What’s New in the 2025 Subaru Forester Trim Levels

Every driver knows what they want in a vehicle: safety, dependability, and adventure-ready features. The good news is that the 2025 Subaru Forester comes with all that, earning top marks. Recognized as a 2025 Top Safety Pick with a 5-star overall rating, this SUV is ready for outdoor adventures and city drives.

To pick the Subaru Forester trim for you, you may visit Dalton Subaru National City. Here’s your full guide to the 2025 Subaru Forester trim levels explained.

2025 Subaru Forester Base

If a Subaru is your dream vehicle but you’re on a budget, the Subaru Forester 2025 Base is a great starting point. Despite being an entry-level option, this SUV is loaded with features that other brands typically offer only on higher trims.

At the get-go, you’ll notice the generous 8.7 inches of ground clearance and 74.47 cubic feet of cargo volume of this SUV. Even when loading groceries on top of school stuff, its flat-folding rear seats and wide rear gate make the cabin even more spacious.

Even the Base trim comes with Subaru Symmetrical All Wheel Drive (AWD). This feature equally distributes the power to the four wheels of the SUV, rather than just at the front. This way, you’ll have better grip and control on the road.

In the safety department, you have Subaru’s EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology as a standard. It acts as your extra set of eyes that can alert you when you’re dozing off or distracted. Apart from that, you’ll also get a bunch of smart safety features:

• Adaptive Cruise Control to help you keep a safe distance from vehicles in front of you, even in traffic
• Lane Departure and Sway Warning alerts you should you start drifting out of your lane
• Lane Keep Assist to steer you back into the lane if needed
• Automatic Pre-Collision Braking to stop the car if it detects an impending collision

Interior-wise, the Subaru Forester Base trim also comes loaded with nifty features that feel like a steal. It includes:

• Manually adjustable cloth seats
• 7.0-inch STARLINK® multimedia touchscreen
• Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® to easily connect your phone for maps, hands-free calls, and music
• Front USB-A ports (2) for easy charging of devices
• LED steering responsive headlights to easily light up corners as you turn

Lastly, you’ll enjoy the convenience of raised roof rails with integrated tie-down points. This nifty feature allows you to carry up to 700 lbs of maximum static capacity of cargo and 176 lbs of max dynamic cargo capacity.

Overall, the 2025 Subaru Forester Base is best for those who value affordability and quality. It’s the perfect trim for first-time SUV buyers and students who want rugged performance, roomy interior, and award-winning safety, even on a budget.

2025 Subaru Forester Premium

Building on the Base’s standard features, the 2025 Subaru Forester Premium has a little more comfort and tech for your drive. These thoughtful upgrades make the biggest difference in balancing comfort and efficiency with each drive.

One such upgrade is a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support and a 4-way manually-adjustable passenger seat. You can now feel more comfortable as you drive since you can fine-tune your seating position.

And if the weather cools down, you get the advantage of having heated front seats to keep you warm. You can also let the sunshine and fresh air in with the panoramic power moonroof to make the cabin feel fresher.

You still get the raised roof rails for easy mounting of gear (cargo carriers, kayaks, or bikes). But what makes the 2025 Subaru Premium more adventure-ready is its X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control feature. You now have more control over the vehicle as you drive through gravel trails, slippery roads, or steep hills.

Safety-wise, you also get additional features. One, you have the Blind Spot Detection that alerts you whenever another vehicle gets near the Forester’s blind spot as you’re changing lanes. You also get the Rear Cross-Traffic Alert to help you back out of parking spots safely.

For its infotainment, you get an upgrade on its touchscreen. From 7.0 inches, you now have the Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System with MySubaru® Connected Services. This gives you more display area for your maps, messages, and data you want to see as you drive.

Apart from that, you’ll also get seamless access to the following features:

• Wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®
• HD Radio™ and SiriusXM®
• Climate control, vehicle settings, etc.
• Bluetooth® audio streaming and hands-free phone

But if there’s one convenience feature that stands out from the rest, it is the Keyless Access with Push-Button start. You can now lock and unlock your Forester remotely.

The 2025 Subaru Forester Premium is great for drivers who want outdoor features. It also offers upgraded tech and comfort, all while staying on budget. It’s the perfect middle ground for enjoying more than the basic features without upgrading.

2025 Subaru Forester Premium Hybrid

Something new for this 2025 model of the Subaru Forester is its Premium Hybrid variant. You’ll still enjoy the same tech and comfort features of the regular Forester Premium, but with more eco-friendly and fuel-efficient features.

The main difference is in its advanced hybrid-electric drivetrain with Symmetrical AWD. The result is more stability, better grip on the road, and an improved fuel economy (34/35 MPG). It also comes with a standard Power Rear Gate for easier loading and unloading of supplies.

