2025 Subaru Outback towing capacity
Up to 3,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: Outback Onyx Edition XT, Outback Onyx Edition XT, 260-hp 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, AWD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 2,700 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2025 Subaru Outback towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2025 Subaru Outback towing capacity chart
All 5 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback Onyx Edition XT, Outback Onyx Edition XTdrive AWD: brochure lists Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard; feature bullet in the trim walk | AWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 8 | ||
| Outback Wilderness, Outback Wildernessdrive AWD: brochure lists Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard; feature bullet in the trim walk | AWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 8 | ||
| Outback Limited XT, Outback Limited XTdrive AWD: brochure lists Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard; feature bullet in the trim walk | AWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 8 | ||
| Outback Touring XT, Outback Touring XTdrive AWD: brochure lists Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard; feature bullet in the trim walk | AWD | 3,500 lbs | p. 8 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback, Outback (base trim, 182-hp 2.5-liter); Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited and Touring include Outback/Premium key featuresdrive AWD: brochure lists Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard; figure is a feature bullet in the trim walk, no specifications table rating in this brochure | AWD | 2,700 lbs | p. 8 |
Common questions
Which 2025 Subaru Outback engine tows the most?
260-hp 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, at up to 3,500 lbs. Next is 182-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder at up to 2,700 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2025 Subaru Outback Brochure. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2025 Subaru Outback
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2025 Subaru Outback. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2025 Subaru Outback. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2025 Subaru Outback Brochure, Subaru. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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