2017 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

Up to

1800kg

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The towing capacity of the 2017 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 2017 Subaru Forester matches the example listed here.

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2017 Subaru Forester braked* towing capacity

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2017 Subaru Forester	Specs	Braked capacity
2.0D-L	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE	Braked capacity: 1800kg
2.0D-S	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE	Braked capacity: 1800kg
2.0Xt	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE	Braked capacity: 1800kg
2.0Xt Premium	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE	Braked capacity: 1800kg
Ts Special Edition	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE	Braked capacity: 1800kg
2.5-L (Action Pack)	Specs: 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE	Braked capacity: 1500kg
2.5i-L	Specs: 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE	Braked capacity: 1500kg
2.5I-L Eyesight Special Edt	Specs: 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE	Braked capacity: 1500kg
2.5i-L Special Edition	Specs: 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE	Braked capacity: 1500kg
2.5i-S	Specs: 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE	Braked capacity: 1500kg
Fleet Edition	Specs: 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE	Braked capacity: 1500kg
2.0D-L	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1800kg
2.0D-S	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1800kg
2.0i-L	Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1500kg

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