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    2025 Subaru Forester Base for sale in Knobs

    None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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    Subaru Forester of the 2025 to 2026 generation
    Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

    For sale

    We do not have a 2025 Subaru Forester Base for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

    The 2025 Subaru Forester Base in Knobs

    Knobs, Monroe County. Delivery to Knobs starts at $0, for 692.2 km from our location (straight line). Knobs is 692.2 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

    The 2025 Subaru Forester Base near Knobs

    2025 Subaru Forester Base specs

    2025 Subaru Forester Base powertrains
    Engine2.5L 4-cylinder
    DriveAll-wheel drive
    TransmissionAutomatic (CVT)
    FuelRegular gas
    City9.1 L/100 km
    Highway7.1 L/100 km
    Combined8.2 L/100 km
    CO₂193 g/km
    Cost to drive 100 km$12.71

    2025 Subaru Forester Base: every figure

    2025 Subaru Forester Base figures by powertrain
    Displacement2.5 L
    Cylinders4
    MPG city (US)26
    MPG highway (US)33
    MPG combined (US)29
    MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)35
    Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,300
    Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$2,542

    Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

    What to check when buying the 2025 Subaru Forester Base

    • NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
    • Owners filed 98 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance (20), unknown or other (19) and fuel/propulsion system (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
    2025 Subaru Forester Base recall campaigns
    CampaignDateComponentSummary
    26V4360002026-07-07equipment:other:labelsSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements...
    26V1060002026-02-23fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and capSubaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap.
    25V4190002025-06-19child seatSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles. The child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the bolts to come loose.
    25V0330002025-01-23wheelsSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. The wheels may have been manufactured with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface, which can result in the wheel being improperly attached and cause a loss of vehicle stability.

    Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

    Thinking of buying the 2025 Subaru Forester Base?

    CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2025 Subaru Forester Base for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before you buy the 2025 Subaru Forester Base, see the figures and the checks worth doing.

    What to check on the Forester

    Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA has 98 owner complaints on file, mostly about forward collision avoidance, unknown or other and fuel/propulsion system.

    Specs, explained

    The powertrain here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.

    Its combined rating is 8.2 L/100 km, which means roughly 25 litres for 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $38.13 in energy at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

    Room inside

    The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.

    A good match for

    It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

    Try before you buy

    Rent first, buy later: a week with the Forester answers the big questions. If the Forester is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

    Running costs

    Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

    Narrowing it down

    Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

    A note on Knobs

    Knobs is about 692 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Knobs.

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    Rent it for a week before you buy

    A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2025 Subaru Forester Base from us first.

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    Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2025 Subaru Forester Base for you and reply within one business day.

    Buying the 2025 Subaru Forester Base

    Can the 2025 Subaru Forester Base be delivered in Knobs?

    Delivery to Knobs starts at $0, for 692.2 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

    How far is Knobs from CarmaCars?

    692.2 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

    Does CarmaCars sell the 2025 Subaru Forester Base?

    Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

    Can I rent a 2025 Subaru Forester Base before I buy one?

    Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

    Does the 2025 Subaru Forester Base have recalls?

    NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

    What does the 2025 Subaru Forester Base cost in fuel a year?

    EPA puts it at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2542.00.

    Where do the figures come from?

    Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.