Overview
What you really need to know about the 2025 Subaru Forester boils down to this: Subaru didn’t reinvent the wheel with its popular small SUV. Instead, the automaker simply made the existing wheel a lot better. The latest Forester is still roomy and versatile but it's also more stylish, more enjoyable to drive, and better equipped than the previous generation that debuted in 2018.
The body structure is new, and Subaru says it has a lot more structural adhesive and welds for a quieter, more pleasant driving experience. For styling, there are slimmer headlights and a larger grille. In back, new lights frame a new bumper with large “F O R E S T E R” lettering. To our eyes, the new Forester looks pretty sharp. But one thing that hasn’t changed (much) is the Forester’s dimensions. Subaru says this is about finding the right size for the SUV and not about making it bigger unnecessarily.