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.

Forester has officially gained two new trim packages. The rugged Wilderness trim package is back, seen previously on the last-gen Forester and on other Subaru models such as the Outback and Crosstrek.

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.