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Subaru towing capacity, by configuration

There are 20 published Subaru configurations here across 3 models, and they span 1,500 to 5,000 lb. A single number for a Subaru model is wrong for most of them — the Crosstrek alone spans 1,500–3,500 lb on the same badge.

Pick your model, then find your exact configuration on its page. The tow rating is where you start — what you actually need to buy is sized to the trailer, not the truck.

ModelBodyPublished configurationsMax trailer (lb)
2026 AscentThree-row SUV75,000
2026 CrosstrekCompact crossover SUV71,500–3,500
2026 OutbackMidsize crossover SUV62,700–3,500
The widest spread here is the Crosstrek: 1,500–3,500 lb, a 133% difference. Same model name, different engine or drivetrain, and the answer changes by 2,000 lb. See its full configuration chart →

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Common questions

How much can a Subaru tow?

It depends entirely on the exact configuration, not the model name. Across the 3 Subaru vehicles published here there are 20 distinct configurations ranging from 1,500 to 5,000 lb. Find your own model in the table on this page, then your exact engine, drivetrain combination on its page.

Why does one Subaru model have more than one tow rating?

Because the rating is set by the configuration, not the badge. The Subaru Crosstrek is the clearest example here: it spans 1,500–3,500 lb, a 133% difference between its lowest and highest published configuration. Two trucks with the same name on the tailgate can be thousands of pounds apart.

Where do these Subaru numbers come from?

Each one is read positionally from Subaru's own published towing chart or specification page, linked on every vehicle page. We publish no figure we cannot point at a manufacturer source for. See how this is made.

Why is there no payload figure for Subaru here?

Because payload is specific to your individual vehicle, not to the model — it is printed on the certification label in your driver's door jamb. Your tongue weight counts against it, which is why it matters when you tow.