2025 Subaru Forester Performance

January 23rd, 2025 by
2021 Subaru Forester with rear seats folded down

 

The Subaru Forester is one of our most popular models at Mark Miller Subaru South Towne and with good reasons. It’s got a very capable 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® engine and standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for drives around Herriman. Read on to explore the 2025 Subaru Forester specs regarding the engine, fuel efficiency, and towing capacity.

2025 Subaru Forester Specs

As we stated, every 2025 Subaru Forester engine is the vaunted 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® engine. It gives you reliable power and torque for your commute near Midvale. 

See how the Subaru Forester engine stands out from the crowd with these specs:

  • Horsepower: 180 hp
  • Torque: 178 lb-ft
  • Drivetrain:Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Transmission (Base, Premium): Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission with low shift mode
  • Transmission (Sport, Limited, Touring): Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission with 8-speed manual mode

2025 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

You want an SUV to haul some cargo around South Jordan. You’ll be happy to know that the 2025 Subaru Forester engine boasts plenty of power to haul gear, supplies, and groceries wherever you need them. 

When properly equipped, the 2025 Subaru Forester towing capacity can reach up to 1,500 pounds. With this SUV, you can confidently haul ATVs, snowmobiles, a small camper, a small fishing coat, or a utility trailer. 

2025 Subaru Forester MPG Ratings

Power and towing are two important aspects of the 2025 Subaru Forester specs. Even though you see good engine numbers, you’d think the engine skimps on the fuel efficiency. You’d be wrong. Thankfully, the Forester is fuel-efficient.

You need to know that the 2025 Subaru Forester mpg ratings differ slightly depending on which transmission you favor. The bottom two trims have different fuel economy numbers than the higher two trims. 

See all the Subaru Forester mpg ratings with this list:

  • 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® Engine (Lineartronic® CVT): 26 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 29 mpg combined*
  • 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® Engine (Lineartronic® CVT with 8-Speed Manual Mode): 25 mpg city / 32 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined*

Test-Drive the 2025 Subaru Forester for Sale at Mark Miller Subaru South Towne

Does the 2025 Subaru Forester towing capacity and engine meet your requirements? Contact us or call 385-526-3416 to schedule a test drive with our team. Until we meet, look over our new vehicle specials to see how much cash you could save on your purchase.

*EPA-estimated fuel economy. Actual mileage may vary. For Crosstrek Hybrid and Solterra, EPA-estimated MPG equivalent on a full battery charge. Actual mileage will vary.

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