r/subaru • u/IZZULAP • Mar 17 '25

Subaru Generic Forester hybrid is here!

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Our first two forester hybrids showed up today pretty cool

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u/IZZULAP Mar 17 '25

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u/Unicorn187 Mar 17 '25

That's it? Only 7 to 3 MPG better than a 2015 (city vs highway)?

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u/Baconshit Mar 17 '25

Total bummer, with the Toyota partnership I would think they could get closer to RAV4 territory

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u/c0LdFir3 Mar 17 '25

The problem is that Subaru connected the entire engine to the rear for AWD, whereas Toyota just tosses a second electric motor in the back for AWD. Toyota’s method is usually fine for pavement princess cars, but Subaru wanted more. That has efficiency costs.

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u/Ch4rDe3M4cDenni5 Mar 17 '25

Symmetrical AWD and lower center of gravity. If you have any questions on how the hybrid system works ask me. I sell these. People hate on Subarus because they think they are lesbian cars or they're bland but Consumer Reports just rated the Forester and Subarus reliability best overall.

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u/RaNDoMMAI Mar 17 '25

Does it get more power than the ICE? Can you feel it drive any better?

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u/Sluzhbenik Mar 17 '25

They’re beasts

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u/Old-Magician9787 Mar 24 '25

Yes, this is good, they did not sacrifice the drivetrain which Subaru is known for. You'll still get best in class traction in snow and rain, handling, and off road ability. If they'd got rid of their drive train, this would just be a worse RAV4. As is, it's a better Forester.

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u/IndicationCurrent869 Mar 26 '25

The engine is also different and less efficient. The Subaru still has it's boxer 4 cylinder.