Compare 2025 Subaru Forester vs 2025 Chevy Trax

2025 Subaru Forester vs 2025 Chevy Trax
2025 Subaru Forester2025 Chevy Trax
Horsepower
  180 hp137 hp
All-Wheel Drive
  StandardNot available
Max Cargo Space
  74.4 cubic feet54.1 cubic feet
Ground Clearance
  8.7 inches7.3 inches
Hybrid Version
  AvailableNot available

2025 Subaru Forester vs 2025 Chevy Trax

Serving Evergreen Park, IL

While numerous small crossover SUVs are on the market today, deciding between options like the 2025 Subaru Forester and the 2025 Chevy Trax requires research. The Forester is an athletic model well-suited for active lifestyles, while the Trax is limited to urban and suburban utility. What else should you know about the Subaru Forester and the Chevy Trax?

Performance

The Forester stands apart from the Chevy Trax with standard all-wheel drive in every trim level. The Forester Wilderness also comes with added upgrades like all-terrain tires, higher ground clearance, and a skid plate. All 2025 Forester trim levels come with a four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine that generates between 180 and 182 horsepower. It pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission. There's also a Forester Hybrid model available that creates 194 hp and offers better fuel efficiency.

The Chevy Trax, on the other hand, is equipped with a turbo 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine. This 137-horsepower engine is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission and has front-wheel drive.

Appearance

The Forester has a strong, capable design. It has a tall stance and edgy, black molding across the lower doors and wheel wells. The front end shows off a mostly flat nose and a large grille. The wide, thick LED headlights flare off from the grille and trend into a point.

The Trax also has thick molding over the lower door panels, and this coupled with minimal molding over the wheel wells. The roof is tapered, impacting passenger and cargo space in the cabin. Its curved nose is covered with a large grille and linear LED headlights.

Features

The 2025 Subaru Forester is well-appointed with high-end features like a navigation system, a Harman Kardon audio system with 11 speakers, an 8-inch touch display screen, a front-view camera, one-touch folding rear seats, a power liftgate, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, gesture controls for the auto climate control system, driver's memory functions, heated seats in both rows, a driver attention warning, a digital rear mirror, and more.

The Trax is equipped with a four-speaker audio system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, an 8-inch display screen, heated front seats, remote start, a digital instrument cluster and several other features.

Take a Test Drive at Subaru Evergreen Park

Our focus at Subaru Evergreen Park is centered on supporting each customer with their buying experience. We want you to be fully confident in your vehicle selection and are happy to tell you more about the Forester during your test drive. Contact us today to schedule a test drive with our friendly team.

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