2026 Subaru Forester towing capacity
The 2026 Subaru Forester is rated to tow up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 3,500 lb
- 80% guideline
- 2,800 lb
- Tongue weight at max
- 350 lb+
Max rating: Forester Wilderness. Common setup: all other trims, including the Hybrid, 1,500 lb.
How much can your Subaru Forester really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
1,500 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Too heavy by 5,500 lb
This trailer is over the maker’s towing rating.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 360 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 7,500 lb
Where the Subaru Forester’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: subaru.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 3,500 lb |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 3,500 lb |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 3,500 lb |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 3,500 lb |
| 2026 Ford Escape | 3,500 lb |
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | 4,500 lb |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 4,500 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Subaru Forester?
Up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped (Forester Wilderness). A common configuration, all other trims, including the Hybrid, is rated for 1,500 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a Subaru Forester safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 2,800 lb for a Subaru Forester rated at 3,500 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a Subaru Forester?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 350 lb to 525 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
