Subaru Forester Hybrid towing capacity
The 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid is rated for 1,500 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. The source gives one figure for it.
2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid, highest published rating1,500 lbsConventional (ball hitch).
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| all trims (Premium, Sport, Limited, Touring); one value printedLineartronic CVTprinted '1,500 lbs. (class 1); 150-lb tongue capacity'; hitch recorded as conventional because the line itself gives the receiver hitch class (class 1) | series-parallel hybrid, 2,498 cc 4-cyl. BOXER, 194 hp combined | AWD | 1,500 lbs | p. 2 |
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester Hybrid Premiumfeature bullet under Forester Hybrid Premium: '1,500-lb. towing capacity'; Sport, Limited and Touring are printed as 'includes Forester Hybrid Premium key features and adds' with no towing bullet of their own, so no separate rows; footnote 12: maximum towing capacity varies by trim level, trailer brakes may be needed, do not use any weight-distributing hitch; hitch type not stated in this document | 194-hp Subaru Hybrid Drive System with 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine | AWD | 1,500 lbs | p. 7 |
Common questions
How has the Subaru Forester Hybrid's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 1,500 lbs; 2025: 1,500 lbs.
What hitch are the Subaru Forester Hybrid ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.