Is the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid a BETTER compact SUV than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
  • FIRST LOOK: The Forester finally has a hybrid model from Subaru. On the outside you will discover 19in wheels, unique front fascia and new 2-tone paint. On the inside you will be greeted by a new 12.3in digital gauge cluster, 11.6in infotainment screen size and sunroof. Under the hood is a 2.5L flat-4 pared with (2) electric motors. Is the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid a BETTER compact SUV than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
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  • @stevennaumovski6734
    @stevennaumovski6734 6 годин тому +6

    Congratulations on adopting a dog 🐶. You both will enjoy it. Now you have to buy this beautiful Forester. It's stunning 😊

  • @omarcortes5754
    @omarcortes5754 8 годин тому +6

    Fuel sipping Forester, I like that.

    • @BrianEugeneLee-k2i
      @BrianEugeneLee-k2i 8 годин тому +2

      Agreed, and that Subaru-specific eCVT works really well! And for the love of Subaru or any other brand, please leave all CVTs (regardless of brand) alone.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  8 годин тому +3

      I’m so glad that I could share it with you

  • @BigBoyz33
    @BigBoyz33 4 години тому +1

    Welcome back to Chicago Joe! Hope the weather has been kind and get some deep dish.

  • @ChaseHefflefinger
    @ChaseHefflefinger 4 години тому +2

    Love ur videos Joe!

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  3 години тому +1

      Thanks for taking that time to say that!

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood 4 години тому

    Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👌

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  3 години тому

      I am glad that we can share all of these with you!

  • @brianlego98gaming
    @brianlego98gaming 2 години тому

    Joe, this Hybrid SUV is extremely more efficient than any gas guzzling truck because it's a Hybrid, but better than a regular truck

  • @tyrahampton9591
    @tyrahampton9591 8 годин тому +4

    Omg I knew you were at the Chicago auto show I plan on going myself

  • @mickeybrumfield764
    @mickeybrumfield764 8 годин тому +4

    I think I would buy a Forester over the Rav 4. I owned a Forester and was impressed with its toughness. I like that they give you a place to store an emergency Twinkie.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  8 годин тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your choice!

  • @BrianEugeneLee-k2i
    @BrianEugeneLee-k2i 8 годин тому +1

    Beautiful Forester Hybrid! I can't wait to see how that Subaru-specific eCVT works on this Forester!

  • @Yetiheroes
    @Yetiheroes 8 годин тому +1

    Love from Chicago! Wish I was there!

  • @robinpazmino78
    @robinpazmino78 8 годин тому +3

    The hybrid engine comes in all trims? Or is a trim itself?

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  8 годин тому +2

      There will be Forester ICE & Forester Hybrid. Then different trims of each

  • @DominionAnako-bb7ry
    @DominionAnako-bb7ry 6 годин тому +2

    Beautiful car ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @tomdrummy4984
    @tomdrummy4984 8 годин тому +1

    Subaru sure loves their black cladding Joe.
    Looks better than last version. 👍

  • @kevineureka6996
    @kevineureka6996 Годину тому

    The front looks sporty but the back looks smushed in

  • @Irishmanbikes
    @Irishmanbikes 8 годин тому +1

    Joe make sure you do a video of your new dog. Maybe show him/her at the next Live Q &A

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  8 годин тому +1

      Will do my friend! Stay tuned!

  • @Wardellward487
    @Wardellward487 8 годин тому +2

    The forester has been around for a long time

  • @marcobaraco3000
    @marcobaraco3000 7 годин тому +2

    Joe, if you have $50,000 budget for a fun car, what would you get.

  • @DarkJediChrisG-1425
    @DarkJediChrisG-1425 8 годин тому +2

    Hey Joe! Hope the Chicago Auto Show was more exciting than Detroit, and hopefully, they didn't kick ya out early, lol 😆

  • @bendino9016
    @bendino9016 8 годин тому +2

    this uses a longitudinal version of the power split trans in hybrid toyotas... the only issue i have with this setup is the flat 4... having it turning on and off all the time in a hybrid im not sure it will last as long as an I4 engine.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  8 годин тому +1

      We will see how the first drive gowz

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 8 годин тому

    I've never driven a Forester, but I have driven a few RAV4s. I might drive a Subie one day if I'm looking for that kind of vehicle.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  8 годин тому +1

      I would give it a chance for sure David

  • @SpaceAcesFull
    @SpaceAcesFull 8 годин тому +1

    The new Subaru Rav4 looks good! 😂

  • @freakdogsflare8638
    @freakdogsflare8638 2 години тому

    Subaru hybrid is better in comfort, outward visibility, and is slightly lower in price than the Honda CRV. However, I like the interface and where the screen sits in the new forester better than the CRV. That’s just me though.

