7 Advanced Safety Features in the All-New 2025 Subaru Forester
August 21 2025,
The completely redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester got here with a clear mission: to provide unparalleled protection for you and your passengers. Building on Subaru's stellar safety reputation, this sixth-generation model introduces significant safety technology improvements that specifically benefit Ontario drivers.
From enhanced pedestrian detection in busy Toronto intersections to highway driving assistance on the 401, the Forester's safety systems address the real-world driving challenges that GTA residents face daily. Understanding these features helps you make the most of the protection they provide.
Enhanced EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
The 2025 Forester includes the latest generation of Subaru's award-winning EyeSight system, now featuring stereo cameras with wider fields of view and a new wide-angle mono camera. This triple-camera setup dramatically improves the system's ability to detect pedestrians and cyclists in urban environments.
The wide-angle mono camera proves particularly valuable for Ontario drivers navigating busy intersections where pedestrians and cyclists might approach from various angles. This enhanced detection capability helps prevent accidents in scenarios common throughout the GTA.
Pre-Collision Braking works across various speed ranges, from parking lot situations to highway driving. The system can automatically apply brakes if it detects an imminent collision, potentially preventing accidents or reducing their severity.
Pre-Collision Throttle Management prevents unintended acceleration if the system detects an obstacle ahead while the accelerator pedal is pressed. This feature helps prevent accidents that might occur from pedal confusion or distraction.
Emergency Stop Assist for Highway Safety
New for 2025, Emergency Stop Assist represents a significant safety advancement for highway driving. If the system determines the driver has become unresponsive while using Adaptive Cruise Control, it will gradually bring the Forester to a safe stop.
The system monitors driver inputs and steering wheel movements continuously. If no driver input is detected for an extended period despite visual and audible warnings, the vehicle will slow down while maintaining its lane position and activate hazard lights to warn other drivers.
Once stopped, the system unlocks doors and may sound the horn to attract attention for emergency responders. This feature provides peace of mind during long highway drives, particularly valuable for commuters traveling Highway 400 to cottage country.
Superior Visibility Design for Urban Driving
The Forester features an expansive glass area and strategically positioned A-pillars designed to maximize visibility in all directions. This design philosophy proves valuable when navigating construction zones throughout the GTA.
The high seating position provides better sightlines over other vehicles, helping you spot traffic conditions ahead and plan lane changes safely. Door-mounted side mirrors reduce blind spots compared to window-mounted designs.
Large windows create an open cabin feeling while providing clear views of pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles in urban environments. This visibility advantage helps drivers react earlier to potential hazards.
Lane Centring Assist and Lane Keep Assist
Highway construction zones present challenging driving conditions with temporary lane markings and narrower lanes. Lane Centring Assist helps maintain proper positioning within the lane, while Lane Keep Assist provides gentle corrections if unintentional lane departure occurs.
These systems work together to reduce driver fatigue during long commutes and help maintain safe positioning even when lane markings aren't perfectly clear. The technology proves valuable on highways like the 401 where construction zones frequently alter normal traffic patterns.
The system can distinguish between intentional steering inputs and gradual drifting, providing assistance only when needed while allowing normal driving when the driver is actively controlling the vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control with Vehicle Hold
Ontario's variable traffic conditions make Adaptive Cruise Control particularly valuable. The system maintains your set speed while automatically adjusting to match traffic flow, reducing driver fatigue during stop-and-go conditions.
Vehicle Hold keeps the Forester stationary after coming to a complete stop, even after releasing the brake pedal. This feature proves helpful during extended stops at traffic lights or in heavy traffic situations common in the GTA.
The system can bring the vehicle to a complete stop and resume automatically when traffic begins moving, helping manage the stress of heavy traffic conditions.
Comprehensive Collision Prevention
The Forester includes multiple collision prevention technologies working together. Rear Cross Traffic Alert warns of vehicles approaching from either side when backing out of parking spaces, valuable in busy shopping centers and parking garages.
Blind Spot Detection monitors areas alongside the vehicle that mirrors might not cover completely. LED indicators in the side mirrors illuminate when vehicles enter these blind spot zones.
Lane Change Assist detects fast-approaching vehicles when changing lanes, providing warnings that help prevent accidents during highway driving.
IIHS Top Safety Pick Recognition
The 2025 Forester has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award, recognizing its comprehensive approach to occupant protection and crash prevention. This recognition validates the vehicle's safety systems in real-world scenarios.
The award considers both crashworthiness and crash avoidance capabilities, reflecting the Forester's ability to protect occupants if an accident occurs while also helping prevent accidents from happening.
This recognition provides confidence that the Forester's safety systems meet rigorous independent testing standards rather than relying solely on manufacturer claims.
Learn more about how these advanced safety features can protect your family during daily driving and weekend adventures at Subaru of Maple in Vaughan.
