Subaru Confirms a Forester Hybrid Is Coming For 2026

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But soon, its range of powertrains will grow. Subaru said that the 2025 Forester will have a hybrid model a year after it comes out at the L.A. Auto Show on Thursday.

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In Europe, Subaru did sell the last version of the Forester with an e-Boxer hybrid powertrain, so this won’t be the first Forester with an electric powertrain.

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