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Subaru Outback Towing Capacity

Up to

2400kg
Subaru Outback
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The towing capacity of the Subaru Outback supports up to 2400kg. 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 Outback matches the example listed here.

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Subaru Outback braked* towing capacity

Year Braked capacity from Braked capacity to
2026 2000kg 2100kg
2025 2000kg 2400kg
2024 2000kg 2400kg
2023 2000kg 2400kg
2022 2000kg 2400kg
2021 1500kg 2000kg
2020 1500kg 2000kg
2019 1500kg 1800kg
2018 1500kg 1800kg
2017 1500kg 1800kg
2016 1500kg 1800kg
2015 1500kg 1800kg
2014 1500kg 1800kg
2013 1500kg 1800kg
2012 1500kg 1800kg
2011 1500kg 1800kg
2010 1500kg 1800kg
2009 1500kg 1800kg
2008 1500kg 1800kg
2007 1500kg 1800kg
2006 1500kg 1800kg
2005 1500kg 1800kg
2004 1500kg 1800kg
2003 1400kg 1800kg
2002 1400kg 1600kg
2001 1400kg 1600kg
2000 1200kg 1600kg
1999 1200kg 1200kg
1998 1200kg 1400kg
1997 1400kg 1400kg
1996 1400kg 1400kg

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