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Towing with a Subaru Outback

With Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-Mode, coupled with your choice of either Subaru's famous 2.5-litre Boxer engine and 2,000kg1 braked towing capacity,
or the 2.4-litre turbocharged Boxer Engine with impressive 2,400kg1 braked towing capacity, the Outback is ready to take you there.

The Subaru Outback AWD Touring XT featured is towing a Jayco Swan Outback, which is a great family size camper trailer, with an average Aggregate Trailer Mass of just over 1,800kg.

For Outback special editions, please check specifications with Murray Bridge Subaru

Outback towing specs

Towing Capacity with trailer brakes (max) (kg)1 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Towing Capacity without trailer brakes (max) (kg)1 750 750 750 750 750
Maximum tow ball download (kg)2 200 200 200 240 240
Tare Mass/Weight (kg) 1,616 1,623 1,656 1,696 1,730
Kerb Weight (kg) 1,656 1,663 1,696 1,736 1,770
Gross Vehicle Mass (kg) 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Gross Axle Laden Rating (kg) - Front/Rear 1,260/1,260 1,260/1,260 1,260/1,260 1,260/1,260 1,260/1,260
Gross Combined Mass (kg) 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,600 4,600

FAQs

  • Q What is the towing capacity of the Outback?

    The 2.5-litre Subaru Outback variants have 2,000kg1 braked towing capacity or the 2.4-litre Subaru Outback XT variants have 2,400kg1 braked towing capacity. Please check the model variant specification information on this website.

  • Q Why do Subaru Outback XT models have a higher towing capacity?

    The Outback XT features an increase in power and torque over the naturally aspirated Outback variants. The Outback XT also features revised rear suspension and brake pads to accommodate the increased towing capacity.

  • Q What accessories do I need to tow with a Subaru Outback?

    You will need a Tow Bar Kit. You may also need an Electronic Brake Controller and Towing Mirrors depending on what you are towing. Find Subaru Genuine Accessories for your Ouback on this website or speak to your local Subaru Retailer.

  • Disclaimers
    1. Towing capacity is subject to regulatory requirements, and vehicle & equipment design limitations. Towing requires fitment of optional tow bar accessory. If the towing mass is greater than 2,000kgs, or the trailer has electric brakes, an Electronic Brake Controller must be fitted to the car and is only suitable for towing a trailer with a maximum of 2 axles. Refer to Owner’s Manual for towing instructions. Ask your local Subaru Retailer for more information on Subaru towing capacity and Genuine Subaru towing accessories.
    2. Tow Ball Download must be included as part of the Vehicle Payload and Gross Vehicle Mass for your vehicle when hitched to a trailer or caravan. Tow Ball Download and Gross Vehicle Mass must not exceed the maximum weights specified.

     

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