Subaru Forester News

The fifth-generation 2020 Subaru Forester is a compact SUV that gives consumers a vehicle with standard all-wheel-drive, a raised ride height and loaded with safety technology. The Forester received a complete remodel in 2019 and gets new upgrades for the 2020 model change.

The newest upgrade for 2020 is all Subaru Forester trims now come with a new Rear Seat Reminder. The new feature will give the driver a reminder on the dash to check the rear seat before exiting the SUV.

All Foresters come standard with the brand’s EyeSight driver assist technology, and for the 2020 model change, the SUV also gets a new Lane Centering function and Lane Departure Prevention. Lane-centering gives the driver a gentle nudge of the steering wheel, and it’s designed to keep the Forester centered in the lane.

The 2020 Subaru Forester is offered in five trim levels: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited and Touring. Pricing on the Forester begins at $24,495 (+$200). The top-selling Premium trim jumps the most and is priced from $27,395 (+$700).

The Sport trim adds unique appearance elements and enhanced standard equipment and is priced at $28,995 (+$200). The 2020 Forester Limited models begin at $31,095 (+$300). 2020 Touring is priced from $34,595 (+$300). Destination and delivery add $1,010.

We post daily news stories regarding Subaru’s lineup of all-wheel-drive vehicles and give you a fresh take on the Japanese automaker’s latest offerings. We give our readers creative topics that will intrigue enthusiasts and inform buyers. Look for the latest 2020 Subaru Forester news here.

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My Friend Fell Asleep Driving My Subaru Forester Wilderness Going 70 MPH, I Watched In Horror as My Perfect Car Went Off the Road and Crashed Into a Barrier

By Denis Flierl on March 16, 2025 - 6:11AM

Peyton bought a new 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, the car of her dreams. She liked to go hiking, camping, off-roading and skiing. The Wilderness edition was the perfect vehicle for her active lifestyle. Then, the horrific accident happened.

The 2025 Models Identified by Consumer Reports As The Best

Consumer Reports Reveals Their Top Pick Cars of 2025, Including Two Ford Pickup Trucks

By Timothy Boyer on February 25, 2025 - 9:21PM

"We selected models from popular categories, spanning compact cars to midsized luxury SUVs. This year's group features more hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs than ever before, highlighting the growing trend toward electrification in the automotive market," says CR.

Image of spare tire in a CX-50 Hybrid courtesy of Mazda

Mazda’s 2025 CX-50 Hybrid Has an Important Safety Feature Not Found In the Honda CR-V Hybrid, Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid, or Subaru Forester Hybrid, and You Should Seriously Consider This When Shopping

By John Goreham on February 12, 2025 - 4:25PM

Hybrid crossovers are on the rise with Honda, Subaru, Mazda, and Hyundai joining Toyota in offering a great choice. However, they are not all the same when it comes to safety and convenience.

So, I Was Browsing the Subaru Recalls, and I Found 20,366 2025 Subaru Foresters Are Recalled For Defective Wheels, Can They Fall Off?

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2025 - 10:32AM

If you own a 2025 Subaru Forester, there is a new potential risk of having defective wheels. What is the potential wheel defect, which trim levels are affected, and can the wheels fall off? Here is what every 2025 Forester owner needs to know.

I Hacked a New Subaru, Unlocked the Car, and Accessed More Than a Year of Location Data, This Is Concerning

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2025 - 7:39AM

Are Subaru vehicles vulnerable to hacking? A security researcher says he was able to access more than a year's worth of location data and remotely unlock a vehicle by hacking into Subaru's Starlink in-vehicle technologies. Here is the concerning story.

I Wanted a 2025 Subaru Forester, So We Ditched the Porsche Macan and Our BMW and Bought Two, All Because Of Subaru’s Warm and Fuzzy Commercials

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2025 - 2:20PM

Diane wanted a 2025 Subaru Forester, and her husband wanted an Audi, BMW, or Volvo. Her husband was the holdout but finally agreed to check out Subaru. Here is why they sold a Porsche Macan and BMW. Was it really because of Subaru's slick TV ads?

