Author: Gary WhiteWhen the first Subaru Forester came onto the market in 1997, SUVs were still very practical and functional. The Forester established itself as a solid, inconspicuous mix of station wagon and SUV and impresses with the Subaru-typical combination of standard four-wheel drive with boxer engine. The name Forester means something like forester and alludes to one of the most important target groups. But there are other customers who spend a lot of time outdoors and off the beaten track, making the Forester one of Subaru's most successful models. It has now been in its fourth generation since 2013.
Depending on which model and year of Subaru Forester you are looking for the twoing capacity can vary between 1200kg up to 1800kg. The Subaru Forester is probably not the first car people think of when you are looking for a off roader. However with Subaru's pedigree you wont be dissapointed in the stats the Forester delivers and it is a great choice of car for towing caravans, horse trailers, boats as well as other trailers. If you are looking for the towing capacity for a Subaru Forester car then we're here to help. The towing capacity is a term used to describe the maximum weight of a trailer a Subaru Forester car can tow. There may be certain models of Subaru Forester car that cannot be used to tow a trailer. These will be highlighted with 'N KG' in the below list of Subaru Forester towing weights.
For those models of Subaru Forester where towing is allowed, we have detailed the Subaru Forester towing capacity for a braked trailer (this is when the trailer being towed has its own breaking system). To ensure you are both safe and legal it is really important that you check the Subaru Forester towing weight limit for the car.
As well as providing the braked towing capacity for your Subaru Forester, where data is available we also have also listed the Subaru Forester's unbraked towing capacity.
Here is a full list of the Unbraked and Braked Towing Capacity for the Subaru Forester. If you cannot find the Subaru Forester you are looking for please drop us a email and we will add this to the list.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the towing weights provided on this website are accurate, we always recommend checking the vehicle log book (V5) for the official towing capacity. We accept no responsibility if the towing weights provided on this website are incorrect.
| Car Make & Model | Max Towing Weight - Unbraked | Max Towing Capacity - Braked |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester 2.0i e-BOXER (110 kW/150 PS) (2023) | 750kg | 1870kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0i e-BOXER (110 kW/150 PS) (2022) | 750kg | 1870kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0i e-BOXER (110 kW/150 PS) (2021) | 750kg | 1870kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0i e-BOXER (110 kW/150 PS) (2020) | 750kg | 1870kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0i e-BOXER (110 kW/150 PS) (2019) | 750kg | 1870kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Automatic (169 kW/230 PS) (2005 - 2008) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.5 XT (169 kW/230 PS) (2005 - 2008) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.5 XT (155 kW/211 PS) (2004 - 2005) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0XT Automatic (S#-mode) (177 kW/241 PS) (2013 - 2019) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0XT Automatic (177 kW/241 PS) (2013 - 2019) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0X (in low gear) (110 kW/150 PS) (2011 - 2013) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0X (110 kW/150 PS) (2011 - 2013) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0i Automatic (110 kW/150 PS) (2013 - 2019) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0D Automatic (108 kW/147 PS) (2013 - 2019) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0D (108 kW/147 PS) (2008 - 2013) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 (in low gear) (110 kW/150 PS) (2008 - 2011) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 (110 kW/150 PS) (2008 - 2011) | 750kg | 2000kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 XT Automatic (130 kW/177 PS) (2002 - 2005) | 750kg | 1950kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0i (110 kW/150 PS) (2013 - 2019) | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 XT (130 kW/177 PS) (2002 - 2005) | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 S-Turbo Automatic (130 kW/177 PS) (1998 - 2002) | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 S-Turbo (130 kW/177 PS) (1998 - 2002) | 750kg | 1800kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (110 kW/150 PS) (2011 - 2013) | 750kg | 1500kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 X Automatic (92 kW/125 PS) (2002 - 2005) | 750kg | 1500kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 X Automatic (116 kW/158 PS) (2005 - 2008) | 750kg | 1500kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 X (in low-gear) (92 kW/125 PS) (2002 - 2005) | 750kg | 1500kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 X (in low-gear) (116 kW/158 PS) (2005 - 2008) | 750kg | 1500kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 X (92 kW/125 PS) (2002 - 2005) | 750kg | 1500kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 X (116 kW/158 PS) (2005 - 2008) | 750kg | 1500kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 Automatic (92 kW/125 PS) (1997 - 2002) | 750kg | 1500kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 Automatic (110 kW/150 PS) (2008 - 2011) | 750kg | 1500kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.0 (92 kW/125 PS) (1997 - 2002) | 750kg | 1500kg |
| Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Automatic (US) (167 kW/227 PS) (2010 - 2013) | 750kg | 1088kg |
| 2022 Subaru Forester Hybrid S (awd) 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol/Electric | - | 1200kg |
| 2022 Subaru Forester Hybrid L (awd) 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol/Electric | - | 1200kg |
| 2022 Subaru Forester 2.5I (awd) 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol | - | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| 2022 Subaru Forester 2.5I-L (awd) 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol | - | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| 2022 Subaru Forester 2.5I Premium (awd) 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol | - | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| 2022 Subaru Forester 2.5I-S (awd) 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol | - | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| 2022 Subaru Forester 2.5I Sport (awd) 2.5L, Unleaded Petrol | - | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5I (awd) 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5I Premium (awd) 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5I Sport (awd) 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5I-L (awd) 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5I-S (awd) 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| 2021 Subaru Forester Hybrid L (awd) 2.0L, Hyb/ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1200kg |
