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You don’t have to stop having fun.
Just because you have a baby on the way or have just had one doesn’t mean you have to give up all the fun things you’ve been doing – with a little time to let your baby get used to it and get accustomed to it, you can buckle up in your new little SUV and keep exploring.
Newsweek magazine has announced its New Parent Awards for the best new car for your lifestyle, and two popular Subarus stand out among the top 10: the all-new Subaru Crosstrek and the redesigned Subaru Forester, designed to meet the needs of active new parents like you.
We’ll explain why these are great for the most active new parents. But first, here are Newsweek’s top 10 best models of the year. All of them are 2024 model years except for the next-generation 2025 Forester, which just arrived in retailers. Check out my report here.
Honda CR-V – 8.5 Honda HR-V – 7.7 Toyota Prius Prime – 7.6 Subaru Crosstrek – 7.5 Nissan Rogue – 7.5 Volvo CX40 Recharge – 7.4 Hyundai Ioniq 5 – 7.3 Ford Maverick – 7.3 Subaru Forester – 7.1 Lincoln Corsair – 7.1
What does Newsweek have to say about the 2024 Crosstrek?
“With ample passenger and cargo space and standard all-wheel drive, the Subaru Crosstrek checks a lot of boxes for new parents. It’s also praised for its particularly long time between fill-ups and the easy-fitting rooftop storage box. Subaru’s suite of driver-assistance and safety technology helps get families from point A to point B safely. And with pricing starting at a budget-friendly price of just over $25,000.”
2024 Crosstrek Pricing.
The Crosstrek is available in base, Premium, Sport, Limited and Wilderness trim levels, with pricing starting at $26,540 for the base model.
Pricing for the 2024 Crosstrek Premium starts at $28,085, with the Sport at $30,935, the Limited at $32,440, and the Wilderness at $33,540. Note that these prices include a $1,345 delivery charge, which is standard on all models.
Read my new report on why the Crosstrek holds its value the best of all small SUVs here.
What does Newsweek have to say about the 2025 Forester?
“Long known for producing the safest cars on the market, the newly redesigned Subaru Forester continues that tradition. It comes standard with all-wheel drive and a host of safety and driver-assistance technologies. It has 8.7 inches of ground clearance for navigating rough terrain, and its 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.”
Plus, Subaru’s safety technology gives new parents the confidence and peace of mind they need.
2025 Forester Pricing.
The 2025 Forester is available in five trim levels: base ($31,090), Premium ($33,390), Sport ($35,890), Limited ($37,390) and Touring ($38,490). Prices include delivery and dealer fees ($1,395).
The 2024 Forester Wilderness carries over with a starting price of $36,265. Destination charge ($1,345)
Speaking of wilderness.
If you want to get out of the city and head off-grid, check out my report comparing the new Crosstrek Wilderness and Forester Wilderness, models that aren’t just for driving, but for embarking on exciting adventures designed for the most active new parents.
Both models have different features than the models listed above in this report.
Here are nine things that set us apart from our competitors.
Off-road wheels and all-terrain tires Subaru 2.5-liter boxer engine and improved drivetrain gearing Ground clearance is 9.3 inches for the Crosstrek, 9.2 inches for the Forester Standard dual-function X-mode offers settings that can optimize traction in a variety of conditions, including dirt, deep snow and mud Towing capacity of 3,500 pounds for the Crosstrek, 3,000 pounds for the Forester Standard roof rails for carrying extra gear on top Anti-reflective hood design Water-repellent StarTex upholstery Subaru Starlink multimedia with standard 11.6-inch touchscreen
Subaru of America is offering the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and the new 2025 Forester SUV for outdoor-loving new parents, and they’re unlike any of the other top models listed above, so if you’re looking to maintain an active lifestyle, be sure to check them out.
I’m Dennis Flierl, a top reporter at Torque News since 2012. I’ve been a consultant in the auto industry for over 13 years, working with every major car brand. I’m an experienced member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. You can find my expert analysis of Subarus here: X SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, follow me on Facebook and Instagram.
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