2025 Subaru Forester Towing Capacity, Features, & Specs in Moline, IL

The 2025 Subaru Forester is an excellent option for drivers seeking a well-rounded SUV with a roomy cargo capacity, impressive fuel efficiency, and advanced driver assistance technologies. If you’re planning to tow with your Forester, it can handle light loads. Turn to this 2025 Subaru Forester towing guide created by the McLaughlin Subaru team to get an idea of how much this SUV can tow and what its other cargo solutions include.

For more general information about the 2025 Subaru Forester, be sure to also check out our review, which encompasses exterior colors, interior features, available infotainment technologies, and more.

If the Subaru Forester is of interest to you, take a look at our new inventory in Moline, IL, and pair your ideal model with a current offer. Have questions for our team? Give us a call at (309) 797-5654 or message us online. We’re delighted to serve all community members, whether you hail from our side of the state border or the Bettendorf and Davenport, IA, side.

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2025 Subaru Forester What is the Subaru Forester Max Towing Capacity?

The 2025 Subaru Forester can tow up to 1,500 pounds. In addition to its light-duty towing capabilities, the Forester offers other cargo solutions for your camping essentials or boating gear. When you lower the 60/40 split flat-folding rear seats fully, the cargo hold expands to haul up to 69.1 cubic feet of cargo behind the front seats. This process is made even easier with the available one-touch folding rear seatback feature. Plus, select Forester trims offer a foot-activated hands-free power rear gate for efficient access.

2025 Subaru Forester What Can I Tow?

Light items can be towed easily with 1,500 pounds. With the 2025 Subaru Forester, you can tow things like a teardrop camper, a couple of ATVs, or a small trailer.

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2025 Subaru Forester Detailed Engine Specs

Energetic power is beneath the hood of the 2025 Subaru Forester. Built with a 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder engine and standard symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD), this SUV is ready to handle your daily commutes and weekend getaways. You’ll find a standard Lineartronic® continually variable transmission (CVT) with low shift mode, or an upgraded Lineartronic CVT with available eight-speed manual mode on the Sport trim and higher trim levels. Subaru Forester engine specs are shown in the accompanying table for your reference.

  • Engine: 2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder
  • Horsepower: 180 HP
  • Torque: 178 lb.-ft.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 26 / 33
  • Towing Capacity: 1,500 lbs.
  • Drivetrain: Symmetrical AWD
  • Transmission: Lineartronic CVT

2025 Subaru Forester Towing Packages & Features Available

There are a number of features available with the 2025 Subaru Forester that can be used to assist you in your towing tasks. The most notable is the trailer stability assist, which monitors the trailer and automatically applies the brakes to select wheels so you can maintain control of your vehicle and trailer. Heading downhill? No problem — hill descent control is standard and is engineered to make the trip smoother. Other features that can be used when you’re towing include:

  • Vehicle dynamics control
  • Traction control system
  • Trailer stability assist
  • 360-degree surround view monitor
  • X-MODE®
  • Hill descent control

Visit McLaughlin Subaru Today for Your Subaru Forester Test Drive

Come see the new Subaru Forester today at McLaughlin Subaru in Moline, IL. After you’ve found your ideal model in our inventory, use our online form to schedule a test drive. If you have questions for our team, you can reach us at (309) 797-5654 or through our online form.

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