The Forester Hybrid was long overdue but Subaru ensured it was worth the wait. Expect more power and 40-percent improved fuel economy.

The Forester Hybrid boasts much better efficiency at about $3,000 more, without giving up its tenacious all-wheel drive.

Forester has officially gained two new trim packages. The rugged Wilderness trim package is back, seen previously on the last-gen Forester and on other Subaru models such as the Outback and Crosstrek.