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The 2025 Forester Hybrid will blend Toyota’s advanced electric technology with Subaru’s signature boxer engine.
A side view of the upcoming 2025 Subaru Forester reveals an exciting evolution for the popular SUV. Subaru has confirmed that a hybrid version is on its way, slated to debut in mid-2025. This aligns with the timeline suggested by Subaru of America President Jeff Walters during last year’s LA Auto Show, where he mentioned the hybrid would follow the gas-powered model by roughly a year.
Subaru’s website briefly references the Forester Hybrid as part of its 2025 lineup. While mid-2025 likely points to a June or July release, launching any later could push it uncomfortably close to the 2026 model year. Regardless of the exact timing, this marks Subaru’s return to hybrid technology following the discontinuation of the Crosstrek Hybrid in 2023.
While official powertrain details remain under wraps, it’s no secret that Subaru will leverage Toyota’s expertise for the electric motor and battery components. This partnership has already produced vehicles like the Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X, which share a platform with slight design variations. However, Subaru is expected to retain its hallmark flat-four engine, potentially adopting a setup similar to the one used in the Crosstrek Hybrid launched in Japan earlier this year. That model features a 2.5-liter boxer-four engine paired with a single electric motor in a parallel hybrid arrangement, enabling short bursts of electric-only driving.
Total system output for the Forester Hybrid hasn’t been disclosed, but it’s likely to surpass the 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque offered by the current gas-only Forester. This boost could fill the gap left by the long-missed turbocharged Forester XT. Despite the added power, Subaru’s emphasis on efficiency suggests the hybrid will prioritize fuel economy over outright performance. And, as expected, the Forester Hybrid will maintain Subaru’s signature all-wheel-drive system.
Stay tuned for more updates as Subaru releases detailed specifications and performance metrics for the 2025 Forester Hybrid.
