Can the 2021 Subaru Forester tow my trailer?
5,000 lb trailer
No
- 5,000 lb is 3,500 lb over the 1,500 lb rating.
- No 2021 Forester trim is rated for that.
- Curb weight 3,537 lb. Rated to pull 0.4 times that.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | 2.5i Wagon AWD |
| Tow rating | 1,500 lb |
| Curb weight | 3,537 lb |
| Horsepower | 182 hp |
| Torque | 176 lb-ft |
| Drive | AWD |
| MSRP | $24,795 |
| Trailer | 5,000 lb |
| Share of rating | 333% |
| Rating ÷ curb weight | 0.4 |
Max tow rating: higher than 4% of 127 SUVs (2021).
What this cannot tell you
A rating needs the right hitch, tow package and axle.
People, cargo and tongue weight use payload. Check the door label.
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