9 Sept 19th-Sept 25th, 2024 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | Questions? Feedback? Email me at [email protected] • Follow me on RATING (out of 5 McFly’s) THE 2025 SUBARU FORESTER SPORT: READY FOR ADVENTURE? 2025 SUBARU FORESTER SPORT Alright, folks, let’s talk about Alright, folks, let’s talk about the 2025 Subaru Forester the 2025 Subaru Forester Sport, which just dropped Sport, which just dropped and is ready to shake up your and is ready to shake up your idea of what a compact SUV idea of what a compact SUV can be. Subaru’s latest ride can be. Subaru’s latest ride isn’t just about looking good isn’t just about looking good on a mountain trail; it’s about on a mountain trail; it’s about making sure you can actually making sure you can actually enjoy the journey. With its enjoy the journey. With its rugged exterior and those eye- rugged exterior and those eye- catching blacked-out wheels, catching blacked-out wheels, the Forester Sport is like the the Forester Sport is like the cool kid in the SUV class who cool kid in the SUV class who actually knows how to back up actually knows how to back up its swagger. its swagger. Pop the hood, and you’ll Pop the hood, and you’ll find a 2.5-liter four-cylinder find a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that churns out 182 engine that churns out 182 horsepower. It might not win horsepower. It might not win any drag races, but it’s more any drag races, but it’s more than enough to tackle your than enough to tackle your daily commute and weekend daily commute and weekend escapades. Subaru’s all-wheel- escapades. Subaru’s all-wheel- drive system is standard, so drive system is standard, so whether you’re heading up a whether you’re heading up a snow-covered hill or navigating snow-covered hill or navigating a muddy path, this Forester a muddy path, this Forester has got your back. The driving has got your back. The driving experience is smooth, and the experience is smooth, and the handling is sharp enough to handling is sharp enough to make you feel confident on any make you feel confident on any terrain. terrain. Inside, the Forester Sport Inside, the Forester Sport is as practical as it gets. The is as practical as it gets. The cabin is spacious with plenty cabin is spacious with plenty of room for both passengers of room for both passengers and gear, and the tech features and gear, and the tech features are top-notch without being are top-notch without being overwhelming. You’ve got overwhelming. You’ve got a crisp touchscreen, Apple a crisp touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and CarPlay, Android Auto, and a suite of safety features that a suite of safety features that will make you feel like you’ve will make you feel like you’ve got a co-pilot looking out for got a co-pilot looking out for you. With fuel economy at a you. With fuel economy at a solid 26/33 MPG and a starting solid 26/33 MPG and a starting price around $32,000, the price around $32,000, the 2025 Subaru Forester Sport 2025 Subaru Forester Sport is a solid choice for those who is a solid choice for those who want a ride that’s both stylish want a ride that’s both stylish and ready for anything. and ready for anything. Comfort: Value: Fuel Economy: Looks: The Drive: Safety & Security: Overall: Sound System: Bells & Whistles: