2025 SUBARU FORESTER PREMIUM HYBRID: IS THE 2025 FORESTER HYBRID WORTH 40K?

EV Channels Review

The 2025 Subaru Forester Premium Hybrid presents a compelling, albeit expensive, option for SUV buyers. The reviewer highlights its excellent visibility, standard all-wheel drive, and the robust suite of Subaru's EyeSight safety technologies, including steering-responsive headlights and pre-collision braking. The hybrid powertrain offers a modest increase in horsepower and torque over the gas-only model, achieving a respectable 35 MPG combined. However, the reviewer points out significant drawbacks: the infotainment system, powered by a glitchy TomTom software, is a major point of frustration, and the hybrid system's fuel economy advantage over the gas model is marginal, leading to a long payback period for the higher purchase price. The manual operation of the oversized sunroof shade is also noted as inconvenient. While the vehicle is capable and comfortable, the high cost relative to its MPG gains and the poor infotainment experience are key considerations.