This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester compact SUV. The 2025 Subaru Forester has a new exterior and interior design plus improved performance and refinement. In Canada, one in four Subaru’s sold in the past 25 years has been a Forester.
The 2025 Subaru Forester has a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine matched to a CVT, 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. That’s two less horsepower and 2 more lb-ft of torque compared to the outgoing model. Standard AWD.
The 2025 Subaru Forester has a new emergency stop assist driver safety feature and the latest version of the EyeSight system which operates quicker and more smoothly. The all-wheel drive system has been updated with a faster response time and better control on and off the road. Standard on Forester is X-Mode and Hill descent control with available dual function X-Mode for increased capability in a wider range of conditions. The steering is enhanced with a version of the WRX’s steering rack for a…