If you are considering a new Subaru Forester to get around Bennington, VT, the 2025 Forester will be here soon. We anticipate that the newest Forester will arrive at dealerships in late spring or early summer at the earliest, and we cannot wait to get inside this upgraded SUV.
Performance
Under the hood, you will find a flat-four 2.5-liter engine. This engine produces 178 pound-feet of torque and 180 horsepower. Subaru pairs this engine up with all-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission. The Forester will have an electric power steering rack that is dual pinion for smoother steering while you drive around Manchester, VT.
There is a dual-function X-Mode system on the Sport trim and higher. This feature increases the all-wheel drive system's range of conditions. If you plan to go off-road near Saratoga Springs, NY or drive in a lot of inclement weather, this feature could help keep you on the road.
The Forester can go from zero to 60 mph in about 8.7 seconds. It provides an EPA-estimated 33 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg in the city.
Technology
Android Auto and Apply CarPlay come standard on all trim levels. You can connect and charge your smartphone as you cruise around North Adams, MA. Once you connect it to the Forester's infotainment system, you can use your phone's navigation system and receive and send texts and calls through the screen on your dashboard. The infotainment touchscreen on mid-level trims and above measures 11.6 inches, making it easy to see while you are driving around Albany, NY. If you choose the base model from our new inventory, you can take advantage of a dual seven-inch display.
Interior and Exterior
There are different interior materials to compare, especially if you pick a mid-level trim or higher. Some of the available options will include ventilated and heated front seats and a leather-wrapped gear selector. The second row of seats offers solid hip, leg, and headroom for your passengers so that everyone is comfortable riding around Troy, NY. You get a lot of cargo space that you can expand an additional 74 cubic feet when you fold the second row down flat. It is possible to do a 60/40 split with the rear seats.
The cabin is quiet while you drive due to more sound dampening compared to previous years. Every trim level comes standard with roof rails. While it is an optional feature, you can choose a hands-free powered tailgate.
The exterior for this model year gets a bigger grille, black trimmed pillars, an enlarged badge, and chunky wheel well flares. There is also a partially clear taillight. You and your passengers can take advantage of the large glass roof to expand your sky views. No matter where you are sitting in the Forester SUV, you can see clearly.
Safety
This Subaru SUV features automatic emergency braking, which can help activate your brakes when it detects a potential collision to reduce your risk of an accident. The stability and traction control make it easier to stay in control when the road conditions are poor, such as during snowy or rainy weather.
The Forester offers lane-keeping assist, which helps keep you in the proper lane by automatically braking or steering the SUV. With the lane-departure warning feature, your Subaru Forester will give you an alert if it senses you are drifting so you can correct your driving and decrease your risk of an accident. Adaptive cruise control is also an option.
While the 2025 Forester is not quite available in the Latham, NY region, you can start learning about the features now. Once it is available in late spring to early summer, you can head to our local dealership and take it for a test drive.
