The engine is Subaru’s familiar 2.5-liter flat-four, and in the Forester it makes 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet – losing two horses but gaining two torques relative to the previous generation.

The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness is the most off-road capable version of the compact SUV that's ever been built and the latest in a line of Wilderness models.

The verdict: The redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester sticks to its predecessor’s successful script as an adventure-ready compact SUV with standard all-wheel drive and better-than-average off-road ...

2025 Subaru Forester — Source: Subaru The 2025 Subaru Forester boasts impressive fuel economy, earning an EPA rating of 26 mpg city / 33 mpg highway from the non-hybrid 2.5-liter Boxer engine.

With tech like this, the Subaru Forester has secured a top five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. It’s currently available with a choice of two 2.0-litre petrol fours and a 2.0-litre diesel four.