2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Consumer Reviews

Bought the 2025 Forester about 5 months ago. Engine performance is fine and the ride is adaquet. The new tech package leaves alot to be desired. First and foremost the wireless charging is useless. Iphone wont stay connected to the charger and any movement of the vehicle causes the phone to move and the charging to stop. Subaru knows they have a design flaw but because it is not a safety issue they feel no need to address it. Subaru tech at my dealership when I told him about the issue said, "We know. Can I have the car washed for you? It is complimentary." Thanks for the top notch service. There is considerable lag on the touch screen and the Apple Car Play often continues connection even aftet the car is off and the door is open. Guess they think extended connection here makes up for the lack of connection of the wireless charging. The cup holders are arranged so that the driver has to look down and back for thier holder. Small irritation, but takes away from the overall driving experience. The passenger side seat belt will often not flip all the way over after it is used and makes a metal on plastic rattle. I have to stop and flip it all the way over to stop the noise. My last car was a 2018 Outback and it was the best car I ever had. Sad to say the Forester, and more importatnly, Subaru's lack of concern over the wireless charger, leaves one with a sour $35,000 dollar taste in one's mouth.

I bought this recently from Granite Subaru in Hudson, NH and I am so pleased I did. The Premium trim comes with great features AWD, Multiple cameras for safety, lane departure alert, 12" Media Screen with CarPlay, Panaramic Sunroof, roof racks, and much more. The size, features and gas mileage fit my life perfectly.