Subaru Forester

If you’re shopping for a new car, chances are you’re considering one or more of the seven compact SUVs in this comparison test. See how each SUV did in both subjective and objective categories.

We took seven compact SUVs recently on a roughly 250-mile fuel economy drive to measure their road-trip efficiency in a real-world setting.

When we gathered seven popular models to find the best compact SUV for 2025, we made sure to measure their cargo areas to see which one had the most space.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2025 Subaru Forester.

With a fully mechanical AWD system, familiar flat-four and improved performance over its gas-only sibling, the all-new 2025 Forester Hybrid is sure to be a megahit for Subaru.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is tightening its crash-test requirements for its coveted Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards, resulting in fewer winners for 2025.

Wheel warming has gone mainstream, with the feature standard or optional not just on luxury vehicles, but on an increasing number of models with sticker prices of $40,000 or less.

Of 30 vehicles subject to the new test in the agency’s latest front crash evaluation, 22 rated good or acceptable.

We were curious to see how the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid and Honda CR-V hybrid compare, so we checked out both at the Chicago Auto Show to find the areas where each excels.

Cars.com took the opportunity during the 2025 Chicago Auto Show’s media days to get a closer look at a few new models and answer some questions you have about those cars, too.