2021 Subaru Impreza towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- Sedan AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Top 30% of 17 sedans (2021).
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.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,000 lb: Sedan AWD, $18,795.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,084 lb | $18,795 |
| 4-door Manual AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 2,976 lb | $18,795 |
| Wagon AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,084 lb | $19,295 |
| 5-door Manual AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 2,989 lb | $19,295 |
| AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,047 lb | $20,095 |
| 4-door CVT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,047 lb | $20,095 |
| AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,125 lb | $20,595 |
| 5-door CVT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,058 lb | $20,595 |
| Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,084 lb | $22,195 |
| Premium Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,084 lb | $22,195 |
| Premium 4-door CVT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,084 lb | $22,195 |
| Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,104 lb | $22,695 |
| Premium Wagon AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,084 lb | $22,695 |
| Premium 5-door CVT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,104 lb | $22,695 |
| Sport Wagon AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,084 lb | $22,995 |
| Sport 5-door Manual AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,084 lb | $22,995 |
| Sport AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,142 lb | $23,595 |
| Sport Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,084 lb | $23,595 |
| Sport 4-door CVT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,142 lb | $23,595 |
| Sport AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,146 lb | $24,095 |
| Sport 5-door CVT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,146 lb | $24,095 |
| Limited AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,131 lb | $25,895 |
| Limited Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,084 lb | $25,895 |
| Limited 4-door CVT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,131 lb | $25,895 |
| Limited AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,034 lb to 3,150 lb | $26,395 |
| Limited Wagon AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,084 lb | $26,395 |
| Limited 5-door CVT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,034 lb to 3,150 lb | $26,395 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2009 to 2022: 2,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza (this car) | 2,000 lb | Sedan AWD | $18,795 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 1,500 lb | AWD | $22,245 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree