The electrified Forester seems like a good fit for SUV buyers who value efficiency and practicality above all else. The biggest question: what took Subaru so long?

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

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