How much can the 2027 Subaru Forester tow?
The 2027 Subaru Forester tows up to 3,000 lb when properly equipped (Wilderness, 2.5L flat 4 180 hp, AWD). Ratings run from 1,500 lb to 3,000 lb depending on trim, engine and drive; half of the configurations are rated 1,500 lb or more.
Maximum towing
3,000 lb
best-equipped version
Typical rating
1,500 lb
median configuration
What can the Forester tow?
Typical loaded weights against the best-equipped (3,000 lb) and the lowest-rated (1,500 lb) version. "Comfortable" keeps the trailer under 80% of the rating, a common safety margin.
| Trailer | Weight | Best-equipped | Lowest-rated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet ski on a trailer | ~1,000 lb | Comfortable | Comfortable |
| Small utility trailer, loaded | ~1,500 lb | Comfortable | Near the limit |
| Teardrop camper | ~1,800 lb | Comfortable | Over the rating |
| Pop-up camper | ~3,000 lb | Near the limit | Over the rating |
| Bass boat and trailer | ~3,500 lb | Over the rating | Over the rating |
Check your own trailer weight against every Forester configuration
Forester towing capacity by configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Tows | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness | 2.5L flat 4 180 hp | AWD | 3,000 lb | – |
| Limited Hybrid | 2.5L flat 4 hybrid 194 hp | AWD | 1,500 lb | – |
| Premium Hybrid | 2.5L flat 4 hybrid 194 hp | AWD | 1,500 lb | – |
| Sport Hybrid | 2.5L flat 4 hybrid 194 hp | AWD | 1,500 lb | – |
| Touring Hybrid | 2.5L flat 4 hybrid 194 hp | AWD | 1,500 lb | – |
2027 model year, manufacturer ratings. Maximum figures usually need the factory tow package and the right hitch; the trailer's tongue weight, passengers and cargo all count against payload. Always check the label on the door jamb and your owner's manual.
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