2025 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid - POV First Driving Impressions

Color: Autumn Green Metallic/ Crystal Black Silica Two-Tone
5-Passenger Hybrid Sport Utility Vehicle
Wheelbase 105.1 in.
Length 183.3 in.
Curb Weight 3,946 lbs.
Powertrain Next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid system
DOHC 4-cyl. 2.5-liter BOXER® + Two electric motor generators
Combined Output 194 hp
Transmission Lineartronic® CVT with integrated motors, X-MODE, 6-speed manual shift mode
Fuel Capacity 16.6 gal.
Fuel Economy 35 city / 34 highway / 35 combined
Maximum Towing 1,500 lbs.

What’s New
• All-new next-generation Subaru hybrid powertrain combining newly developed 2.5-liter SUBARU
BOXER® engine with electric motors and high-capacity lithium-ion battery
• Up to 40% better fuel economy than non-hybrid model
• 16.6-gallon fuel tank with 581-mile range
• Total system output 194 hp, up from 180 hp on 2025 Forester
• Standard 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster
• Standard 11.6-inch Subaru Multimedia touchscreen with Navigation
• 8.7 inches of ground clearance with low step-in height
• Advanced EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology standard
• Available spring 2025

Standard Features
• 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine,
Atkinson/Miller cycle optimized for HEV use
• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
• Lineartronic® CVT with integrated motor
generators
• 12-volt power outlets: cargo area and center console
• 60/40 split fold-down rear seat
• Active Torque Vectoring
• Auto Start-Stop
• Automatic power door lock/unlock system
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• SUBARU 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation with
high-resolution touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto
smartphone integration
• EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
• USB-A/USB-C input/charge port with wireless charger
• SI-DRIVE Engine Performance Management
• Cup/bottle holder: dual, center console and front doors
• LED headlights: low and high beam with
Automatic Height Adjustment and High Beam Assist
• Headlights auto-on/off with windshield wiper operation
• Incline Start Assist
• MySubaru Safety Plus (3-year free
subscription); Safety Plus & Security Plus
package (6-month free subscription) and
Concierge package (subscription required)
• Subaru Connected Services Wi-Fi hotspot
(requires active AT&T subscription)
• Panoramic power moonroof
• Power doors, windows, exterior mirrors and fuel door
• Power rear gate with automatic close, height
memory and hands-free foot activation sensor
• Rear center console illuminated dual USB-A /
USB-C charging ports
• Rear Seat Reminder
• Reclining rear seatback
• Regenerative braking
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Roof rails
• Sound Insulation Windshield
• Security system with engine immobilizer
• Steering: Dual-pinion electric power-assisted
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual
wheel pressure display and automatic individual wheel ID registration
• Tire repair kit
• Trailer Stability Assist
• Turn signals with one-touch lane changer
• Welcome Lighting

Key Features on Forester Touring Hybrid
• 12.3-inch full LCD digital gauge cluster display
• Driver Assist Technology: Driver Monitoring
System (DMS) DriverFocus® with EyeSight Assist
Monitor (EAM)
• 19-inch alloy wheels, dark gray with machine finish: Hybrid Type
• 360-degree Surround View Monitor
• 10-way power driver’s seat adds 2-position memory (with power lumbar support)
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seat: outboard positions
• Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery: Black with suede bolsters and bronze stitching or Saddle
Brown with suede bolsters and silver and brown stitching
• Roof rails: low profile, gloss black finish
• Smart Rear View Mirror
• Steering wheel: leather-wrapped with gloss black spokes and brown stitching

Pricing
Model: Forester Touring Hybrid $41,695
Options: Autumn Green Metallic/Two-Tone $495
Destination & Delivery: $1,420
Total: $43,610

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Vehicle was provided by the manufacturer for testing and review.

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