How Much Can a Subaru Forester Tow?

February 25th, 2025 by

 
How much can a Subaru Forester tow? Hadwin-White Subaru explores the impressive Subaru Forester towing capacity as well as its other performance capabilities!

 

2025

 
2025 Subaru Forester in Crystal White Pearl
 

The Subaru Forester is a legend in the compact SUV category, standing out among similar models in the same class. Known for its comprehensive offering of off-road features, the all-wheel drive Forester puts you in control in the most treacherous terrains. If you’re the Myrtle Beach driver who seeks adventure, no excursion is complete without your favorite recreational vehicles. The Subaru Forester towing capacity ensures you enjoy a secure, seamless experience. If you’re headed out beyond Charleston, expect an effortless ride with most small to mid-size trailer cargo. The Forester towing capacity provides plenty of power for your next adventure. Follow along with Hadwin-White Subaru as we break down the Subaru Forester hauling specs in the following guide. 

What is the 2025 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity?

The Forester towing capacity lets you pull an impressive 1,500 pounds across every trim level. Thanks to the 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder engine, this legendary crossover glides effortlessly down Columbia highways with all your mandatory gear in tow. Additional driver safety technology instills a sense of security and confidence, with different features available depending on the trim level. For 2025, the Forester comes in the following configurations: 

  • 2025 Subaru Forester Base
  • 2025 Subaru Forester Premium
  • 2025 Subaru Forester Sport
  • 2025 Subaru Forester Limited
  • 2025 Subaru Forester Touring

With a 1,500-pound Forester towing capacity, there are many possibilities for potential cargo. Let’s look at what you can tow with the 2025 Subaru Forester. 

What Can I Tow with a Subaru Forester?

Now that you understand the maximum safe towing weight, you’re probably curious about what items fall under this capacity. Here are a few examples: 

  • Canoes and kayaks
  • Lightweight aluminum boats
  • Some pop-up campers
  • Small utility trailers 

See the New Subaru Forester in Action at Hadwin-White Subaru

Now that you understand the Subaru Forester towing capacity, get ready for a test drive to experience the unique blend of comfort and excitement. Stop and see the team at Hadwin-White Subaru without an appointment, and take your pick of any of the 5 impressive trim levels available at our Conway location. For more information on the Forester towing capacity or other inquiries, contact us today!

2024

 
2024 Subaru Forester driving down a dirt road
 

Maximize your 2024 Subaru Forester towing capacity with up to 3,000 pounds of capacity when properly configured—more than enough to tow a teardrop trailer, dirtbikes, ATVs, and more on Myrtle Beach streets and beyond. Keep reading to discover more about the 2024 Subaru Forester towing capacity, performance features, and engine specifications. Then contact us or come to our dealership for a test drive!

 

 

2024 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity & Engine Specs

The 2024 Subaru Forester is offered in six supreme trim levels for Charleston drivers to choose from, and all six feature the same SUBARU BOXER® engine. However, the Subaru Forester Wilderness configuration takes the cake in towing capacity, with a full 3,000-pound towing capacity compared to all other trims’ 1,500-pound towing capacity. Below, we review the engine in these SUVs to show how it can achieve incredible Forester towing capacity:

  • 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder engine with Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
  • Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Adaptive Control and 7-speed (2024 Forester Sport / Limited / Touring) or 8-speed (Forester Wilderness) manual mode
  • EPA-estimated fuel economy: 26 mpg city / 33 mpg highway (25 mpg city / 28 mpg highway for 2024 Forester Wilderness)
  • 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm and 176 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm

2024 Subaru Forester Towing Features & Technology

While a 3,000-pound Subaru Forester towing capacity is impressive, the Forester also carries a number of towing features to make hauls even easier in Columbia and the surrounding area. Take a look at the Subaru towing and performance technologies below:

  • Vehicle Dynamics Control: This system monitors brake pressure, steering angle, and wheel speed. If it senses you’ve strayed off course, it will reduce torque, apply brake pressure, and attempt to set your vehicle back on course. 
  • Trailer Stability Assist: This system monitors the road for unsafe conditions and applies specific brake pressure to different axles of your trailer to keep it from swaying. 
  • Traction Control System: This system is similar to Trailer Stability Assist. It monitors the wheel slippage of your Forester’s axles and modifies torque and brake pressure to improve traction. 
  • Hill Descent Control: This available system helps you maintain a constant speed when descending hills, which is especially useful when trailering. 
  • X-MODE®: This technology is standard on all trim levels above Forester Base and features different drive modes that allow you to modify the handling of your vehicle to best adapt to the conditions of the roads ahead. 
  • Active Torque Vectoring: Paired with VDC, this technology works to sharpen turning, increase cornering limits, and create neutral steering.

Test Drive a New Subaru Forester Near Tampa, FL

Ready to make a new Subaru Forester your own in Conway? Come to Hadwin-White Subaru for a test drive today! We’ll show you everything the 2024 Forester is capable of and help you figure out which configuration is best for your needs. Be even more prepared by perusing our Subaru research guides or applying for financing online from the comfort of your home!

 

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