2025 Subaru Forester Performance

With standard all-wheel drive on every trim level, the 2025 Subaru Forester offers fantastic all-season performance for your active Lake Forest lifestyle. Under the hood, you’ll find a strong 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® engine that powers every adventure without wasting fuel. Plus, the engine supports an impressive Subaru Forester towing capacity. Are you ready to learn more about everything from the engine specs to the Subaru Forester mpg ratings? Read the guide below! After discovering how this sleek and sporty SUV will elevate your Lake Bluff travels, visit us for a test drive.

2025 Subaru Forester Specs

As mentioned above, every 2025 Subaru Forester is powered by the same 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® engine, giving drivers reliable performance regardless of which trim level they prefer. See how the standard Subaru Forester engine stands out with the spec breakdown below:

2.5L SUBARU BOXER® Engine

• 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

In addition to providing significant horsepower and torque, the 2025 Subaru Forester engine boasts exceptional towing capacity to help you hitch up your favorite travel gear. So, how much can the Subaru Forester tow? When properly equipped, the 2025 Subaru Forester towing capacity can reach up to 1,500 pounds. This allows drivers to haul everything from jet skis to small pop-up trailers on their Gurnee journeys!

2025 Subaru Forester MPG Ratings

While power and towing capabilities are important for those with adventurous lifestyles, rising gas prices have more drivers considering fuel economy when purchasing their next SUV. Thankfully, the 2025 Subaru Forester doesn’t compromise efficiency for power, with its standard SUBARU BOXER® offering gas mileage that won’t break the bank. 

That said, the 2025 Subaru Forester mpg ratings differ slightly depending on the trim level. Libertyville drivers who choose the Subaru Forester Base, Premium, or Limited will receive slightly more mileage from their gas tank than those who prefer the Sport or Touring. See all the Subaru Forester mpg ratings broken down by trim level type below:

• 2025 Subaru Forester Base, Premium, and Limited: 26 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 29 mpg combined*

• 2025 Subaru Forester Sport and Touring: 25 mpg city / 32 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined*

Put the Subaru Forester MPG to the Test Today!

Are you impressed with the 2025 Subaru Forester towing capacity, engine output, and gas mileage? If this outdoorsy SUV has the specs and capabilities your busy life requires, get behind the wheel at our Libertyville dealership. Visit us today to get inside the Forester interior for a test drive! Then, you can talk to our finance team about buying and leasing options.

Disclaimers: *EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions and your vehicle’s condition.