A ‘strong hybrid’ version of the Subaru Forester has been unveiled with a Toyota-sourced electric motor and battery – while the new-generation Wilderness off-road edition has also debuted. The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid has debuted in the United States as the brand’s long-awaited rival to electrified versions of the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V – along with the next-generation Forester Wilderness off-road edition.

Consumer Reports previews the new 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, sharing details about features, power, fuel economy, price, and safety equipment.

The Forester Hybrid boasts much better efficiency at about $3,000 more, without giving up its tenacious all-wheel drive.