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SUBARU EARNS TWO AWARDS IN 2025 U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT BEST CARS FOR TEENS
Subaru wins awards for Best New SUV for Teens and Best Used Midsize Car 2025 Subaru Forester named Best New SUV for teens $35,000 to $40,000 2021 Subaru Legacy named Best Used Midsize Car for teens CAMDEN, N.J., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc., today announced that two models were named to the annual U.S. News & World Report Best Cars for Teens report. The 2025 Subaru Forester was named the Best New SUV, priced between $35,000 and $40,000, while the 2021 Subaru Legacy was named the Best Used Midsize Car for new teen buyers and drivers. Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.: "We are proud to have Forester and Legacy recognized by U.S. News & World Report as recommended cars for younger drivers. Value, reliability, and safety are fundamental to the SUVs and cars we offer to our customers, and we're proud to be recognized again by U.S. News & World Report." To be named a Best New Car for Teens, vehicles must have exceptional reliability ratings, crash test scores, available advanced driver assistance features, and top critics' recommendations in its price category. Best Used Car for Teens winners were selected from 2020-2022 model years and must have exceptional reliability and safety ratings, affordable projected ownership costs, positive critical reviews, and available crash-prevention technology. Both Forester and Legacy have perfect five-star Overall Vehicle Scores from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently named the 2025 Subaru Forester a TOP SAFETY PICK. Both vehicles feature standard Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which includes Automatic Pre-Collision Braking, Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, and standard LED Steering Responsive Headlights. Subaru vehicles also include teen driver controls or available smartphone features that send parents alerts when the car travels faster than a predetermined speed, drives outside a specified geographic area, or is driven beyond a specified time. These features enable parents to establish limits for teen drivers and initiate conversations about safe driving habits. Other available active safety features include Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking, and DriverFocus™ Distraction Mitigation System. The 2025 Subaru Forester is available at Subaru retailers nationwide starting at $29,995 MSRP. About Subaru of America, of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $320 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 100,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Aaron ColeProduct Communications Manager856.488.3697acole1@ Miranda JimenezProduct Communications Specialist856.438.2820mjimen@ Karley DowdyProduct Communications Specialist856.488.8527mkdowdy@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
7NEWS
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Subaru Forester price and specs: Base price up almost $5000 for new-gen SUV
The new-generation Subaru Forester will be pricier than its predecessor, but fitted with more standard kit and a much more impressive hybrid powertrain. Pre-orders have now opened, ahead of first customer deliveries in early July. Subaru Australia expects strong demand for both petrol and hybrid powertrains, though it says wait times will be kept to a 'reasonable minimum'. The new mid-size SUV comes in seven distinct variants, comprising four non-hybrid petrol grades – powered by the same 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer engine as the existing model – and three hybrid variants using Subaru's new 'strong hybrid' powertrain. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Boasting greater power and battery capacity and reduced fuel consumption than the old Forester Hybrid, it offers a claimed range of more than 1000km between refills. The base price has climbed by $4800, however, the new entry-level grade – renamed simply AWD – gains features such as heated front seats, a larger 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring, larger alloy wheels, and Subaru's driver monitoring system. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is reserved for the top two hybrid grades, marking the first time a digital cluster has been available in a Forester in Australia. New safety equipment across the range include an emergency driving stop system, a wide-angle monocular camera, and two additional airbags. Pricing The outgoing Forester was priced from $38,690 before on-road costs for the base 2.5i and $50,140 before on-roads for the flagship Hybrid S. Drivetrains and Efficiency There's a new e-Boxer 'Strong Hybrid' powertrain available, while the carryover petrol engine has received some enhancements. To give you an idea of the upgrade the Forester Hybrid has received, the outgoing model utilises an electric motor producing just 12kW of power and 66Nm of torque to supplement its smaller 2.0-litre boxer four, which produces 100kW and 196Nm on its own. It also upgrades from a 48-litre fuel tank to a 63L one, while combined cycle