The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid is the first model in the Subaru lineup to be powered by a next-generation Subaru series-parallel hybrid powertrain that integrates a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine and electric motors with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission to deliver 194 total system horsepower with up to 581 miles of range on a single tank of fuel for an EPA-estimated rating of 35 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, 35 mpg combined. The 2025 Forester Hybrid will arrive at retailers nationwide in Spring 2025, starting at $34,995 MSRP.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Coming This Fall
The new 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness, powered by a revised 180 horsepower 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine mated to a revised Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission, features 9.3 inches of ground clearance (an inch higher than its predecessor) and EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, a tablet-style 11.6-inch Subaru Multimedia system with integrated center information display, and an available 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with navigation and Apple Maps integration. The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness will arrive at retailers nationwide in Fall 2025.
2025 Jeep® Wagoneer S Limited Starts At $66,995
The new 2025 Jeep® Wagoneer S Limited, joining the Launch Edition, produces 600 horsepower battery-electric vehicle with a range of more than 300 miles on a single charge and is paired with the Jeep brand-exclusive Selec-Terrain traction management system. The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S is now available to order online and in Jeep dealerships throughout North America, with a starting U.S. MSRP of $66,995 (including $1,795 destination). The 2025 Wagoneer S qualifies for Inflation Reduction Act lease EV credits ($7,500 for retail and lease purchases).
2025 Lexus LX 700h Starts At $106,850 Soon
The 2025 Lexus LX 700h with two or three-rows, offered in Premium, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury, powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 engine paired with a 10-speed Direct Shift Automatic Transmission (same as the LX 600). The hybrid system produces 457 horsepower, 583 lb.-ft of torque, and an improved EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 20 MPG. The starting MSRP of $106,850 (includes Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee). Ready for the adventure ahead, both the LX 600 and LX 700h can tow up to 8,000 pounds. The Overtrail grade is available on the LX 700h and can be equipped as a two or three-row configuration. The LX 600 is powered 409 horsepower 3.4-liter V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine. There's a standard 12.3-inch high-definition upper touchscreen with added LX-exclusive 7-inch lower touchscreen. The 7-inch lower touchscreen displays the climate control screen and MTS. It also features vehicle information including: differential lock status, mode selection when using Drive Mode Select, Downhill Assist Control, Crawl Control, and vehicle height control. The 2025 LX lineup is expected to arrive at dealerships in early 2025.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4-Door Coupe
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4-Door Coupe, from Affalterbach, is powered by the Handcrafted 630 horsepower AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine combined with a 201 horsepower rear axle electric motor that generates a combined system output of 831 horsepower for acceleration from a standstill to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds to an electronically limited top speed of 197 mph. The drive power from the combustion engine and electric motor is transferred to the front wheels as required from the variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive by means of the driveshaft and axles of the front wheels. It also enables all-electric driving with all-wheel drive. The AMG DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs, "Electric," "Comfort," "Battery Hold," "Sport," "Sport+," "RACE," "Slippery" and "Individual," are precisely tailored to the new drive technology. External charging takes place via the 3.7 kW on-board AC charger, at a charging station, wallbox or household socket. The battery is designed for fast power delivery rather than longest possible range.
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 82 kWh Models Start at $46,520
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 82 kWh models, produced at the Chattanooga factory, start at $46,520 (including $1,425 destination) for the rear-wheel-drive Pro and $50,420 for the AWD Pro. The rear-wheel-drive Pro S starts at $51,620 and the AWD Pro S carries a sticker price of $55,520. The Pro S Plus is only available with all-wheel drive at a starting MSRP of $58,720. Models with the 62 kWh battery will have later availability, and all models will receive additional content starting midyear. Details and pricing on both will come at a later date. Driver assistance features include standard IQ.DRIVE®; plus Park Distance Control; Park Assist (Parking Steering Assistant); Dynamic Road Sign Display; and Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights).