2024 Subaru Forester 2.5 Sport AWD shown with optional Subaru accessories sold separately.
Forester towing specs
Individual vehicle weights and dimensions may vary from manufacturer's specification based on owner modifications, environmental factors and vehicle usage, and should be confirmed before fitting any accessories, towing anything, or otherwise relying on these values.
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FAQs
What is the towing capacity of the Forester?
Subaru Forester petrol variants have 1,800kg*Towing capacity is subject to regulatory requirements, and vehicle & equipment design limitations. Towing requires fitment of optional tow bar accessory. If the towing mass is greater than 2,000kgs, or the trailer has electric brakes, an Electronic Brake Controller must be fitted to the car and is only suitable for towing a trailer with a maximum of 2 axles. Refer to Owner’s Manual for towing instructions. Ask your local Subaru Retailer for more information on Subaru towing capacity and Genuine Subaru towing accessories. braked towing. Subaru Forester Hybrid variants have 1,200kg*Towing capacity is subject to regulatory requirements, and vehicle & equipment design limitations. Towing requires fitment of optional tow bar accessory. If the towing mass is greater than 2,000kgs, or the trailer has electric brakes, an Electronic Brake Controller must be fitted to the car and is only suitable for towing a trailer with a maximum of 2 axles. Refer to Owner’s Manual for towing instructions. Ask your local Subaru Retailer for more information on Subaru towing capacity and Genuine Subaru towing accessories. braked towing capacity. Please check the model variant specification information on this website.
Can I tow with a Forester Hybrid?
Subaru Forester Hybrid vehicles are rated to tow up to 750kg*Towing capacity is subject to regulatory requirements, and vehicle & equipment design limitations. Towing requires fitment of optional tow bar accessory. If the towing mass is greater than 2,000kgs, or the trailer has electric brakes, an Electronic Brake Controller must be fitted to the car and is only suitable for towing a trailer with a maximum of 2 axles. Refer to Owner’s Manual for towing instructions. Ask your local Subaru Retailer for more information on Subaru towing capacity and Genuine Subaru towing accessories. without trailer brakes and up to 1,200kg*Towing capacity is subject to regulatory requirements, and vehicle & equipment design limitations. Towing requires fitment of optional tow bar accessory. If the towing mass is greater than 2,000kgs, or the trailer has electric brakes, an Electronic Brake Controller must be fitted to the car and is only suitable for towing a trailer with a maximum of 2 axles. Refer to Owner’s Manual for towing instructions. Ask your local Subaru Retailer for more information on Subaru towing capacity and Genuine Subaru towing accessories. with trailer brakes.
What accessories do I need to tow with a Subaru Forester?
You will need a Tow Bar Kit. You may also need an Electronic Brake Controller and Towing Mirrors depending on what you are towing. Find Subaru Genuine Accessories for your Forester on this website or speak to your local Subaru Retailer.