Subaru is finally bringing a hybrid version of its popular Forester compact crossover to the US market. A prototype of the Forester Hybrid has been spotted, suggesting a 2025 launch.
Powertrain will likely be new Strong Hybrid with uprated electric motor Subaru has offered hybrid versions of the Forester in other markets for years, but an electrified version of the popular compact crossover is finally coming to the U.S., and a prototype has been spotted for the first time.which made its debut last year as a 2025 model. The new Forester Hybrid is due to start sales next year as a 2025 model.
Apart from confirming plans for the Forester Hybrid during last year's launch of the regular Forester, Subaru has said little on what to expect.new hybrid powertrain developed in a partnership with ToyotaReferred to by Subaru as a “Strong Hybrid,” the new powertrain has already debuted in a Crosstrek Hybrid in Japan, and combines a hybrid-optimized version of Subaru's signature 2.5-liter flat-4 engine with an electric motor and battery developed by Toyota. Compared with Subaru's previous hybrid powertrains, the electric motor in the Strong Hybrid setup delivers a lot more power to enable the vehicle to travel on electric power for longer and leave the gas engine to operate more of the time in its most efficient bands, even serving purely as a generator at some points. Drive still goes to all four wheels via a mechanical all-wheel-drive system.2.5-liter flat-4 delivers 158 hp on its own while the electric motor delivers 88 hp . The battery has a capacity of 1.1 kwh. Subaru hasn't revealed full details but said the new Crosstrek Hybrid will use roughly 20% less gas than its predecessor while being able to deliver a 0-60 mph time that's two seconds quicker. The Forester Hybrid isn't the only new addition coming to the Forester lineup. A more rugged Forester Wilderness model is also expected to join the lineup shortly. Like th
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