Subaru Legacy towing capacity by year

The Subaru Legacy has tow data across 32 model years, from 1992 through 2024. The most recent 2024 Subaru Legacy carries a maximum tow rating of 2,700 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2022 model year at 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 Legacy 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 Legacy max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Subaru Legacy, 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 Legacy years (2020–2024)

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

Older Subaru Legacy years (1992–2019)

Earlier model years for the Subaru Legacy, going back to 1992. 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.