The 2025 Subaru Forester has been named a winner in the 2025 PARENTS Best Family Cars Awards, earning recognition as the Best Crossover. This prestigious honor highlights vehicles that offer top-notch performance, safety, and convenience features, tailored to meet the needs of families. The awards cover a wide range of categories, including minivans, three-row SUVs, electric vehicles, and sedans, with additional recognition given to technology and entertainment systems.
PARENTS experts evaluated over 180 cars to create this year’s list of honorees. All the winning models excelled in industry safety tests, passed rigorous test drives, and were compatible with car seats. These vehicles were also chosen for their efficiency and long-term safety, making them ideal for family use. The 2025 Subaru Forester stood out for its impressive safety features and overall family-friendly design.
A key aspect of the Forester’s appeal is its robust safety credentials. It was recently named a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the highest honor available. Every 2025 Forester comes equipped with Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which includes Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering and Steering Responsive LED Headlights. The Forester also features Subaru’s legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive System, enhancing stability and control in various driving conditions. Additional available active safety features include Reverse Automatic Braking, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Emergency Stop Assist. To add another layer of protection, the Forester also includes a Rear Seat Reminder, which alerts drivers to check for pets or passengers in the back before exiting the vehicle.
For families always on the go, the 2025 Subaru Forester boasts an updated, quieter interior. Subaru enhanced soundproofing through more sound-absorbing materials, improved welding techniques, and additional structural adhesives, resulting in a 39% improvement in noise reduction from the roof panel. The Forester’s interior is also built for durability, with textured trim accents designed to withstand the demands of everyday family life. A dark headliner helps hide scuffs and scratches from loading gear, pets, or passengers into the vehicle.
When it comes to cargo space, the Forester excels in versatility. Behind the rear seats, it offers 29.6 cubic feet of storage, and when the 60/40-split folding rear seats are down, the total capacity expands to 74.4 cubic feet. This makes the Forester an excellent choice for families needing ample room for both passengers and gear.
With its impressive combination of safety, comfort, and practicality, the 2025 Subaru Forester is a top contender for any family’s next vehicle, and its recognition by PARENTS is just further proof! To learn more about the Forester, you can check out our inventory here.
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