Explore the 2025 Subaru Forester: 4 Must-Know Features and Innovations
October 01 2024,
The 2025 Subaru Forester brings exciting updates to this popular model in the Subaru lineup. With new innovative features and thoughtful improvements, it enhances the driving experience, safety, and comfort, making it an even better fit for Canadian drivers.
Sleek New Design
The 2025 Forester showcases a contemporary redesign, both inside and out. The Sport trim now features eye-catching bronze accents on the bumpers, rocker panels, dashboard, steering wheel, and seat stitching, replacing the previous orange details. Higher trims incorporate gloss black elements for a sophisticated look. Functional design improvements include an integrated rear roof spoiler and a power rear liftgate with a hands-free kick sensor, adding convenience for drivers with full hands.
Enhanced Dynamic Performance
At the heart of the 2025 Forester is the standard 2.5-litre SUBARU BOXER engine, delivering 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. This powerplant is paired with a Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), offering smoother and quieter performance across all trim levels. The revised Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system provides faster response times, more agile handling, and improved control in various driving conditions. The Sport trim takes performance a step further with a sport-tuned suspension featuring Stablex dampers and SI-DRIVE with Sport# mode, offering a more engaging driving experience.
Advanced Safety Technologies
The 2025 Forester comes equipped with the latest version of Subaru's EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. This system now features a wide-angle mono camera and an electric brake booster, allowing for smoother and quicker operation across a broader range of conditions. The enhanced EyeSight can identify cyclists and pedestrians at intersections sooner, applying brakes when necessary to avoid collisions. A new safety feature, Emergency Stop Assist, activates if the driver becomes unresponsive while using Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. This system will bring the vehicle to a stop, activate hazard lights, and unlock the doors.
Additional safety features include Reverse Automatic Braking, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. The Limited trim and above also include the DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System with hand gesture temperature control for increased safety and convenience.
Cutting-Edge Comfort and Connectivity
The 2025 Forester prioritizes comfort with standard dual-zone automatic climate control and heated front seats across all trim levels. The infotainment system has been upgraded, featuring dual 7.0-inch touchscreens in the Convenience trim and an 11.6-inch tablet-style display in the Touring trim and above. These systems support wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, enhancing connectivity for drivers and passengers.
Higher trims offer additional comfort features such as ventilated front seats in the Premier trim and a premium 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio system in the Sport trim. The Limited and Premier trims include GPS navigation with What3words and Subaru Live Traffic (1-year free trial). SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services are included with a 3-year free trial on Touring trims and above, providing additional peace of mind and convenience.
Conclusion
The 2025 Subaru Forester takes a big step forward in design, performance, safety, and technology. With a mix of style, capability, and modern conveniences, it stands out in its class. From the well-equipped Convenience trim starting at $33,495 to the top-tier Premier model at $44,995, there’s a Forester for a variety of needs and budgets.
For drivers looking for a vehicle that blends practicality with advanced features, the 2025 Forester is well worth a closer look. Contact us today to learn more!
