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The 2025 Subaru Forester remains true to its roots as a sturdy, functional, and practical small SUV with standard all-wheel drive. The sixth-generation redesign brings new styling with chunky fender flares, a beefier grille, and slick headlights. But the biggest change is the increase in sound-deadening material, added in an effort to create a quieter cabin—long a weak point for the popular SUV.
