Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

Up to

1800kg

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The towing capacity of the Subaru Forester supports up to 1800kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your Subaru Forester matches the example listed here.

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Subaru Forester braked* towing capacity

Year	Braked capacity from	Braked capacity to
2025	1200kg	1800kg
2024	1200kg	1800kg
2023	1200kg	1800kg
2022	1200kg	1800kg
2021	1200kg	1800kg
2020	1200kg	1800kg
2019	1200kg	1500kg
2018	1500kg	1800kg
2017	1500kg	1800kg
2016	1500kg	1800kg
2015	1500kg	1800kg
2014	1500kg	1800kg
2013	1400kg	1800kg
2012	1400kg	1600kg
2011	1400kg	1600kg
2010	1400kg	1600kg
2009	1400kg	1400kg
2008	1400kg	1800kg
2007	1400kg	1800kg
2006	1400kg	1800kg
2005	1400kg	1800kg
2004	1400kg	1800kg
2003	1400kg	1400kg
2002	1300kg	1400kg
2001	1300kg	1300kg
2000	1300kg	1300kg
1999	1300kg	1300kg
1998	1300kg	1300kg
1997	1300kg	1300kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.

Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

Subaru Forester braked* towing capacity

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