Can you upgrade the output of the modern LED headlights? Or add auxiliary lights?

[MikeinPDX]

I just bought a 25 Forester and find the LED headlight output is too dim for the dark and rainy nights here in the Pacific Northwest. So I have some questions for the forum:

1. Are the LED bulbs in the 2025 headlight assembly replaceable? If so, do you know what model years use those bulbs?
2. Has anyone upgraded their stock LED bulbs to something brighter?
3. Has anyone added additional lights to the front of their recent model Subaru?

Thanks in advance!

Mike in PDX

 

[RexHogan]

Mike, I have a 2024 Outback which I replaced the white driving lights with yellow LED fog lamps, which put out much improved light. One driving light had been knocked out by road debris and the factory replacement was much too expensive, so I searched for a replacement. Found it on Ebay. One caution, though, be very careful when tightening the retaining bolts as you are working with soft plastic; do not over-tighten, suggest using tape or soft washer to fill up space created when switching from a plastic framed light to a steel frame light.

 

[Dick Foster]