2025 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews
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1st time Sube
Tony G, 07/24/2024
2025 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
56 of 59 people found this review helpful
I'm tired of all the new gearshifts out there...Push a button, Pull to the side, and either push up or pull down while holding the brake. Forget about it ! The Forester still has a conventional floor shift that worked for the last 75 years and can operate with your eyes closed. The multi-media screen allows you to operate more things from the main screen instead of having to navigate past it. The Forester drives great and is pretty quiet. The NEW looks is great and phenomenal room inside. Need to get used to no turbo performance
Solid. Responsive. Safe.
SubaruNewbie, 03/08/2025
2025 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
My first Subaru. In dealership, a lady showed us pics of the Forester she was replacing. Her daughter had been in a head-on collision. Inside you could not tell it had been in any accident, while the front end was unidentifiable -just bits of metal. Daughter was untouched. I wanted something smaller and safer than my minivan. I'd call my Forester a compact suburban SUV I can take out fishing -but probably not tow a large boat. LIKES: Front windshield and door posts don't block view. For short people, screen and instrument panel do not block view of front of car (like a Mazda CX-5/50). First test drive I felt sensors by rearview mirror were in the way. Then I realized they would only block my view if I was watching a bird or plane while driving. So not an issue. ENTRY: Very easy to get in and out. Doors open wide and car is higher than a sedan so you slide right in. RIDE: Smooth for an SUV. It doesn't float, but let's be fair; it's not a Cadillac boat. STEERING: Responsive and sporty. You feel in control. Turn wheel a smidge, and car will turn. Fantastic turning radius. Try it. QUIET: Haven't driven in a windstorm, but so far it's quiet on both the freeway and streets. I don't have to yell to have a conversation driving on freeway. You do of course hear the engine growl when entering freeway, but it's not a roar like our minivan or truck. When parked, it takes effort to hear it running. We've almost forgotten to shut it off because we assumed we already had, it's that quiet. POWER: It's not a racecar. More than enough power to get on the freeway. You won't be holding anybody up -you will be held up by small cars in front of you. Yes, really. I wouldn't try a tight pass, but a thoughtful one is no problem. ROOMY: This car concentrates on passenger space over cargo. Plenty of cargo room for a Costco run. 6'2" son can sit in back seat very comfortably. This is a COMPACT SUV, so if you're a big-time camper you already know you need something else. SAFETY: Blind-spot and back up warning is a must. Auto-dimming rear and heated side mirrors (options) are fantastic. Auto headlights are a treat. Great nighttime vision, but I do wonder if I'm one of those annoyingly bright headlight people? They are LED and take some getting used to. Take a test drive at night if you can. BOONS: Garage door opener in rear view mirror (option). Liftgate automation a nice thing, but not really needed. The manual lift one was very easy. Heated seats (if yours don't heat within 2 minutes, something is wrong). Auto seat adjust driver side, passenger is manual. I prefer manual and wish that was an option. All weather mats: A must if you have pets, pine needles, mud, dirt, etc. DISAPPOINTMENTS: First tank of gas, mileage is 21 in mostly city driving. And I'm no lead foot aggressor. Blind-spot, heated/dimming mirrors, remote start, and bumper guard should be standard. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT: I despise you have to negotiate a fair and decent price on their extended warranty. This practice drags the Subaru brand way down in my book. Get it together, Subaru! You're better than this. Overall very happy and feel safe in my Forester. The only sour note about buying this car has been trying to get Subaru's Gold Warranty without feeling ripped off.
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John D, 12/18/2024
2025 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
Bought a few months ago and my wife and I soon took it on a 3000 mile trip with our border collie. Absolutely delightful road trip car. Very comfortable for long drives, excellent fuel economy and, in my opinion, perfectly adequate performance. At no point was I wishing for more power. I was so impressed with the linear power delivery and the tendency of the engine to remain at lower rpm’s and just effortlessly move the car with no fuss or jerking transmission shifts. And outstanding visibility in all directions with large, tall windows. Best of all it is incredibly quiet and it’s easy to have a conversation at highway speeds. I have yet to find something I don’t like about the car and I am incredibly particular. This is my first Subaru, I was convinced I’d buy a Honda since I’ve had such good experiences with previous Hondas that just last forever, but I was very disappointed in the latest CRV. It felt cramped and claustrophobic inside with Hondas characteristic and traditional uncomfortable seats - the worst. The Honda’s engine tended to surge continuously while the Subaru was much better behaved. Just underwhelmed by the Honda, it was boring and cost more - no thank you. And what is up with Honda colors? Silver, gray, black. We opted for the light gray River Rock Pearl in the Forester which we like very much, it’s reflective and light, easy to live with. Time will tell but so far we love it.
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A Great Value
Elky, 12/23/2024
2025 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I crossed shopped the Forest against the Rav4, the CRV and other similar models. The Subaru had more value for less money in all trim levels. There are pluses and minuses in all compact SUVs but overall this new generation of Forester was the winner. .
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My new car and I have become best friends
Vicki, 01/23/2025
2025 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
My other Subaru was 13 years old and I decided that at the age of 76 I was going to get a new car and figure out how to work the things on it, afterall, there were still things on my old car I couldn't work. Besides, I needed a beep to tell me another car was on my side, or that someone was walking behind me or that I was parked between the lines. And most of all, that I could look at the display and it was BIG enough for me to see! It was a dream I had and yes, it all came true. The best part was that it was user friendly and I could figure out how to operate it. Today, we go on trips together and she plays a big part in helping me to get there safely. She flashes things on the dashboard to remind me to be alert or that the car ahead is moving or sometimes she suggests we stop for a cup of coffee. She even keeps the car in the center of the lane when we are cruising. Some people may not like the companionship but I do. This car does everything and more and I love it. It is quiet, smooth and dependable and I love it.
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