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Is the Subaru Forester Hybrid a good car?

The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid stands out as a more efficient take on Subaru’s rugged compact SUV, with added power and a few extra features that make it appealing if you want all-weather confidence and everyday usability. The main trade-offs are fairly pedestrian performance, a firm ride quality, and a cabin that leans more practical than plush.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 model among the highest across all years.

The Forester Hybrid’s recurring expert-review trade-offs are its fairly pedestrian performance, firm ride quality, and cabin materials that prioritize durability over a more upscale feel.

37.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

What should I look for when buying a used Subaru Forester Hybrid?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 96.9% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Subaru's EyeSight suite of advanced safety features, including frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, rear automatic braking, and automatic high beams.
• Infotainment: an 11.6-inch vertical infotainment touchscreen with built-in navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: up to 35 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 35 mpg in combined driving.

Which Subaru Forester Hybrid trim should I buy?

The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid offers these trims:

• Premium: the entry-level trim starts the hybrid lineup with the core Forester Hybrid package and is the best-value choice if you want the model’s efficiency and standard all-wheel drive at the lowest price point.
• Touring: this top trim adds the most comfort and convenience, including front-seat ventilation, heated outboard rear seats, a driver attention monitor, and the contrasting black roof.

What Subaru Forester Hybrid do most buyers choose?

The Subaru Forester Hybrid years with the most listings are 2026, 2025, and 2027.

The highest-volume years usually give you the broadest selection, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the easiest place to find a used example that matches your budget and feature priorities.

Is the Subaru Forester Hybrid safe?

• 2025: 8/10

All Forester Hybrid models come standard with Subaru's EyeSight suite of advanced safety features.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru Forester Hybrid now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2026 model has the most listings. The Subaru Forester Hybrid offers a comfortable, practical cabin with strong all-around usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: All Forester Hybrid models are powered by a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed flat four-cylinder "boxer" engine, and the hybrid system produces 194 horsepower.
• Tech: All Hybrid Foresters come with an 11.6-inch vertical infotainment touchscreen with built-in navigation, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: All Forester Hybrid models come standard with Subaru's EyeSight suite of advanced safety features, including frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, rear automatic braking, and automatic high beams.
• Starting price: The 2025 Subaru Forester has a starting price of $36,415 for the entry-level Premium trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2026 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.