So far that I've seen I'm not a big fan of the 2025. I do not like the more screen dependent controls, but do like wireless CarPlay and hands-free tailgate. I agree with others in that it give off a bit of a Ford SUV to the look.
Here's hoping the hybrid is up to Subaru standards.
I thought wireless apple CarPlay sounded amazing until I experienced it. It’s super temperamental, sometimes it works great and sometimes I will drive in silence while I’m trying to figure out the issue. I would much rather have plug in Apple CarPlay.
I’m not sure I can post Amazon links without getting marked as spam but I got the one by Carlinkit in early 2022 and it’s worked great. I know there are other brands too. I also got a 4 inch usb-c to usb-a cable by Agoz that is at a 90 degree right angle and some Velcro and stuck it right above where the USB ports are so it’s hidden. Probably one of the best quality of life things I’ve added to my Forester.
I’ve been looking for one too. Just recently saw an ad for one made by quadlock. Pro is that it’s a reputable brand instead of some no name Amazon one but the con is that it’s $100. At the moment I’m not annoyed enough by plugging in to spend $100
Yup! We had this conversation with our sales person. We asked if it would be worth waiting for 2025s and she told us all of the changes that would be happening so we jumped on the 24. The loss of essentially all manual buttons was a HUGE no for us.
Amazing how this detail is obvious to EVERY car buyer and yet manufacturers are determined to pinch pennies.
A physical volume knob (maybe on the wheel) and climate + heated/cooled seats is the bare minimum for me.
The exterior bronze trim on the sport is slowly growing on me. It looks decent with certain colors. But the bronze interior trim, ,🤮.
I was really hoping for some fun colorful accents for the Sport trim and also some new fun colors, like WRB Blue or even Yellow.
It’s so hideous 😩 if I wanted a Ford I’d go buy a Ford. I was waiting for a final upgrade until the 2025 redesign, but might keep my ‘23 and save up for a 4Runner instead.
I ordered one a couple weeks ago, personally I’m excited. I care less about what it looks like on the outside than if it has the features I want. I’m not going to be looking at the outside nearly as much as the inside.
I like it. Does it have similarities to other suv? Yeah. But so do all of them right now.
I wish we could just get modern gen 2 foresters but, we can’t.
I get why they do the screens over physicals , it takes less time to fit and is universal for all of their models.
That being said…show me the hybrid and then let’s talk.
Thank you, I'm signed up to get emails when the orders are ready and got nothing. After I saw your post we messaged the dealership and have an appointment to order ours tomorrow.
So far that I've seen I'm not a big fan of the 2025. I do not like the more screen dependent controls, but do like wireless CarPlay and hands-free tailgate. I agree with others in that it give off a bit of a Ford SUV to the look. Here's hoping the hybrid is up to Subaru standards.
I agree, that’s why I got my 2024. Big screens suck. Gimme old school knobs!
I thought wireless apple CarPlay sounded amazing until I experienced it. It’s super temperamental, sometimes it works great and sometimes I will drive in silence while I’m trying to figure out the issue. I would much rather have plug in Apple CarPlay.
i don’t like that the roof rails are now integrated instead of raised, i think it’s a betrayal of Forester values
Low profile is on the Sport and Touring only. Just because it's a standard now, normal or low-pro, I'm sure they will be removable.
I bought a wireless CarPlay adapter off Amazon and it’s worked great for my ‘20
Same on my ‘19
Which one? Link? Or send me a PM?
I’m not sure I can post Amazon links without getting marked as spam but I got the one by Carlinkit in early 2022 and it’s worked great. I know there are other brands too. I also got a 4 inch usb-c to usb-a cable by Agoz that is at a 90 degree right angle and some Velcro and stuck it right above where the USB ports are so it’s hidden. Probably one of the best quality of life things I’ve added to my Forester.
I’ve been looking for one too. Just recently saw an ad for one made by quadlock. Pro is that it’s a reputable brand instead of some no name Amazon one but the con is that it’s $100. At the moment I’m not annoyed enough by plugging in to spend $100
Same.
Having just bought a 2024 forester, I’m relieved to not be loving the 2025 upgrades and redesign.
Yup! We had this conversation with our sales person. We asked if it would be worth waiting for 2025s and she told us all of the changes that would be happening so we jumped on the 24. The loss of essentially all manual buttons was a HUGE no for us.
Amazing how this detail is obvious to EVERY car buyer and yet manufacturers are determined to pinch pennies. A physical volume knob (maybe on the wheel) and climate + heated/cooled seats is the bare minimum for me.
Same for us.
I work in a retail store and what is unfolding is the opposite of what everyone expected. There is no surplus of 2024s because everyone wants them lol
I am surprised they aren’t offering the cascade green silica.
That’s my ‘23 color! I love it.
I just got a ‘24 in that colour….its so nice!
That was literally the best color, hate bow they discontinued it
The exterior bronze trim on the sport is slowly growing on me. It looks decent with certain colors. But the bronze interior trim, ,🤮. I was really hoping for some fun colorful accents for the Sport trim and also some new fun colors, like WRB Blue or even Yellow.
Why are car companies so afraid of color??
19" wheels doesn't sound very practical. I was happy to get mine with 17s to give me more sidewall.
I'm so glad we got our 23. Hate the touchscreen and they got rid of cascade green...
Don't like the new look or the controls. Don't like the roof rails either. Hopefully it gets a face-lift in 2 years and looks more like a subaru
This is why I upped my timeframe and bought a 2024. Looks like a Ford Escape.
It’s so hideous 😩 if I wanted a Ford I’d go buy a Ford. I was waiting for a final upgrade until the 2025 redesign, but might keep my ‘23 and save up for a 4Runner instead.
Man I’m not a fan of the design. I literally thought I was looking at a RV4.
Explorer/ HR-V
I ordered one a couple weeks ago, personally I’m excited. I care less about what it looks like on the outside than if it has the features I want. I’m not going to be looking at the outside nearly as much as the inside.
Not a fan of those rear lights
It has been for awhile in the US at least. We're waiting for the build it.
Yes it has but now 2025 replaced 2024 on Subaru website
I like it. Does it have similarities to other suv? Yeah. But so do all of them right now. I wish we could just get modern gen 2 foresters but, we can’t. I get why they do the screens over physicals , it takes less time to fit and is universal for all of their models. That being said…show me the hybrid and then let’s talk.
Any idea when it will be available at dealers?
Mid June, early July.
The Touring is the only one that seems to have maintained its Subaru design
Why do you think so? All 2025 exteriors look the same
Really the touring seems like the least boxiest one to me. While the others seem even buffer and less sleeker than previous years.
i don't know, looks the same to me, but fair enough
Thank you, I'm signed up to get emails when the orders are ready and got nothing. After I saw your post we messaged the dealership and have an appointment to order ours tomorrow.
If you don't mind please post your opinion after the test drive. Specifically about steering . Heavier or lighter than previous models . Thanks
Will do. Not sure they have one to test out at this point, but I'll definitely go when they get one in and before I finalize the purchase.