New 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid for SaleNationwide

Is the Subaru Forester Hybrid a good car?

The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid combines Subaru’s familiar ruggedness with added efficiency, while also bringing more power and a comfortable cabin. The main trade-offs called out by experts are fairly pedestrian performance, a firm ride quality, and a monotone groan under hard acceleration.

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

35.3% 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 96.4% — 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 lineup and gives you the hybrid Forester’s core efficiency and standard all-wheel drive.
• Touring: the top trim adds front-seat ventilation, heated outboard rear seats, a contrasting black roof, and a driver attention monitor, making it the best-value choice if you want the most comfort and convenience.

What Subaru Forester Hybrid do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be the easiest place to shop because you get more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the color, trim, and price that fit your needs. When supply is strongest, you can also move faster on the right listing without narrowing your search too much.

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 2025 model has the most listings. The Subaru Forester Hybrid offers a comfortable cabin and a rugged, all-purpose character that fits a wide range of buyers.

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 automaker’s new parallel hybrid system employs two motor/generators in place of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) in non-hybrid models, fed by a 1.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
• Tech: All Hybrid Foresters come with an 11.6-inch vertical infotainment touchscreen with built-in navigation, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and other tech features include a WiFi hotspot and an 11-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.
• 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 2025 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 September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.