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2025 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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Lots to love!

JR from Ontario Canada, 08/08/2025
2025 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I have owned the Forester for 4 months and have covered 10,000KMs (6200 miles). Zero problems and does everything well in the "real world". Driving a Canadian Premier model (top trim). What's good? Unbeatable visibility in all driving situations Very good ride quality, even on poor pavement Tons of space for a small footprint Easy to understand and use features Relatively quiet Oversize sunroof Front wipers and rear wiper cover much more surface than their competitors Good build quality Huge 63L gas tank = long range cruising on the highway Needs improvement Fuel economy could be better. Currently averaging 8,2L/100 KMs (70% Highway/30% Urban) Not enough front storage room in the door pockets and centre console. Happy Camper!

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2025 Forester Touring

Pete, 03/04/2025
2025 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My wife and I love this SUV you can’t beat the visibility and reliability of this car. Along with all the safety features that come standard with the touring model , you can’t go wrong. This is our 6th Subaru and they were always one of the best vehicles to drive in bad weather.

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Ugly blue

Grandma Blondie, 12/23/2024
2025 Subaru Forester Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 12 people found this review helpful

I loved everything about the 2025 Forester. I want one. I loved the blue I saw in the show room, beautiful blue/grey, but it is only in the basic. Walk out to see the blue in the sport, what the hell, it is an ugly blue/purple. So I love all the features but don’t want to pay that price right now. So I wait. Maybe they will change the color.

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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
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  • 4 Colors
  • 9 Trims
  • 1 Package
  • $36,595starting MSRP
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Vague steering spoil a nice car

Massachusetts SENIOR, 07/20/2025
2025 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

My fifth new car, my first Subaru. I like the room, ride, quietness, power and gas milage are fine. I was compromising buying a Subaru. Not a fan of boxer engines or all wheel drive. It's hard to find a room non AWD vehicle. The real problem is the vague, disconnected steering. I'm sorry I bought the car after only 1300 miles. Dealer days there is nothing wrong and I believe them.

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Energetic!

Nick, 06/08/2025
2025 Subaru Forester Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Love the design, interior cosmetics, and handling! Rides smooth and turns corners fairly good. Spacious interior and large windows. The additional wilderness features are a plus. Overall, makes you feel like you’re going on a wilderness adventure every time you hit the road!

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