2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Touring - POV Review

What’s New • All-new next-generation Subaru hybrid powertrain combining newly developed 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine with electric motors and high-capacity lithium-ion battery • Up to 40% better fuel economy than non-hybrid model • 16.6-gallon fuel tank with 581-mile range • Total system output 194 hp, up from 180 hp on 2025 Forester • Standard 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster • Standard 11.6-inch Subaru Multimedia touchscreen with Navigation • 8.7 inches of ground clearance with low step-in height • Advanced EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology standard • Available spring 2025 Color: River Rock Pearl/ Crystal Black Silica Two-Tone Pricing Model: Forester Touring Hybrid $41,695 Options: Autumn Green Metallic/Two-Tone $890 Destination & Delivery: $1,420 Total: $44,005 Powertrain and Performance Engine: 2.5L flat-4 Atkinson-cycle (naturally aspirated) Electric Motor: AC synchronous motor Combined Power Output: Approximately 194 horsepower Transmission: Lineartronic CVT with 6-speed manual mode Drivetrain: Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-Mode and hill descent control 0–60 mph: Approximately 8 seconds Fuel Economy and Range City: 35 mpg Highway: 34 mpg Combined: 35 mpg Fuel Tank: 16.6 gallons Estimated Range: Up to 580+ miles Battery and Hybrid System Battery Type: Lithium-ion Battery Capacity: ~1.1 kWh Hybrid Type: Non-plug-in (parallel hybrid) Dimensions and Weight Length: 183.3 inches Width: 72 inches Height: 68.1 inches Wheelbase: 105.1 inches Ground Clearance: 8.7 inches Curb Weight: Approximately 3,913 to 3,946 pounds Cargo and Interior Space Passenger Volume: 106.6 cubic fee Cargo Volume Behind Rear Seats: 27.5 cubic feet Cargo Volume with Seats Folded: 69.1 cubic feet Seating Capacity: 5 Exterior Features Wheels: 19-inch alloy wheels (Touring trim) Lighting: LED headlights and fog lights Roof: Panoramic power moonroof Technology and Interior Touchscreen: 11.6-inch infotainment system with navigation Audio System: Harman Kardon 11-speaker premium audio Gauge Cluster: Full digital instrument display Connectivity: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless Phone Charging: Standard Upholstery: StarTex synthetic leather (vegan-friendly) Safety and Driver Assistance EyeSight Driver Assist Technology: Adaptive cruise control, lane centering, pre-collision braking Blind-Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Reverse Automatic Braking 360-Degree Surround View Camera Emergency Automatic Steering Rear Seat Reminder and Driver Focus Monitoring Towing and Capability Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds Warranty Basic: 3 years / 36,000 miles Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles Hybrid System: 8 years / 100,000 miles Vehicle was provided by the manufacturer for testing and review. The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones, headphones are recommended! TheTopher channel membership -    / @thetopher   TheTopher on Instagram:   / thetopher2   Equipment: (affiliate links): -DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro https://amzn.to/4jTN0J3 -Lens filters: https://amzn.to/4k0UsC9 -Binaural Audio - Roland CS-10EM Microphones http://amzn.to/2qKRbwA -Connected to & powered by the Zoom H2n recorder http://amzn.to/2pQqVkq -Don't forget the Hat Clip mount for that perfect POV angle: https://amzn.to/2GW7nmd -The best place to get tires: https://bit.ly/2JyRg3j Got a traffic ticket? Use Off The Record. Sign up with the code "TheTopher" for 10% off your first ticket whether you need it now or later: https://fight.offtherecord.com/TheTopher Sound system test track playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3D9...