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2020 Subaru Impreza towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,600 lb
Margin
400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
52% of 3,084 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 2,000 lb: 2.0i Sedan AWD, $18,695.

2020 Subaru Impreza tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
2.0i Sedan AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,084 lb$18,695
4-door Manual AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb2,976 lb$18,695
5-door Manual AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb2,989 lb$19,195
2.0i Hatchback AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,084 lb$19,195
AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,047 lb$19,995
4-door CVT AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,036 lb$19,995
AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb2,989 lb$20,495
5-door CVT AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,051 lb$20,495
Premium AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,084 lb$22,095
2.0i Premium Sedan AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,084 lb$22,095
Premium 4-door CVT AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,084 lb$22,095
Premium AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,104 lb$22,595
Premium 5-door CVT AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,104 lb$22,595
2.0i Premium Hatchback AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,084 lb$22,595
Sport 5-door Manual AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,084 lb$22,895
2.0i Sport Hatchback AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,084 lb$22,895
Sport AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,142 lb$23,495
2.0i Sport Sedan AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,084 lb$23,495
Sport 4-door CVT AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,142 lb$23,495
Sport AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,146 lb$23,995
Sport 5-door CVT AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,137 lb$23,995
Limited AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,131 lb$25,795
2.0i Limited Sedan AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,084 lb$25,795
Limited 4-door CVT AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,131 lb$25,795
Limited AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,034 lb to 3,150 lb$26,295
Limited 5-door CVT AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,034 lb to 3,150 lb$26,295
2.0i Limited Hatchback AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,084 lb$26,295

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,00020092011201320152017201920212022
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2022. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2009 to 2022: 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Subaru Impreza (this car)2,000 lb2.0i Sedan AWD$18,695
Subaru Crosstrek1,500 lbAWD$22,145

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What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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