Subaru Forester towing capacity by year

The Subaru Forester has tow data across 28 model years, from 1998 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Subaru Forester carries a maximum tow rating of 3,000 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full Subaru Forester page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Subaru Forester max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Subaru Forester, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Subaru Forester years (2021–2025)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Subaru Forester years (1998–2020)

Earlier model years for the Subaru Forester, going back to 1998. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.