Subaru is debuting two specialized flavors of its popular Forester crossover at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, which runs February 8–17. Between the two, the automaker is pushing the sixth-generation Forester’s envelope of appeal into one familiar segment and one that it’s been conspicuously absent from for some time.

Subaru of America, Inc. has introduced the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. This model marks the first hybrid variant of the Forester in the U.S. market. It incorporates a next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid system,

In addition to the redesigned Forester Wilderness, the new Forester Hybrid is also believed to make its debut at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show

Subaru introduced two new Forester models at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show: a 2025 Hybrid and a 2026 Wilderness. The Hybrid improves fuel economy by up to 40% while the Wilderness offers off-road-capable features and new trim items.

Subaru presented the new 2025 Forester e-Boxer Hybrid variant in Chicago, as well as the 2026 Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid coming to market a bit later.

Subaru unveiled the 2026 Forester Wilderness at the Chicago Auto Show—marking the first Wilderness model built on the updated Forester platform introduced last year.While the overall formula remains familiar,

Subaru has unveiled the 2025 Forester Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show. This is the first time that the automaker has added a hybrid-electric powertrain to the Forester. It will be the first North American introduction of Subaru's new Strong Hybrid powertrain.

Subaru Forester Wilderness arrives at Canadian dealerships this fall, while the 2025 Forester e-Boxer Hybrid arrives this spring

The 2026 Forester Wilderness For the new Wilderness trim of the new Forester, Subaru promises more standard stuff than in the last Forester Wilderness; also now included is a more advanced dual-function X-Mode, with towing capacity increased to 3,500 lb.

It's Friday so it's podcast time! On this week's TTAC podcast, we're talking with Bill Stokes, Car Line Planning Manager at Subaru, about the new 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid and 2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness,

Subaru has launched the 2025 Forester Hybrid in the US, its first Hybrid Forester in the US market. It features a 2.5 L Subaru Boxer engine and an electric motor, generating 194 bhp and an EPA-estimated fuel efficiency of 35 mpg.