How much can a Lakeland driver tow with the 2025 Subaru Forester? In this overview, Subaru Lakeland will address this question so you can prepare your 2025 Forester for upcoming summer road trips and more. Check out this brief guide about the towing capacity of the Forester, and contact us if you have any questions.
2025 Subaru Forester: Basic Engine Specs
Before diving into towing figures, let's briefly touch on some basic engine specs. The 2025 Subaru Forester runs on a 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® engine that comes with standard AWD and is paired with either a Lineartronic® CVT or a Lineartronic® CVT with 8-speed manual mode. The latter transmission is only available on the Forester Sport trim and up and enables a more hands-on driving experience. Basic engine specs vary across the lineup:
Gas-Powered, Non-Wilderness Trims
- 180 hp
- 178 lb-ft of torque
Wilderness
- 182 hp
- 176 lb-ft of torque
Hybrid Trims
- 194 hp
- 199 lb-ft of torque
What is the Towing Capacity of the Subaru Forester?
As a compact crossover SUV built on a unibody chassis, the 2025 Subaru Forester is a fairly small and lightweight vehicle, which limits how much it can tow on Winter Haven roads. When fully and correctly equipped, the 2025 Subaru Forester towing capacity maxes out at 1,500 pounds. This doubles to 3,000 pounds if you choose to go with the off-road-focused Forester Wilderness trim.
What Can You Do With the Towing Capacity of the Forester?
Finally, here are a few items you might be able to tow based on the towing capacity of the Forester. With a 1,500-pound towing capacity and a single-axle utility trailer, you may be able to tow:
- A motorcycle
- A jet ski
- A snowmobile
- A few canoes or kayaks
On the other hand, the rugged Wilderness trim with double the towing capacity of the rest of the 2025 Subaru Forester lineup will greatly expand your trailering options. With it, you may be able to tow:
- Lightly-loaded utility trailers
- A small pop-up camper
- A small fishing boat
- And more
Before you start towing anything through Plant City, make sure you thoroughly review your owner's manual. Always make sure that your Forester is fully and correctly equipped with a trailer hitch that is appropriate for it, and never tow beyond the GVWR of your vehicle. You can find GVWR information in your owner's manual or on the Safety Compliance Certification Label that is usually located on the inside of the driver's side door.
Contact our parts and service center if you have any questions. If you need one, you can find and purchase a trailer hitch from our parts and service center, and one of our factory-trained professionals will install it for you.
Explore the 2025 Subaru Forester With Subaru Lakeland
Visit us in Lakeland and test-drive the 2025 Subaru Forester with us. Even if you don't anticipate needing the towing capabilities of the Forester, this compact crossover SUV from Subaru is a highly versatile and fuel-efficient vehicle that has numerous uses beyond light towing duties. Whether you plan to use it as a commuter, as an off-roading powerhouse, or anything else, the utility of the Subaru Forester makes it a highly attractive option for drivers everywhere. Learn more about this excellent SUV when you come to our dealership, and don't forget to ask us about our new vehicle specials and incentives.
