Towing limits
Subaru Forester
Overview of the towing limits and the '85% recommended towing weights' within a model range. In general, the caravan should not exceed 85% of the kerbweight of the car (if allowed).
Of course, 50 kg more or less does not matter too much and not the difference between absolutely safe driving and dangerous driving!
Towing weights in general:
Subaru
85%
Towing limit
Forester 2.0
(125 PS/92 kW)
[1997 - 2002]
1250 kg
1500 kg
Forester 2.0
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2008 - 2011]
1350 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.0 aut.
(125 PS/92 kW)
[1997 - 2002]
1250 kg
1500 kg
Forester 2.0 aut.
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2008 - 2011]
1350 kg
1500 kg
Forester 2.0 S-Turbo
(177 PS/130 kW)
[1998 - 2002]
1300 kg
1800 kg
Forester 2.0 S-Turbo aut.
(177 PS/130 kW)
[1998 - 2002]
1350 kg
1800 kg
Forester 2.0 X
(125 PS/92 kW)
[2002 - 2005]
1250 kg
1500 kg
Forester 2.0 X
(158 PS/116 kW)
[2005 - 2008]
1300 kg
1500 kg
Forester 2.0 X aut.
(158 PS/116 kW)
[2005 - 2008]
1300 kg
1500 kg
Forester 2.0 X aut.
(125 PS/92 kW)
[2002 - 2005]
1300 kg
1500 kg
Forester 2.0 X [in low-gear]
(158 PS/116 kW)
[2005 - 2008]
1300 kg
1500 kg
Forester 2.0 X [in low-gear]
(125 PS/92 kW)
[2002 - 2005]
1250 kg
1500 kg
Forester 2.0 XT
(177 PS/130 kW)
[2002 - 2005]
1300 kg
1800 kg
Forester 2.0 XT aut.
(177 PS/130 kW)
[2002 - 2005]
1350 kg
1950 kg
Forester 2.0 [in low gear]
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2008 - 2011]
1350 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.0D
(147 PS/108 kW)
[2008 - 2013]
1400 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.0D aut.
(147 PS/108 kW)
[2013 - 2019]
1500 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.0i
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2013 - 2019]
1400 kg
1800 kg
Forester 2.0i aut.
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2013 - 2019]
1450 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.0i e-BOXER
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2019 - 2024]
1550 kg
1870 kg
Forester 2.0i e-BOXER
(136 PS/100 kW)
[2025 --->]
1550 kg
1870 kg
Forester 2.0X
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2011 - 2013]
1350 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.0X aut.
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2011 - 2013]
1350 kg
1500 kg
Forester 2.0X [in low gear]
(150 PS/110 kW)
[2011 - 2013]
1350 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.0XT aut.
(241 PS/177 kW)
[2013 - 2019]
1500 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.0XT aut. [S#-mode]
(241 PS/177 kW)
[2013 - 2019]
1500 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.5 XT
(211 PS/155 kW)
[2004 - 2005]
1350 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.5 XT
(230 PS/169 kW)
[2005 - 2008]
1350 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.5 XT aut.
(230 PS/169 kW)
[2005 - 2008]
1400 kg
2000 kg
Forester 2.5 XT aut. [US]
(227 PS/167 kW)
[2010 - 2013]
1088 kg*
1088 kg
* = limited by towing limit
Towing limits
Select a car and a model and you get a list of all towing limits and '85% recommended towing weights'.
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