Shockingly, especially considering its ties to Toyota, until this yearSubaru has only produced one hybrid model: the ill-fated plug-in-hybrid Crosstrek. That’s quickly changing though, as a few weeks ago Subaru debuted the 2025 Crosstrek Hybrid,

Consumer Reports previews the new 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, sharing details about features, power, fuel economy, price, and safety equipment.

The Forester Hybrid boasts much better efficiency at about $3,000 more, without giving up its tenacious all-wheel drive.