Towing limits
Subaru Outback
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% rule'
Towing limit
Outback 2.0D [4/2008 - 10/2009]
1400 kg
1700 kg
Outback 2.0D [10/2009 - 2/2015]
1450 kg
1700 kg
Outback 2.0D aut. [4/2014 - 2/2015]
1500 kg
1700 kg
Outback 2.0D aut. [2/2015 - 2017]
1550 kg
1800 kg
Outback 2.5 [12/1998 - 11/2003]
1350 kg
1800 kg
Outback 2.5 aut. [12/1998 - 11/2003]
1350 kg
1800 kg
Outback 2.5i [11/2003 - 11/2007]
1300 kg
1800 kg
Outback 2.5i [11/2007 - 10/2009]
1350 kg
1800 kg
Outback 2.5i [10/2009 - 2/2015]
1400 kg
1800 kg
Outback 2.5i aut. [11/2003 - 11/2007]
1350 kg
1800 kg
Outback 2.5i aut. [11/2007 - 10/2009]
1350 kg
1800 kg
Outback 2.5i aut. [10/2009 - 2/2015]
1400 kg
1800 kg
Outback 2.5i aut. [2/2015 - 2017]
1450 kg
2000 kg
Outback 2.5i aut. [2/2018 - ...]
1400 kg
2000 kg
Outback 2.5i [in low gear] [11/2007 - 10/2009]
1350 kg
1800 kg
Outback 2.5i [in low-gear] [11/2003 - 11/2007]
1300 kg
1800 kg
Outback 3.0 H6 aut. [11/2000 - 11/2003]
1550 kg
1800 kg
Outback 3.0R aut. [2/2004 - 10/2009]
1400 kg
2000 kg
Outback 3.6R aut. [10/2009 - 2/2015]
1450 kg
2000 kg
* = limited by towing limit
