The Subaru Outback was introduced into Subaru’s lineup as their largest family SUV in 2019 and is still made today. The Outback has many features consumers expect from today’s SUVs, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a 2025 Subaru Outback?
A 2025 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity ranging from 2,700 to 3,500 pounds.
The 2025 Subaru Outback tow capacity can vary based on a few different factors such as engine size, drivetrain, trim level, and others which we’ll cover in this guide.
There’s a bit more to know about the 2025 Subaru Outback tow capacity which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
How Much Can The 2025 Subaru Outback Tow?
The 2025 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity range of 2,700 to 3,500 pounds.
The 2025 Subaru Outback tow capacity is affected by other factors like engine type, drivetrain, the weight of cargo and passengers, and whether your vehicle has a towing package equipped or not.
You can always reach out to your local Subaru dealership for details to confirm how much your 2025 Outback can tow.
You can check out our guide to Subaru Outback towing capacity by year if you’re looking at a different model year’s max capacity or if you want to compare different years of this vehicle.
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
2025 Outback Tow Capacity By Trim Level
There are several trim levels for the 2025 Outback, and some engines are not available on certain trims, so they’ll each have different max towing limits.
Here’s the max tow capacity broken down for each trim level on the 2025 Subaru Outback:
| 2023 Subaru Outback Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| 2023 Subaru Outback Base | 2,700 lbs / 1,225 kg |
| 2023 Subaru Outback Premium | 2,700 lbs / 1,225 kg |
| 2023 Subaru Outback Onyx | 2,700 lbs / 1,225 kg |
| 2023 Subaru Outback Limited | 2,700 lbs / 1,225 kg |
| 2023 Subaru Outback Touring | 2,700 lbs / 1,225 kg |
| 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness | 2,700 lbs / 1,225 kg |
| 2025 Subaru Outback XT Onyx | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg |
| 2025 Subaru Outback XT Limited | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg |
| 2025 Subaru Outback XT Touring | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg |
Towing Capacity By Engine Size & Drivetrain
2025 Subaru Outback Engine Towing Specs
There are two engine options for the 2025 Outback.
The 2025 Outback has a 2.5L DOHC direct injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed
SUBARU BOXER engine with Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS). This engine creates 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque.
2025 Subaru Outback 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine Towing Capacity: 2,700 pounds
The 2025 Outback XT models have a 2.4-liter DOHC, Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT), intercooled, aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER engine with Dual Active
Valve Control System (DAVCS). This engine creates 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to tow more than the standard Outback (non-XT) models.
2025 Subaru Outback XT 2.5L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Engine Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
2025 Subaru Outback Drivetrain Towing Specs
The 2025 Subaru Outback comes standard with all wheel drive on all models and trims.
2025 Subaru Outback AWD Tow Capacity: 2,700 pounds
2025 Subaru Outback XT AWD Tow Capacity: 3,500 pounds
Note that these are the max towing limits for each 2025 Subaru Outback engine. Your Subaru Outback may have a lower towing capacity based on the drivetrain, axle ratio, and if your vehicle has a towing package installed.
2025 Subaru Outback Payload Capacity
The maximum payload capacity of the 2025 Subaru Outback is 1,069 to 1,209 pounds.
Note that the max payload capacity of your 2025 Outback will vary based on factors like the engine type, drivetrain, if it’s an XT or regular Outback model, and whether or not a towing package is installed.
You can always contact your local dealership for extra details if you’re unsure of your vehicle’s payload capability.
2025 Subaru Outback Tow Package
The 2025 Subaru Outback does not come with a towing package automatically installed, but it is available as an add-on option.
The 2025 Outback tow package includes a Class III receiver hitch and a 2″ trailer ball.
We definitely recommend getting the tow package if you plan on towing anything with your 2025 Outback.
2025 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Vs Competitors
The 2025 Subaru Outback has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, which makes it capable of doing some heavy duty trailer towing.
This number is a little less than the Outback’s main competitors which are the 2025 Hyundai Palisade and the 2025 Kia Telluride.
Here are some similar vehicles to the 2025 Subaru Outback and their towing capacities below:
2023 Hyundai Palisade Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
2023 Kia Telluride Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
2025 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity: 5,600 pounds
2025 Honda Pilot Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
2025 VW Atlas Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds
2025 Subaru SUVs Towing Capacity Chart
| 2025 Subaru SUV Model | Towing Capacity |
| 2025 Subaru Ascent | 5,000 pounds |
| 2025 Subaru Outback | 3,500 pounds |
| 2025 Subaru Solterra | 3,500 pounds |
| 2025 Subaru Forester | 3,000 pounds |
| 2025 Subaru Crosstrek | 1,500 pounds |
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official 2025 Subaru Outback Owner’s Manual on Subaru’s site and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.
Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with a 2025 Subaru Outback.