| 2021 Subaru Forester Hybrid S (awd) 2.0L, Hyb/ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1200kg |
| 2020 Subaru Forester 2.0E-L Hybrid (awd) 2.0L, Hyb/ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1200kg |
| 2020 Subaru Forester 2.0E-S Hybrid (awd) 2.0L, Hyb/ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1200kg |
| 2020 Subaru Forester 2.5I (awd) 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| 2020 Subaru Forester 2.5I Premium (awd) 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| 2020 Subaru Forester 2.5I Sport (awd) 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| 2020 Subaru Forester 2.5I-L (awd) 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| 2020 Subaru Forester 2.5I-S (awd) 2.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| 2020 Subaru Forester Hybrid L (awd) 2.0L, Hyb/ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1200kg |
| 2020 Subaru Forester Hybrid S (awd) 2.0L, Hyb/ULP, CVT AUTO | - | 1200kg |
| Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) 2.0 AWD 5d | 500kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) 2.0 AWD 5d (AWP) | 500kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) 2.0 AWD 5d Auto | 500kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) 2.0 AWD 5d Auto (AWP) | 500kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) 2.0 AWD GLS 5d | 500kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) 2.0 AWD GLS 5d (AWP) | 500kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) 2.0 AWD GLS 5d Auto | 500kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) 2.0 AWD GLS 5d Auto (AWP) | 500kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) 2.0 AWD Sport 5d | 500kg | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) 2.0 AWD S-Turbo 5d (LT) | 500kg | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) 2.0 AWD S-Turbo 5d Auto (LT) | 500kg | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 AWD S-Turbo 5d | 500kg | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 S 5d | 715kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 S 5d Auto | 725kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 X 5d (02) | 715kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 X 5d (05) | 715kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 X 5d (AWP) | 715kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 X 5d Auto (05) | 725kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 X 5d Auto (AWP) | 725kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 X Plus 5d | 715kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 X Plus 5d Auto | 725kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 XC 5d | 715kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 XC 5d Auto | 725kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 XE 5d | 715kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 XEn Black Leather 5d | 725kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 XEn Black Leather 5d Auto | 725kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 XLn 5d | 715kg | 1500kg (1.5t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 XT 5d | 740kg | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 XT 5d Auto | 750kg | 1950kg |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.5 XT 5d (04) | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.5 XT 5d (05) | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.5 XT 5d Auto | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.5 XT Cloth 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.5 XT Cloth 5d Auto | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.5 XTE 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.5 XTE 5d Auto | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.5 XTEn 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.5 XTEn 5d Auto | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2008 - 2012) 2.0 X 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2008 - 2012) 2.0 XS 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2008 - 2012) 2.0D SureTrak 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2008 - 2012) 2.0D X 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2008 - 2012) 2.0D XC 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2008 - 2012) 2.0D XS 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2008 - 2012) 2.0D XS NavPlus 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2008 - 2012) 2.0D XSn 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2013 onwards) 2.0 XE 5d | 750kg | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| Subaru Forester (2013 onwards) 2.0 XE 5d Lineartronic | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2013 onwards) 2.0 XE Premium 5d | 750kg | 1800kg (1.8t) |
| Subaru Forester (2013 onwards) 2.0 XE Premium 5d Lineartronic | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2013 onwards) 2.0 XT 5d Lineartronic | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2013 onwards) 2.0D X 5d Lineartronic | - | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2013 onwards) 2.0D XC 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2013 onwards) 2.0D XC 5d Lineartronic | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2013 onwards) 2.0D XC Premium 5d | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru Forester (2013 onwards) 2.0D XC Premium 5d Lineartronic | 750kg | 2000kg (2.0t) |
| Subaru FORESTER DIESEL ESTATE 2.0D XC 5dr | 750 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Subaru FORESTER DIESEL ESTATE 2.0D XC 5dr Lineartronic | 750 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Subaru FORESTER DIESEL ESTATE 2.0D XC Premium 5dr | 750 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Subaru FORESTER DIESEL ESTATE 2.0D XC Premium 5dr Lineartronic | 750 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Subaru FORESTER ESTATE 2.0 XE 5dr | 750 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Subaru FORESTER ESTATE 2.0 XE Lineartronic 5dr | 750 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Subaru FORESTER ESTATE 2.0 XE Premium 5dr | 750 kg | 1,800 kg |
| Subaru FORESTER ESTATE 2.0 XE Premium Lineartronic 5dr | 750 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Subaru FORESTER ESTATE 2.0 XT 5dr Lineartronic | 750 kg | 2,000 kg |
