Top 10 Compact SUVs in Canada for 2025: Our Top Compact Crossover Picks The category of choice for young families in 2025 continues to evolve, with a special focus this year on PHEVs and hybrids.

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Subaru Forester (gas-only)

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2025 Subaru Forester

The Forester is into a new generation for 2025, and with that it integrates a new front grille, headlights and taillights as well as more squared-off fenders and some unique spoke designs and copper colourway.

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2025 Subaru Forester, three-quarters rear
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2025 Subaru Forester, interior

It also gets an updated steering rack which allegedly shares some components with the sporty WRX sedan. Power has been slightly tweaked going from 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torqu in 2024 to 182 hp and 178 lb-ft. AWD and a CVT transmission are both standard.

Unfortunately with the change in design, we'll have to wait for the next generation of the rugged Wilderness model; for now Subaru will continue offering the 2024 Wilderness version as a 2025 model.

Toyota RAV4 (gas-only, hybrid and PHEV)

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2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV

While it hasn’t been officially confirmed, it appears as though Toyota’s ultra-popular RAV4 will be getting a complete redesign in 2025, for the 2026 model-year. It’s also said that only the hybrid powertrain will continue to be available which isn’t a surprise, considering that’s been the case in a number of markets for quite some time now.

If it goes through, expect a much more aggressive front-end in keeping with the likes of the all-new 4Runner and Tacoma a well as more flowing lines than previously.

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2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV, in profile
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2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV, three-quarters rear
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2025 Toyota RAV4 PHEV, interior