fuel consumption has been reduced by 0.5L/100km compared with the outgoing hybrid. That means the Forester Hybrid is still thirstier than, for example, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid which consumes 4.8L/100km. The hybrid features Subaru's TH2B hybrid transaxle, with a planetary gearseat and a secondary electric motor/generator to handle engine starts and battery recharging. A transaxle damper replaces the traditional torque converter, and unlike the CVT in the petrol Forester there are no pulleys or chains – power delivery is instead managed by the electric motor and planetary gear set. The petrol Forester has the same power output as its predecessor, though torque is up by 8Nm and the CVT has a broader gear ratio range with lower first and reverse gears to aid hill climbing. Subaru also claims it has reduced noise, vibration and harshness and improved the engine's reliability and responsiveness. The Forester rides on MacPherson strut front and double-wishbone rear suspension. Dimensions The new Forester is 15mm longer and 11mm wider than its predecessor. All petrol models have a spare wheel with hybrids having a tyre repair kit, however, a towbar-mounted spare wheel carrier (pictured) is optional, as is a full-size spare wheel. Servicing and Warranty Subaru Australia backs its lineup with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with an eight-year, 160,000km warranty for the hybrid's battery. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Capped-price servicing information isn't yet available. Safety The updated Subaru Forester is yet to receive an ANCAP safety rating, but it was awarded five stars by sister organisation Euro NCAP. Standard safety equipment includes: 9 airbags, including: Wide-angle monocular camera (NEW) Front side radar Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse) Autonomous emergency steering Adaptive cruise control Blind-spot monitoring Driver monitoring system Emergency lane-keep assist Lane-keep assist Emergency driving stop system (NEW) Traffic sign recognition Rear cross-traffic alert Surround-view camera Rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring Standard Equipment Specification differs slightly between petrol and hybrid models. 2025 Subaru Forester AWD equipment highlights: 18-inch alloy wheels Automatic, steering-responsive LED headlights Power-folding exterior mirrors LED front fog lights Front cornering lights Ladder-style roof rails 'X-Mode' with one drive mode Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) with two modes Hill descent control Proximity entry with push-button start 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto Wireless phone charger USB-A and USB-C outlets 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen 6-speaker sound system Heated front seats Cloth upholstery Dual-zone climate control with rear vents Leather-wrapped steering wheel One-touch power-folding rear seats 60:40 split/fold rear seats Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Forester AWD Premium adds: Power tailgate with kick sensor 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar 8-way power passenger seat Satellite navigation Auto-dipping passenger-side mirror Power-folding exterior mirrors with memory Forester AWD Sport adds: Dark metallic 18-inch alloy wheels Power sunroof 'X-Mode' with two drive modes Black front grille with green insert Green badging Water-repellent synthetic leather upholstery Leather-wrapped steering wheel Green interior stitching Forester AWD Touring adds: Gloss black front grille, front and rear bumper accents, side mirrors Low-profile roof rails Leather and suede upholstery in black or brown Ventilated front seats 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with subwoofer Forester AWD Hybrid adds (over base Forester): Paddle shifters for regenerative braking Forester AWD Sport Hybrid adds (over Forester Sport): Bronze 19-inch alloy wheels 'Enhanced suspension for improved comfort on bumpy roads' Bronze exterior accents Low-profile roof rails 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with subwoofer Forester AWD Touring Hybrid adds (over Forester Touring): Dark grey machined gloss finish 19-inch alloy wheels Colours No exterior finishes come at an additional cost. The full colour palette comprises: Crystal White pearl Ice Silver metallic (excludes AWD Hybrid Sport) Magnetite Grey metallic Crystal Black silica Crimson Red pearl (excludes AWD Sport) Brilliant Bronze metallic (excludes AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport) Daybreak Blue pearl (excludes AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport) Sapphire Blue pearl (excludes AWD Sport) Cashmere Gold Opal (excludes AWD Sport) Autumn Green metallic River Rock pearl Interior colours differ across the range. AWD, AWD Premium and AWD Hybrid variants come with a choice of either black or grey/platinum cloth upholstery. AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport grades exclusively offer water-repellant grey/black upholstery. AWD Touring and AWD Hybrid Touring grades, which feature leather and Ultrasuede upholstery, offer a choice of either black or brown/black colourways.
Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 Subaru Forester price and specs: Base price up almost $5000 for new-gen SUV
The new-generation Subaru Forester will be pricier than its predecessor, but fitted with more standard kit and a much more impressive hybrid powertrain. Pre-orders have now opened, ahead of first customer deliveries in early July. Subaru Australia expects strong demand for both petrol and hybrid powertrains, though it says wait times will be kept to a 'reasonable minimum'. The new mid-size SUV comes in seven distinct variants, comprising four non-hybrid petrol grades – powered by the same 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer engine as the existing model – and three hybrid variants using Subaru's new 'strong hybrid' powertrain. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Boasting greater power and battery capacity and reduced fuel consumption than the old Forester Hybrid, it offers a claimed range of more than 1000km between refills. The base price has climbed by $4800, however, the new entry-level grade – renamed simply AWD – gains features such as heated front seats, a larger 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring, larger alloy wheels, and Subaru's driver monitoring system. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is reserved for the top two hybrid grades, marking the first time a digital cluster has been available in a Forester in Australia. New safety equipment across the range include an emergency driving stop system, a wide-angle monocular camera, and two additional airbags. The outgoing Forester was priced from $38,690 before on-road costs for the base 2.5i and $50,140 before on-roads for the flagship Hybrid S. There's a new e-Boxer 'Strong Hybrid' powertrain available, while the carryover petrol engine has received some enhancements. Overseas model shown Credit: CarExpert To give you an idea of the upgrade the Forester Hybrid has received, the outgoing model utilises an electric motor producing just 12kW of power and 66Nm of torque to supplement its smaller 2.0-litre boxer four, which produces 100kW and 196Nm on its own. It also upgrades from a 48-litre fuel tank to a 63L one, while combined cycle fuel consumption has been reduced by 0.5L/100km compared with the outgoing hybrid. That means the Forester Hybrid is still thirstier than, for example, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid which consumes 4.8L/100km. The hybrid features Subaru's TH2B hybrid transaxle, with a planetary gearseat and a secondary electric motor/generator to handle engine starts and battery recharging. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A transaxle damper replaces the traditional torque converter, and unlike the CVT in the petrol Forester there are no pulleys or chains – power delivery is instead managed by the electric motor and planetary gear set. The petrol Forester has the same power output as its predecessor, though torque is up by 8Nm and the CVT has a broader gear ratio range with lower first and reverse gears to aid hill climbing. Subaru also claims it has reduced noise, vibration and harshness and improved the engine's reliability and responsiveness. The Forester rides on MacPherson strut front and double-wishbone rear suspension. The new Forester is 15mm longer and 11mm wider than its predecessor. Supplied Credit: CarExpert All petrol models have a spare wheel with hybrids having a tyre repair kit, however, a towbar-mounted spare wheel carrier (pictured) is optional, as is a full-size spare wheel. Subaru Australia backs its lineup with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with an eight-year, 160,000km warranty for the hybrid's battery. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Capped-price servicing information isn't yet available. The updated Subaru Forester is yet to receive an ANCAP safety rating, but it was awarded five stars by sister organisation Euro NCAP. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Standard safety equipment includes: 9 airbags, including: Wide-angle monocular camera (NEW) Front side radar Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse) Autonomous emergency steering Adaptive cruise control Blind-spot monitoring Driver monitoring system Emergency lane-keep assist Lane-keep assist Emergency driving stop system (NEW) Traffic sign recognition Rear cross-traffic alert Surround-view camera Rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring Specification differs slightly between petrol and hybrid models. