I have a 2018 5th generation…
I have a 2018 5th generation Forester (2.5L), which I love. I was looking forward to the new model in the hope that it would be a PHEV and I'm disappointed that it is not.
Until EVs can go 1000-1500km on one charge, a PHEV is the best solution for me because I could charge (cheaply) at home and drive 95% of the time on electric. I would only use petrol on long trips - maybe 3 or 4 times per year.
I expect I'll keep my existing Forester (only done 53,000km) for a few years yet. Maybe by then EVs will have a longer range and/or there'll be a Forester PHEV.