I Took My Subaru Forester In For an Oil Change, They Tell Me I Need the 60K Check-In, My Oil Change Just Cost Me $1,000, A Fatal Flaw, Never Take It To a Dealer

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2025 - 5:34AM

Are Subaru vehicles expensive to maintain? Jaclyn found out the hard way. She took her Forester to the Subaru dealer for a routine oil change, and they told her it would cost $1,000 for the oil change and 60K check-in. Here's why Jaclyn is fuming mad.

I Got the Call That Every Mom Dreads, “Mom, I Was In an Accident With My Forester, I Was T-Boned By a Ford F-250”

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2024 - 8:57AM

It's the phone call a parent never wants to get. "Mom, I was in an accident." Here is Julie's story of her seventeen-year-old daughter getting T-boned by a Ford F-250 truck and the ensuing mayhem. It could have been life-threatening; she walked away.

My Subaru Forester Has 275,000 Miles and It’s Held Together By Metal Roofing Screws, But It Keeps Me Alive

By Denis Flierl on December 24, 2024 - 6:02AM

Here is a great Holiday season story that will lift your spirits. Mark owns a 2009 Subaru Forester with more miles than you can count. He has a severe disability, and he says without his small SUV, he wouldn't be alive. Here is Mark's inspirational story.

Update - 2025 Subaru Forester Owner Says, “Most People Who Want Heated Seats, Especially In the Winter, Are Going To Be Very Disappointed”

By Denis Flierl on December 18, 2024 - 5:41AM

Does Subaru have a problem with its 2025 Forester heated seats? Here is an update on Donna's story. Subaru now has a service bulletin on the issue. Check out the details and see what next-generation Forester customers should do now.

I Have a 2025 Subaru Forester Sport, I Am Very Disappointed In the Heated Seats, Only Heats to 90 Degrees, So Disappointed, I Can Barely Feel the Heat On High!

By Denis Flierl on December 15, 2024 - 6:58AM

Donna bought a 2025 Subaru Forester, and heated seats were among the top three wants for purchasing a new car. She got them on the new SUV, but they did not meet her expectations. She wrote Subaru but is now even more upset. Here is her frustrating story.

My Son Needed a Car, So Grandma Buys Him a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, Only Problem, Grandma Loves It More Than Her Toyota Camry and Takes It Back

By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2024 - 9:32AM

This grandma had good intentions when she gave her grandson a new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. Here is a story of how things changed quickly after she realized she loved the Crosstrek more than her Toyota Camry. Here is Aurene's unforgettable tale.

Why Are Buyers Walking Away From the New 2025 Subaru Forester?

By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2024 - 7:55AM

The next-generation Subaru Forester sales are still falling. It's now a significant trend. Is there something wrong with the all-new 2025 Forester? I'll explain what is happening and why all-new Forester sales are on a significant downward trend.

2025 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Forester

CR’s Best Car Brands and the Most Reliable Cars Report Card, It’s Subaru At the Top Of Both Now

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2024 - 11:31AM

Who makes the best cars and the most reliable new cars? Tiny Subaru jumps to the top of Consumer Reports' best car brand report card lists. Here are the surprising results.

Subaru Is Not All the Way Back

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2024 - 6:20AM

Subaru of America is on the brink of a significant achievement, with the potential to surpass its all-time sales performance record. How close are they, and is it even possible this year?

Subaru Dealer Says In Its IG Post, “We Bought a Kia and the Engine Blew Before We Made It Home”

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2024 - 7:55AM

Do Kia engines fail prematurely? According to a Subaru dealer in Tennessee, they say yes, Kia engines don't last. Or is it all a hoax?

The Next-Gen Subaru Baja You Want Now

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2024 - 10:10AM

The next-generation Subaru Baja pickup is likely the most wanted new Subaru vehicle ever. Here are renderings of what it could look like if Subaru builds one. Would you buy this new Subaru pickup?

I Bought a 1998 Subaru Forester With 183,286 Miles, Took a 20,000 Mile Road Trip, Drove It Another 3 Years, and Decided It Was Finally Time To Let Her Retire

By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2024 - 10:16AM

Ben and Max wanted to take a road trip to celebrate their high school and college graduations. They had 24 days, so they bought a 1998 Subaru Forester with over 180,000 miles and embarked on the journey. Here's their eventful story.

