Subaru towing weights
These towing weights are sourced from the New Vehicle Distributor’s spec sheets. They’re based on vehicles sold new in NZ - spec levels and recommendations may vary with used imports. Some vehicles also require a transmission oil cooler be added for towing. It’s best to seek advice from your nearest dealer if required.
| Model | Year | Trailer without brakes (kg) | Trailer with brakes (kg) |
| Forester | 1997 - 2001 | 500 | 1400 |
| Forester 2.5 | 2002 - 2005 | 720 | 1400 |
| Forester 2.5 XT | 2005 | 720 | 1800 |
| Forester - all models | 2010 | 720 | 1400 |
| Forester 2.0i,2.5i,Sport, Premium | 2015-2020 | 750 | 1500 |
| Forester 2.0 XT Premium, 2.0 Diesel | 2015-2018 | 750 | 1800 |
| Forester E-Boxer Hybrid | 2021 | 750 | 1200 |
| Forester 2.5 | 2021 | 750 | 1500 |
| Impreza 1.8 & 2.0 | 1993 - | 500 | 1100 |
| Impreza 2.0 & 2.5 | 2003 - | 500 | 900 |
| Imprezza - all models | 2010 - | 650 | 1200 |
| Impreza 2.0 | 2021 | 650 | 1200 |
| Legacy 1.8, 2.0, 2.2 AWD | 1989 - 1996 | 500 | 1200 manual |
| Legacy 1.8, 2.0, 2.2 AWD | 1989 - 1996 | 500 | 1000 auto |
| Legacy 2.0 & 2.5 GTB | 1998 - 2002 | 500 | 1400 |
| Legacy 2.0 | 2003 | 710 | 1300 |
| Legacy 2.2 & 2.5 | 1996 - | 500 | 1400 |
| Legacy 2.5 GT | 2003 | 710 | 1500 |
| Legacy 2.5i Sp, Premium, X | 2015-2020 | 750 | 1500 |
| Legacy 2.5 GT Premium,3.6 X | 2015-2020 | 750 | 1800 |
| Legacy 3.0R | 2004 | 710 | 1800 |
| Legacy petrol - all models | 2010 | 750 | 1800 |
| Legacy diesel - sedan & wagon | 2010 | 710 | 1500 |
| Leone 1.8 2WD & 4WD | 1985 - 1988 | 500 | 1000 |
| Levorg 2.0 T | 2018 | 750 | 1200 |
| Levorg 2.0 T | 2019-2020 | 750 | 1500 |
| Outback 2.5 | 1987 - 2003 | 500 | 1400 |
| Outback 2.5 | 2004 - 2020 | 750 | 1500 |
| Outback 2.5 all variants | 2021 | N/A | 2000 |
| Outback 3.0R & Ltd | 2004 | 750 | 1800 |
| Outback 3.6 | 2010 | 750 | 2000 |
| Outback 3.6 | 2015-2020 | 750 | 1800 |
| Outback H6 3.0 | 2001 | 500 | 1600 |
| Outback diesel | 2010 - 2015 | 750 | 1700 |
| Tribecca | 2010 | 750 | 2000 |
| XV All Models | 2015-2021 | 650 | 1400 |
| XV 2.0 Hybrid | 2021 | 650 | 1270 |