The electrified Forester seems like a good fit for SUV buyers who value efficiency and practicality above all else. The biggest question: what took Subaru so long?

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.

Shockingly, especially considering its ties to Toyota, until this yearSubaru has only produced one hybrid model: the ill-fated plug-in-hybrid Crosstrek. That’s quickly changing though, as a few weeks ago Subaru debuted the 2025 Crosstrek Hybrid,