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 2025 Subaru Forester AWD equipment highlights: 18-inch alloy wheels Automatic, steering-responsive LED headlights Power-folding exterior mirrors LED front fog lights Front cornering lights Ladder-style roof rails 'X-Mode' with one drive mode Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) with two modes Hill descent control Proximity entry with push-button start 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto Wireless phone charger USB-A and USB-C outlets 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen 6-speaker sound system Heated front seats Cloth upholstery Dual-zone climate control with rear vents Leather-wrapped steering wheel One-touch power-folding rear seats 60:40 split/fold rear seats Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Forester AWD Premium adds: Power tailgate with kick sensor 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar 8-way power passenger seat Satellite navigation Auto-dipping passenger-side mirror Power-folding exterior mirrors with memory Forester AWD Sport adds: Dark metallic 18-inch alloy wheels Power sunroof 'X-Mode' with two drive modes Black front grille with green insert Green badging Water-repellent synthetic leather upholstery Leather-wrapped steering wheel Green interior stitching Forester AWD Touring adds: Gloss black front grille, front and rear bumper accents, side mirrors Low-profile roof rails Leather and suede upholstery in black or brown Ventilated front seats 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with subwoofer AWD Hybrid Sport Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Forester AWD Hybrid adds (over base Forester): Paddle shifters for regenerative braking Forester AWD Sport Hybrid adds (over Forester Sport): Bronze 19-inch alloy wheels 'Enhanced suspension for improved comfort on bumpy roads' Bronze exterior accents Low-profile roof rails 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with subwoofer Forester AWD Touring Hybrid adds (over Forester Touring): Dark grey machined gloss finish 19-inch alloy wheels No exterior finishes come at an additional cost. The full colour palette comprises: Crystal White pearl Ice Silver metallic (excludes AWD Hybrid Sport) Magnetite Grey metallic Crystal Black silica Crimson Red pearl (excludes AWD Sport) Brilliant Bronze metallic (excludes AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport) Daybreak Blue pearl (excludes AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport) Sapphire Blue pearl (excludes AWD Sport) Cashmere Gold Opal (excludes AWD Sport) Autumn Green metallic River Rock pearl Interior colours differ across the range. AWD, AWD Premium and AWD Hybrid variants come with a choice of either black or grey/platinum cloth upholstery. AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport grades exclusively offer water-repellant grey/black upholstery. AWD Touring and AWD Hybrid Touring grades, which feature leather and Ultrasuede upholstery, offer a choice of either black or brown/black colourways. MORE: Everything Subaru Forester
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
3 Best Used Compact SUVs Under $25,000 To Track Down in 2025
It's not hard to understand why the compact SUV segment is so crowded. Crossovers are better on gas and more city-friendly than mid-size or large sport utility vehicles, and more roomy, versatile and capable than cars — and even the good ones can be affordable. Learn More: Consider This: That's especially true on the used market, where a trio of recent models stand out as exceptionally good deals for buyers whose budgets max out at $25,000. The Subaru Forester entered its sixth generation in 2025 as a bigger, more tech-heavy and pricier version of its pre-makeover self. Publications like Edmunds are giving it lukewarm reviews so far, but if you're looking for a used compact SUV known for reliability, fuel economy, comfort and safety, look no further than one generation back to the Generation 5 Forester. In 2024 — the last model year for Gen 5 — CoPilot for Car Shopping chronicled the Forester's best years since its 1998 debut, and determined that anything from the 2019-24 Gen 5 run is a winner. Kelley Blue Book (KBB) cite the fair market value of the typical 2021 Forester — which both its experts and customers alike gave a stellar 4.4-star rating — as $19,971 at the entry level, but even the highest trim package keeps you under $25,000. Read Next: The Honda CR-V has been a mainstay on America's highways since the mid-1990s. The car/minivan blend has been a perennial family favorite for most of that time, but whether you trust Edmunds, KBB or Car and Driver, 2021 was a banner year, even by CR-V standards — all three and many others agreed it was one of the best SUVs for the money. They call it spacious, reliable, roomy, fun to drive and packed with tech that punches above its price point — and then, of course, there's that famous Honda reliability and low ownership costs. According to KBB, a $25,000 budget can get you behind the wheel of a 2021 Honda CR-V in any of the first three trim packages, leaving only the EX-L Sport Utility 4D and fully loaded