2002 Subaru Outback Sport towing capacity

The 2002 Subaru Outback Sport is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 1,500 lb (very light towing only).

The table below lists every trim of the 2002 Subaru Outback Sport with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

No per-trim spec breakdown is available for this model year — the headline tow rating shown above is the only figure on file. The model's year-by-year history page may have richer data: Subaru Outback Sport.

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2001

The 2001 Subaru Outback Sport carried a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb. The 2002 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2001 Subaru Outback Sport page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2002 Subaru models

The rest of Subaru's 2002 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Notes

• All have maximum tonque weights of 165 pounds, except the Forester/Outback which is 200 pounds maximum tongue weight.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.