2025 Subaru Forester Sport

For drivers who prefer to ride in style and love to go on adventures, you’ll find the 2025 Forester Sport your best match. On its exterior, you’ll find the exclusive 19-inch bronze-finish alloy wheels and exterior accents (fog light surrounds, grille, badging, and roof rails) for an upscale vibe.

On the inside, you’ll enjoy an upgrade to StarTex® water-repellent upholstery. Soft this material may be, it can withstand the stress of an adventurous lifestyle. Add that you got orange contrast stitching on the dash, doors, and seats.

And since the Forester Sport is designed for the road less traveled, it’s got advanced capability tools:

• Dual-Function X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control automatically adjusts the Forester Sport’s engine, transmission, AWD system, and brakes for better control on uneven terrain. You can switch between Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes.
• Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE®): This is a customizable driving mode system that allows you to choose between Intelligent Mode (I) for a smoother, more fuel-efficient driving, and Sport Mode (S) for a quicker throttle control while maintaining a more dynamic feel.

2025 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid

For the more eco-conscious yet adventurous drivers, the Forester Sport Hybrid variant would be your best match. It still offers the same features as the regular Forester Sport, except that it has the added power and efficiency of the hybrid-electric drivetrain.

Building on the 2025 Subaru Forester Sport’s features, you’ll get:

• 11.6-inch Multimedia with Built-in Navigation System
• Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System

2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness

Now, if you prefer an SUV that is built for the more hardcore outdoor drives, the 2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness is your best buddy. It comes with a standard raised suspension, boosting its already generous ground clearance up to 9.2 inches.

The Forester Wilderness comes with 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama GEOLANDAR® All-Terrain tires. This results in better grip on light snow, gravel, and dirt.

What’s new is the 180-Degree Front-View Monitor for that wide-angle view of what’s ahead of your bumper. This will help you spot dips, logs, and rocks better.

On the inside, you’ll still get the stylish and durable water-repellent StarTex® upholstery. But, to give that distinctive, sporty edge, Subaru added anodized copper-finish accents around its:

• Air vents
• Gear shifter, and
• Steering wheel

This way, the interior echoes those same copper details on its tow points, roof rail trim, and exterior badging.

Lastly, you won’t have to squint when driving under the heat of the sun or at night, thanks to the LED fog lights and raised anti-glare hood decal on the Forester Wilderness.

2025 Subaru Forester Limited

For those who want practicality balanced with upscale comfort, the 2025 Subaru Forester Limited is the right choice. As soon as you go inside its cabin, you’ll notice straight away the leather-trimmed upholstery.

As for the front seats, they’re both power-adjustable. The driver’s seat features 10-way power controls and lumbar support, while the front passenger gets 8-way power controls. But the big game-changer is its dual-zone automatic climate control. This allows you and the front passenger to set your temperature preference without compromising.

Exterior-wise, you’ll get 18-inch machine-finish alloy wheels. They not only enhance the SUV’s look but also improve its handling.

2025 Subaru Forester Limited Hybrid

If you prefer to stay eco-friendly without sacrificing comfort and safety, go for the Forester Limited’s hybrid variant. You’ll also get the advanced Subaru hybrid-electric drivetrain. This improves fuel efficiency as a gasoline engine combines with electric power.

2025 Subaru Forester Touring

At the top of the Subaru Forester lineup is the 2025 Subaru Forester Touring trim. Being the top-tier trim, Subaru’s top features are rolled into this sophisticated SUV. Hence, it’s the perfect vehicle for drivers wanting the crème de la crème.

Right away, you’ll notice the 19-inch wheels (machine-finish alloy) that give the Touring a striking presence on the road. It also has the 360-Degree Surround View Monitor for a complete overhead view of the Forester Touring’s surroundings.

Inside the cabin, you’ll find leather-trimmed upholstery with Ultrasuede® inserts for that stylishly modern yet durable vibe. Plus, it has the All-Weather Package: heated and ventilated front and rear seats to keep everyone warm.

This trim’s safety suite adds one more feature: the DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System. It works by monitoring the driver for signs of fatigue or drowsiness through a camera. It then sends gentle alerts should you need to stay more focused.

Even on its hybrid variant, you can expect the same features except for its hybrid-electric drivetrain.

Your 2025 Subaru Forester Trim Levels, Your Way

Whether it is the budget you’re concerned about or your must-have features, there is a 2025 Subaru Forester trim for you. Whichever trim you choose, this SUV will keep you comfortable, confident, and above all, safe, behind the wheel.

So, come by Dalton Subaru in National City to explore the lineup in person. Let our experts help match you with your ideal Forester today so you can drive home happy.Read Next: Best Subaru Outback Trims for San Diego, CA Adventures

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