Rumors are flying about what the 2025 Subaru Forester will bring to the table when it ships to North American markets. However, one thing is for sure, the new Subaru Forester will still be its symmetrical AWD. After all, that is one of the biggest draws people in the States have toward Subaru. They offer a reliable, fuel-efficient car that can travel over any terrain in any weather.
The real question remains whether Subaru will follow along with the rest of the car industry and shift more of their car lines over to electric vehicles rather than internal combustion engines. The thing that Subaru already has going for them is that the Forester already has a hybrid version that is offered. In fact, it has been on sale since 2022, just not in the United States or Canada.
The hybrid model that has been so popular in Australia for the last couple of years has been outfitted with the same basic boxer four-cylinder engine as previous models and a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor inside the continuously variable transmission. The total horsepower output of the hybrid Forester with the standard turbocharged 2.0L is around 250 horsepower, compared to the 182 horsepower with the standard 2.5L flat-four found in the Subaru Forester in North America.
The 2025 Subaru Forester Could Be Hybrid
The horsepower and size differences between the two Subaru Forester engines raise some serious questions that need to be answered. This is, of course, the cause of many of the rumors flying around. Hopefully, we can put some of those rampant rumors to rest by using some mental thought processes based on standard business practices. First and foremost, engines and motors need to be discussed.
The world's consumers want more electric car options, but they are willing to compromise with hybrid models because they understand that two things stand true. One is that even though the innovative technology of today is high-tech enough to complete the transition from ICE to EV, it is not a process that should be rushed into. Secondly, taking the step to hybrid and then to electric is probably the best option to ensure the transition to EV from ICE goes as smoothly as possible.
The thing about this way of thinking is that a Subaru Forester Hybrid already exists, and it has already proven itself to be a competent and dependable car. As with all other Foresters, the Hybrid model comes with AWD, and it can tow up to 1653 pounds. The size of the Hybrid is the same as the ICE version that you are used to, being 182.7 inches long, 71.5 inches wide, and 68.1 inches tall.
The 2025 Subaru Forester Could Go Electric
What the world wants to see next is for the Subaru Forester to become more than just a car that portrays the image of being good for the planet. The people want it to be as pollution free as possible, which means it needs to go fully electric. Thankfully for all those that think the same, the Subaru Forester has been around since 2018 and has not had any substantial updates, so it is about due for one. In fact, according to what the boss from Subaru in Australia, Blair Read, says (according to reports at CarExpert), the Forester is the next SUV in their lineup due for a new generation makeover.
Subaru has been known to work with Toyota. Since they recently came to an agreement with Toyota to gain a working relationship to receive access to Toyota's electric vehicle platforms, it is safe to bet that the 2025 Subaru Forester will have all the Subaru qualities you love, with all the reliable Toyota electric powertrain components that you can rely upon. Or at least, a part of Toyotas technology that will allow Subaru the opportunity to remove the ICE for good. We're curious to see how Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel drive and X-Mode evolve with electrification.
2025 Subaru Forester Will Look And Feel Like The Future
Even though the 2025 Subaru Forester will undoubtedly be refreshed and redesigned to start off a new generation, the exterior will not be as futuristic-looking as the Rivian models or even some of the Tesla and BMWs on the road. The front end will likely be slightly more aerodynamic to offer better fuel economy if the Forester is Hybrid or for better range if it is all electric. The rest of the body should be a little more streamlined to enhance the SUV's air distribution, meaning it can push the air aside more effectively as it travels down the road.
Inside is where things will be shaken up a bit. Innovative technology comes out onto the market every day, so you can bet by 2025, some great things will happen. If you want to know the minimum amount of tech you can be guaranteed to be offered in the new Subaru Forester, just take a peek inside the current model and then start watching the automotive news sites. As new tech becomes usable, it will be explained and made available before production begins.
What Will The Cost Of The 2025 Subaru Forester Be?
It is difficult to estimate the cost of a vehicle two years ahead of the production date simply because of inflation, the cost of supplies, and the regulations that the carmaker has to meet. But if you take a look at the 2023 Subaru Forester Hybrid L offered in Australia, the starting price is right around $48,230 (~$31,500 USD). Go back a year to 2022, and the same model would have cost you $41,290 brand new, which is a difference of $2,000.
If you multiply this number by two (two years until 2025), you get an increase of $4,000. With this deductive reasoning and a little bit of math, it is a reasonable assumption that if the 2025 Subaru Forester ends up being a hybrid, the cost will be around $47,290. As for an all-electric Forester, the price could be even higher, close to the average cost of an electric SUV.
Final Thoughts About The 2025 Subaru Forester
Since the Forester is more of a compact crossover than the Subaru Outback, it only makes sense to think that the best move the carmaker could make would be to produce the 2025 Forester as an all-electric SUV. You have to admit that the Subaru Forester is one of the best crossovers on the market to buy, and if the company does push forward to turn it into an all-electric vehicle, the world-famous reliability, and off-road capability will carry it into the future.
Not to mention the SUV's ability to be driven as a daily car, a cross-country adventurer, a student education learner vehicle, and an all-around master of all terrains that could simply take over the market with a few strategic moves, such as going fully electric and combining the knowledge of Subaru, with the expertise of Toyota, and creating a vehicle for the masses.