position Subaru’s high-selling utility box against fierce competition.

Subaru will announce 2025 Forester Hybrid prices and official fuel economy ratings closer to when the SUV goes on sale. It will compete with hybrid versions of the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-50, and Toyota RAV4.

The heart of the Forester Hybrid is the new, hybrid-assisted version of the automaker’s 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder engine with a total output of 194 horsepower, rather than 18

Subaru has just taken the wraps off the 2026 Forester Wilderness.Built on the new Forester platform that debut last year, this is the first second-generation Wilderness model in the brand’s lineup.Although there’s no radical departure from Subaru’s Wildernessification,