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The Subaru Forester towing capacity ranges between 1,500 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
For instance, the 2023 Subaru Forester has a minimum towing capacity of 1,500 lbs, while the 2023 Subaru Forester has a maximum towing capacity of 3,000 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Subaru Forester.
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 2023 Subaru Forester towing capacity is between 1,500 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Sport SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Touring SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Wilderness SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 3,000 lbs |
The 2022 Subaru Forester towing capacity is between 1,500 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Sport SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Touring SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Wilderness SUV | 2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 3,000 lbs |
The 2021 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Sport Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Touring Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |

The 2020 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Limited | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Sport | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Touring | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Base Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Sport Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Touring Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |

The 2019 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5i | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| 2.5i Limited | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| 2.5i Premium | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| 2.5i Sport | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| 2.5i Touring | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Base Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Premium Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Sport Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Touring Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 7 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |

The 2018 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| i H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Limited H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Premium H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Premium Black Edition Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Touring Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XT Premium H4 Wagon | 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 250 HP | 258 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| XT Touring Wagon | 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 250 HP | 258 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |

The 2017 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| i H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Limited H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Premium H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Touring H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XT Premium H4 Wagon | 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 250 HP | 258 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XT Touring H4 Wagon | 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 250 HP | 258 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |

The 2016 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| i H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Limited H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Premium H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Touring H4 Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XT Premium H4 Wagon | 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 250 HP | 258 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XT Touring H4 Wagon | 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 250 HP | 258 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
The 2015 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| i Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Limited Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Premium Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Touring Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XT Premium Wagon | 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 250 HP | 258 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XT Touring Wagon | 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 250 HP | 258 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |

The 2014 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| i Premium Moonroof/AllWeat Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Limited Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| i Touring Wagon | 2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XT Premium Wagon | 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 250 HP | 258 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| XT Touring Wagon | 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 250 HP | 258 ft/lbs | 1,500 lbs |
The 2013 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 2,400 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| X Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4 | 5 Spd Manual | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Limited Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4 | 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Premium Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4 | 5 Spd Manual | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Touring Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4 | 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Premium Wagon | 2.5L | Turbocharged | Flat 4 | 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Touring Wagon | 2.5L | Turbocharged | Flat 4 | 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
The 2012 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 2,400 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| X Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4 | 5 Spd Manual | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Limited Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4 | 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Premium Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4 | 5 Spd Manual | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Touring Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4 | 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 170 HP | 174 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Premium Wagon | 2.5L | Turbocharged | Flat 4 | 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Touring Wagon | 2.5L | Turbocharged | Flat 4 | 4 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
The 2010 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 2,400 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| X Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Limited Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Premium Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X SE Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Limited Wagon | 2.5L | Turbo | 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Premium Wagon | 2.5L | Turbo | 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
The 2009 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 2,400 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| X Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X L.L. Bean Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Limited Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Premium Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Wagon | 2.5L | Turbo | 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Limited Wagon | 2.5L | Turbo | 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
The 2008 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 2,400 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| X Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 166 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X L.L. Bean Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 166 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Premium Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 166 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Sport Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 166 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Limited Wagon | 2.5L | Turbo | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Sport Wagon | 2.5L | Turbo | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
The 2007 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 2,400 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| X Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 166 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X L.L. Bean Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 166 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Premium Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 166 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Sport Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 166 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Limited Wagon | 2.5L | Turbo | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Sport Wagon | 2.5L | Turbo | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 224 HP | 226 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
The 2006 Subaru Forester towing capacity is 2,400 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Towing Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| X Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 166 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X L.L. Bean Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 166 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| X Premium Wagon | 2.5L | Flat 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 166 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |
| XT Limited Wagon | 2.5L | Turbo | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 230 HP | 235 ft/lbs | 2,400 lbs |


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