Touring Sport Utility 4D out of reach, but only by $773 and $1,776, respectively. According to Car and Driver, the RAV4 is Toyota's best-selling model and America's best-selling vehicle that isn't a pickup truck — and the 2020 model sheds light on why. KBB gave that model year a near-perfect 4.8 stars, citing its fuel economy, comfort, reliability and even its light off-road chops. The entry-level package has a KBB fair market value of $22,250, and even the next trim up can be had for $24,064. If your heart is set on the next-best package, the XLE Premium Sport Utility 4D, don't scratch it off your shortlist just yet — the average is just $555 over-budget, so sub-$25,000 options are out there for those willing to turn over enough stones. Sources Edmunds, 2025 Subaru Forester CoPilot for Car Shopping, 'Which Years of the Subaru Forester are Most Reliable?' Kelley Blue Book (KBB), 2021 Subaru Forester Edmunds, 2021 Honda CR-V Review KBB 2021 Honda CR-V Car and Driver, 2021 Honda CR-V Review Car and Driver, '2026 Toyota RAV4 is a Hybrid Family SUV Worth Waiting For' Kelley Blue Book, 2020 Toyota Rav4 This article originally appeared on 3 Best Used Compact SUVs Under $25,000 To Track Down in 2025
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Tennessee police departments share intel, use LPR cameras to track down theft suspect
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A career criminal out of Mississippi is back behind bars thanks to Tennessee law enforcement agencies sharing information and using license plate recognition technology to track the suspect across the state. According to the Belle Meade Police Department, during the early morning hours on Wednesday, May 21, someone reported that Euros were stolen from her purse at the Belle Meade Country Club. Authorities used a labyrinth of LPR cameras to find a 2025 Subaru Forester driving through the city. Detectives told News 2 that Thomas Hooghe, 67, of Jackson, Mississippi, was the man behind the wheel of the car and the suspect in the Belle Meade theft. Investigators said Hooghe served time for multiple auto thefts. He was released on parole, which is due to expire in 2053. Cheatham County deputies arrest wanted man getting out of the shower Meanwhile, the Hendersonville Police Department said reports started coming in around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday about vehicle burglaries at the YMCA on Bluegrass Commons Boulevard. HPD shared surveillance footage with News 2 showing a man — later identified as Hooghe — inside the YMCA. Detectives said he pried open four lockers, stole four key fobs, broke into four cars in the parking lot, and stole $400. 'One of our officers received a phone call and a BOLO from Knoxville saying that a vehicle had broken into a YMCA up there, and by LPR, they put it in our city,' HPD Cmdr. Jimmy Garrett said. The Knoxville Police Department sent over surveillance footage that looked like the suspect in HPD's case. Around the same time, Tom Sexton, an investigator with Belle Meade police who was also tracking the Subaru using LPR technology, saw that Hooghe's car had just been in Hendersonville and gave HPD the suspect's name, which they did not have at that point. Fugitive with gun, fake badges found in Putnam County home 'So from that point, we had our suspect because we compared the pictures from Knoxville and from Belle Meade,' Garrett said. Armed with all this info, Hendersonville detectives used LPR technology to track Hooghe's Subaru to another Tennessee city: Jackson. HPD notified the Jackson Police Department, which found the Subaru at a restaurant. Meanwhile, Hendersonville authorities had arrest warrants drawn up and sent them to Jackson law enforcement, who took Hooghe into custody. According to investigators, the suspect was still wearing a watch stolen in another burglary. Police said they probably would have solved this case individually, but working together and employing the power of LPR technology made all the difference, resulting in an arrest the same day as the crime spree. ⏩ 'If it wasn't for LPR, we eventually would have solved this, and so would the other departments, but with the information sharing and the LPR, we were able to track his locations and alert the people quickly to where he was at, [and] we were able to apprehend him the day he committed our crime,' Garrett said. Hooghe has since been transported to the Sumner County Jail, where he is charged with four counts of vehicle burglary and one county of theft under $1,000, according to HPD. However, News 2 has learned that more charges from other cities are very probable. If you have any information about Hooghe's case, you're encouraged to contact HPD at 615-822-1111 or the Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at 615-594-4113. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
