There's exciting news being generated by Louis Thomas Subaru these days. This directly related to the Subaru Forester nameplate featuring two new models.

One of which is refreshed, the other a first-ever model development that signals the road ahead for the Subaru marque near Parkersburg, WV.

What to Expect

Subaru has been busy as of late. With the degree of demand placed on the marque for more sustainable models underpinned by renowned Subaru qualities of efficiency and reliability, newly built is the inaugural 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid.

And on the other side of the nameplate, all-new and redesigned is the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness. This trail-ready model offers every bit of equipment and specifications toward adventure within West Virginia or past Athens, OH.

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid

Subaru Forester Hybrid offers a newly designed Subaru BOXER engine encompassing 2.5-liters, while mated to electric generator and traction motors. This powertrain package delivers metrics of 194 horsepower and 40-percent in improved fuel economy for a range of up to 581-miles on a single tank of fuel.

Also standard-issued are details of symmetrical all-wheel drive, X-MODE drive settings, EyeSight driver assist technology and wireless smartphone integration via the Subaru STARLINK Multimedia system and its 11.6-inch tablet touchscreen.

2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness

Subaru Forester Wilderness is being welcomed back into the Subaru fold after a short period of discontinuation. Then made available are equipment details that highlight this adventure-ready, ruggedly handsome Subaru SUV. Legendary is reintroduced symmetrical all-wheel drive, revamped suspension and all-terrain tires of course.

Other specifications rest with 9.3-inches of ground clearance, X-MODE drive settings for off-road and wintry conditions and a uniquely styled interior that's both functional when out in the field as well as comforting. And you may upfit as necessary with genuine Subaru accessories with your purchase in fall 2025.

Louis Thomas Subaru – Learn about Pre-Ordering Subaru SUVs in West Virginia

For more information on these two new Subaru Forester models, be sure to contact our local Parkersburg-area Subaru dealership. There may be the opportunity of pre-ordering a favored model more near to expected delivery dates in West Virginia.

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