EPISODE 220: 2025 SUBARU FORESTER, SO LONG MALIBU, ALL ABOUT NIKOLA & ZERO-EMISSIONS TRUCKING

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The 2025 Subaru Forester receives a significant update, though its exterior styling remains evolutionary rather than revolutionary, maintaining its beloved upright stance and overall dimensions. Inside, the Forester boasts an all-new interior with upgraded materials, a textured dash design, and an optional 11.6-inch vertical infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The safety suite is enhanced with a new Eyesight system offering a wider field of vision and emergency stop assist. While the 2.5-liter engine is tweaked for more torque, it's not a performance-oriented powertrain and the automatic stop-start system is noted as being somewhat lumpy. A kick-activated liftgate and a rear camera mirror are new features, with the latter two available on the top-tier Touring trim. A hybrid variant is confirmed to be coming, and a Wilderness model is anticipated. The base model is noted as the only trim without leather, appealing to vegan buyers. Overall, the Forester is presented as a safe, technologically advanced, comfortable, and quieter vehicle that continues to resonate with its loyal customer base.