Subaru Won’t Accept Anything Less Than Zero

By Denis Flierl on November 29, 2024 - 6:35AM

The next-generation Subaru Eyesight is coming by 2027, and Subaru says it will incorporate AI. What does it mean for Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, and the other new all-wheel-drive models?

Subaru Mgr Embezzles $144K From Vermont Dealer, “We Caught It Early On, It Could Have Been Devastating If It Went On Any Longer”

By Denis Flierl on November 28, 2024 - 6:47AM

It seems hard to believe, but this is the second Subaru dealer in Vermont who caught a trusted employee embezzling money. This time, an office manager took $144,000 and used it for her personal use. Here is the amazing story from Oliver Subaru.

Subaru Salesman Says “I Had No Idea I Could Do These 5 Things Hands-Free On My Subaru”

By Denis Flierl on November 26, 2024 - 9:36AM

Discover the convenient hands-free options on your Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, or another model. Even unknown to a Subaru salesman, these features will simplify your life. Check out the five here.

Subaru Office Mgr. Embezzled Nearly $200K From Dealer, “It’s a Shame That an Employee of 22 Years Could Betray Our Trust Like That”

By Denis Flierl on November 25, 2024 - 1:25PM

Just because someone has worked for a company for over twenty years does not mean they are loyal. Here is a sobering story of a Subaru dealer in Vermont who had an employee embezzle nearly $200,000.

Amanda’s Subaru Forester Has 100K Miles and Already Needs A New Transmission, “I Bought It With the Understanding That Subaru’s Last Until 300,000 Miles Or More”

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2024 - 7:00AM

Amanda bought a Subaru because she heard they last a long time. Her Subaru Forester has 100,000 miles and already needs a new transmission. Be careful who you listen to. Here is Amanda's sad story.

2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness Pricing and Model Guide, Should You Wait?

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2024 - 3:23PM

The 2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness is like the 2024 model year outdoor-themed compact SUV. Should you buy it or wait for the remodeled 2026 Forester Wilderness? I will explore both options in my report here.

Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, WRX Pull Down 3 ALG Residual Value Awards, “The Best at Providing Long-Term Value”

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2024 - 6:49AM

Subaru just won three new 2025 model-year residual value awards from ALG, which shows Subaru's impressive value. See why they are the top value picks for new car shoppers.

Subaru’s 2 Most Fuel-Stingy SUVs, Forester and Crosstrek – The Perfect Storm Just Blew Up

By Denis Flierl on November 18, 2024 - 7:38AM

Which are the most fuel-stingy and affordable SUVs you can buy now? CR says you can save significant money on two of the best they recommend, the Subaru Crosstrek and Forester. I'll explain why they are the top picks this winter and how much you can save.

The 4 Car Brands With the Best Driving Experience - It’s BMW, Audi, Porsche - and Subaru?

By Denis Flierl on November 17, 2024 - 6:52AM

Which are the best car brands for driving enthusiasts? It's not a surprise that BMW, Audi, and Porsche are ranked the best, but what Subaru scored on the list is a surprise. Check out the ten best car brands for their driving experience.

Subaru Maintenance Costs Are the Highest Among Mainstream Car Brands, But Here’s What Consumer Reports Doesn’t Tell You

By Denis Flierl on November 16, 2024 - 7:13AM

Where do Subaru's maintenance costs rank with other car brands? Subaru still ranks in the bottom half of all car brands and is the highest among mainstream brands. Here is what Consumer Reports doesn’t tell you.

The 13 Deadliest SUVs On the Road, You Won’t Find Any Subaru Models Here

By Denis Flierl on November 15, 2024 - 7:18AM

Which SUVs are the most dangerous on the road? These thirteen models are a staggering five times more likely to have been involved in a fatal crash. Explore the 13 deadliest SUVs in my report and discover why Subaru models are conspicuously absent.

Subaru Is Ready to Uncover the New Forester Hybrid, I Think It Will Show In L.A.

By Denis Flierl on November 14, 2024 - 9:26AM

Subaru of America says the Subaru Forester Hybrid is coming soon. Where will Subaru unveil the new compact SUV model? I think it will be in Los Angeles.

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