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The Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity ranges between 1,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
For instance, the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek has a minimum towing capacity of 1,000 lbs, while the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Subaru Crosstrek.
Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.
All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.
Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is between 1,500 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base SUV | 2.0L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited SUV | 2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 178 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium SUV | 2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 178 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Sport SUV | 2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 178 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Wilderness SUV | 2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 178 ft/lbs | 3,500 lbs |

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is between 1,500 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base Crossover | 2.0L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited Crossover | 2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 178 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium Crossover | 2.0L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Sport Crossover | 2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 178 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Wilderness Crossover | 2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 178 ft/lbs | 3,500 lbs |
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is between 1,000 lbs. and 1,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base Crossover | 2.0L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Base Crossover | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Base Crossover | 2.0L | Hybrid | H4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 134 ft/lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Limited Crossover | 2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium Crossover | 2.0L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium Crossover | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Sport Crossover | 2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is between 1,000 lbs. and 1,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base Crossover | 2.0L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Base Crossover | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Base Crossover | 2.0L | Hybrid | H4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 134 ft/lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Limited Crossover | 2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium Crossover | 2.0L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium Crossover | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Sport Crossover | 2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is between 1,000 lbs. and 1,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Sport Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| H4 Wagon | 2.0L | Hybrid | H4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 134 ft/lbs | 1,000 lbs |
The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is between 1,000 lbs. and 1,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 2.0L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Base | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited | 2.0L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium | 2.0L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Base | 2.0L | Hybrid | H4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 134 ft/lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| H4 Wagon | 2.0L | Hybrid | H4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 134 ft/lbs | 1,000 lbs |
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is between 1,000 lbs. and 1,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0i | 2.0L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| 2.0i | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| 2.0i Limited | 2.0L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| 2.0i Premium | 2.0L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| 2.0i Premium | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Base | 2.0L | Hybrid | H4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 134 ft/lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| H4 Wagon | 2.0L | Hybrid | H4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 134 ft/lbs | 1,000 lbs |

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 152 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Special Edition H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |

The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Special Edition H4 Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
The 2015 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| XV Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XV Limited Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XV Premium Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
The 2014 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| XV Limited Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XV Premium Wagon | 2.0L | H4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 148 HP | 145 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |


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