2025 Subaru Forester Trims Compared

Looking at the new Subaru Forester? Trying to decide which trim is right for you? In this video we check out almost all of the trims and show you the difference!

[sam-yau]

While I’m interested in the features, I’ll be firmly on the sidelines until they release a properly competitive hybrid/PHEV

[ALMXDP]

I really like the XT trim the best. Having the turbo motor and a manual transmission makes it the best in the segment for the more enthusiast types.

At least I can dream.

[mike]

Definition of phoning it in and just trying to maintain marketshare, not try to gain any marketshare at all

[kevinb]

you are awesome… was thinking about foresters and there is your video posted 16 minutes ago😊

[bikebudha]

I always thought subaru design was seriously "wonky"... And thought they'd sell so much better if they had more refined designs... Seeing this new refined design, makes me miss the wonk....

[mrgurulittle]

Everyone saying it’s ugly in the comments.😭Then these same people turn around and call something hideous like the Kona, “handsome”. WTF?! I like the softer rugged looks of the latest Forester. Subaru is known for being bashed every time they introduce a new car, and the haters pretend they never hated on it later on.😂 Pretty much every WRX, Legacy, current Forester, Outback, current Impreza, just to name a few; were hated when first introduced.

[AB-jktw]

Love the design and we have really enjoyed our current Forester but the new car really needs a more powerful engine option. Our current Touring model is fine in town but load up the car and the engine is noisy and underpowered, especially in the mountains when we take the kids camping.

[mark_u]

Seeing this already outdated looking new Forester makes me yearn for mid-late 2000s Subaru.

[hamidmghazi]

Dont get the haters. This thing looks competitive. Will wait for the hybrid though

[mrgurulittle]

Very Subaru of you to review a muddy red Forester, Alex. Nice touch of ruggedness.👌

[pine]

Good video as always but quick correction: the Limited and Touring have front LED turn signals

[digital_]

My wife’s 2018 forester touring was only $31k. Now the premium is $33k. only 6 years ago! 🤯

[kurtkaufman]

Thanks for this and the more recent in-depth 2025 Forester review on your channel.
I know I'm in the minority here, but I wish, instead of fretting about appearance and tiny little design touches, useful things such as a front passenger seat height adjustment was available on the Premium trim. Aside from that, I have driven this car and I don't find the large screen much of a problem, as the most commonly used features, the audio system and the temperature adjustment, are still available as discreet controls. My chief interest in this 2025 model is that it's substantially quieter than the 2020 I currently drive, which makes an unpleasant, almost howling sound due to road noise (Yes, I have had it checked out by Subaru to ensure that it's not a bearing or differential problem; there's nothing wrong with it, it's just noisy!).
I wouldn't buy a Subaru for performance, but there's something about the way cabin is set out that makes it feel far less claustrophobic than the comparable Toyota and Hyundai models, and so is an excellent choice for road trips.
While it would be nice to wait for a plug-in model, electrical power is so expensive in this part of the country that I doubt I would see a tremendous cost advantage, considering the premium paid for hybrid technology, and the more frequent replacement of tires required.

[digital_]

Subaru’s design team was really in that room saying to each other “well, we believe there’s enough people out there who want ugly vehicles.” And the CEO was like, “alright, let’s move forward then.”

[ChicagoOutfit]

Great video, but this is such a disappointment. It's worse in every way possible.

[jamessilvester]

Limited and Touring have LED front indicators, lower spec gets incandescent. Small change but makes the more upmarket versions a little fancier.

[chrisb]

We’ve owned 9 Subarus. The new Forester needs a Turbo option and a turbo Hybrid option. Heck, in Japan you can at least get their 1.8 Turbo that has more torque and mpgs. 🙄

[chrisgray]

Easy car to step into hence unusual design to cater for this...nice job overall. Engineers rule at Subaru City.

[rightlanehog]

Alex, Did you say 19 inch wheels 7:46 on a Forester? Has the world gone completely mad? 🙀

[jasonm]

So the base model is $30kish because the optional wheels and roof rails that were options on the ‘24 base model starting out at $28K are now standard.
The optional wheel and roof rail package on the base ‘24 model was an $695 option.
And that was after the wheel and roof rail discount.
So, in all actuality..
The ‘25 base model forester could have been still a sub $30k vehicle.
How they justify the new ‘25 base model starting out at $30K before taxes and delivery is a head scratcher to me.
I’m just glad I picked up my sub, $30K ‘24 forester back in November of last yea