  • @WarnerHousehold
    @WarnerHousehold 8 годин тому

    its like anywhere joe goes hes making a car review video

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  8 годин тому

      Gotta make the magic happening

  • @BrominatedVegetableOil
    @BrominatedVegetableOil 7 годин тому

    I was waiting for the trunk floor reveal. Glad to see thry got the interior deck to be level. Assuming there is no full size or donut spare there?

    • @FightFightFight4547
      @FightFightFight4547 Годину тому

      Just a repair kit. The battery takes up spare tire space.

  • @preventer333
    @preventer333 4 години тому

    200hp range... it's okay... wished that Forester would get 220hp or even 240hp compared to crosstrek hybrid. I think crosstrek hybrid is the real deal here and Subaru kinda missed the mark with the Forester so that... Outback might keep it's market share? I dunno but overall boost in power would be lovely for all Subies these days.

  • @RS-xz5hr
    @RS-xz5hr 3 години тому

    Great review as always, unfortunately for the Forester the designers were asleep. It looks like an ugly knock of Explorer.

  • @LuisUrbieta
    @LuisUrbieta 8 годин тому +1

    Viva the Subaru Forester Hybrid! Plz reply

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  8 годин тому +1

      I’m so glad that you like this one Luis

    • @LuisUrbieta
      @LuisUrbieta 8 годин тому +1

      @@RaitisRides Yes I do love it

  • @sansinutube
    @sansinutube 5 годин тому

    For me, a third of the cargo space will be taken up by the spare tire.

  • @JonathanChow180
    @JonathanChow180 8 годин тому +1

    It’s a 2025, not a 2026!

  • @rakhsiprayogo82
    @rakhsiprayogo82 7 годин тому

    The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid vs The 2025 Audi Q5 Hybrid

  • @Justhings332
    @Justhings332 8 годин тому +1

    Looks like the 5th generation explorer

  • @RobertBoicourt-c1z
    @RobertBoicourt-c1z 7 годин тому

    Is there a spare tire…

    • @steveziminsky583
      @steveziminsky583 4 години тому

      No, the battery pack is where the spare tire should be.

  • @Letsberealish
    @Letsberealish 8 годин тому

    There aren't enough dogs in Tampa to choose from?

  • @JimmyDeneus-vi8ib
    @JimmyDeneus-vi8ib 8 годин тому +2

    ❤️❤️🤎

  • @FallenStarXxXGaming
    @FallenStarXxXGaming 6 годин тому

    Naturally aspirated V8 please.

  • @dejonbuick6070
    @dejonbuick6070 8 годин тому +1

    Hey, Joe the forester looks good, however I would pick the Toyota.😊😊😊.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  8 годин тому

      Nothing wrong with that Dejon

  • @reeceg
    @reeceg 4 години тому

    😂

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  3 години тому

      I know it is not for everyone.

  • @tsehaigebru2598
    @tsehaigebru2598 8 годин тому

    I still go for Toyota hybrid

  • @PTL4OSAS
    @PTL4OSAS 4 години тому

    I owned a 2015 Forester.
    I would never buy one of these over a CR-V.

  • @JoelRosegrant
    @JoelRosegrant 9 годин тому +1

    First!!!

  • @rafaelcolon2665
    @rafaelcolon2665 9 годин тому +1

    First

  • @MyViewToronto
    @MyViewToronto 8 годин тому

    Underneath is basically a RAV4 same engine and everything.

    • @RaitisRides
      @RaitisRides  8 годин тому +3

      Actually you are so wrong

    • @MyViewToronto
      @MyViewToronto 7 годин тому

      @@RaitisRides Opps... I mixed this up with the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid.

  • @Cdmarchive
    @Cdmarchive 8 годин тому +1

    WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE BETTER THAN A RAV4🤬🤬🤬🤬

  • @Slimothy
    @Slimothy 7 годин тому +5

    *If I was a single lesbian in her 40s with 9 cats, I might go for a Subaru*

    • @drift3rkid66
      @drift3rkid66 3 години тому

      😆

    • @ucd3658
      @ucd3658 Годину тому

      I work in construction. I want to buy a Subaru because of their reliability and resell value.

    • @Slimothy
      @Slimothy Годину тому +1

      @@ucd3658 the only thing Subaru drivers are constructing is a knitted blanket dedicated to their dear cat named Tabby

  • @mrnarason
    @mrnarason 8 годин тому

    35 mpg, lame