Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

Are you in the market for the Subaru Forester, but you’re also looking for a vehicle to tow your boat? How much can the Subaru Forester tow? The 2023 Subaru Forester towing capacity reaches as high as 3,000 pounds depending on the trim. What can you tow with that kind of capacity? More than you might think. Let’s talk about the trailering capabilities of this SUV in detail.

The 2023 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity by Trim

There are six distinct trims available for the Subaru Forester, each with their own set of features. Drivers who want the maximum towing capacity will need to opt for the Forester Wilderness. Here is how the towing capacity breaks out by trim level:

Subaru Forester Towing Capacity by Trim Level

• Forester Base – 1,500 pounds
• Forester Premium – 1,500 pounds 
• Forester Sport – 1,500 pounds 
• Forester Wilderness – 3,000 pounds 
• Forester Limited – 1,500 pounds 
• Forester Touring – 1,500 pounds 

The Engine Behind the Subaru Forester Towing Capacity

The efficient 2.5-Liter 4-cylinder engine in the Subaru Forester is more than competent enough to take on Herriman rush hour with ease. Here are the important performance specs:

• 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder engine with Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
• 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm and 176 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm
• 26/33 city/highway mpg EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings
• Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)

What Can the 2023 Subaru Forester Tow?

What can the 2023 Subaru Forester tow along our Midvale roads with its 3,000-pound towing capacity? A lot! Here are just some of the things this SUV can tow:

The 2023 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity – What You Can Tow

• Canoe/Kayak trailer
• Jet Ski
• Motorcycle
• Bass boat
• ATVs
• Small open utility trailer
• Small enclosed utility trailer
• Some teardrop campers
• Some a-frame campers

Towing-Related Features of the 2023 Subaru Forester

The right features can make towing safer and easier. The Subaru Forester has several features which will do just that. Here are just a few:

• Active Torque Vectoring – provides neutral steering, sharper turns, and increased cornering limits.
• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive: – balances the distribution of power between the wheels for a more refined AWD performance.
• Traction Control – senses loss of traction and applies braking force to the slipping wheel.
• Trailer Stability Assist – senses unsafe conditions and applies the brakes to the necessary wheels.
• Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) – monitorswheel speed, brake pressure, and the steering angle, among other factors in order to assist by applying the brakes or reducing torque to correct the vehicle’s path.

Test Drive the New Subaru Forester at Mark Miller Subaru South Towne

Don’t take our word about the impressive performance of the new Forester. Come down and test drive it for yourself. Just be sure to take advantage of our new vehicle specials. In the meantime, feel free to check out our other automotive research. We’re just down the road from South Jordan. So, drop by or contact us today.