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Subaru Forester 2015: What is the towing capacity?

Can you please clarify the towing ability of the new model Subaru Forester? Apparently the manual says to not exceed 80 km/h when towing. Is this a general safety rule, or is the CVT unable to cope with a load at higher speeds?

There are no hard and fast rules for how fast you should drive when towing, but many companies recommend driving at a lower speed when towing. Subaru say you should not drive its vehicles, including the Forester, at speeds in excess of 80 km/h when towing. It's done for safety.

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