Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity
Cross-year towing decision tools for the Subaru Crosstrek. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.
Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.
What are you trying to do?
Find a Subaru Crosstrek that can tow your trailer
Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
Subaru Crosstrek towing history
Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.
Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity by year
Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.
| Year | Minimum rating | Maximum rating | Max payload | Configurations | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,226 lbs | 4 | Open year |
| 2021 | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,226 lbs | 4 | Open year |
| 2020 | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,226 lbs | 3 | Open year |
| 2019 | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,230 lbs | 3 | Open year |
| 2018 | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,230 lbs | 3 | Open year |
| 2017 | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,234 lbs | 3 | Open year |
| 2016 | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs | 1,234 lbs | 2 | Open year |
Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.
Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity ranges (dataset)
Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.
Which Subaru Crosstrek years can tow my trailer?
Compare Subaru Crosstrek model years
| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Min towing | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Max towing | 1,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,226 lbs | 1,226 lbs |
| Configurations | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrains | — | — |
| Cabs | — | — |
| Beds | — | — |
| Axles | 3.70, 4.44 | 3.70, 4.44 |
| Engines | 2.0 liters H-4, 2.5 liters H-4 | 2.0 liters H-4, 2.5 liters H-4 |
- 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (1,000 lbs).
Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.
Browse Subaru Crosstrek configurations
Showing 22 results (capped at 50).
- 2022 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,226 lbsOpen year
- 2022 Limited2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,078 lbsOpen year
- 2022 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,197 lbsOpen year
- 2022 Sport2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,111 lbsOpen year
- 2021 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,226 lbsOpen year
- 2021 Limited2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,078 lbsOpen year
- 2021 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,197 lbsOpen year
- 2021 Sport2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,111 lbsOpen year
- 2020 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,226 lbsOpen year
- 2020 Limited2.0 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,080 lbsOpen year
- 2020 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,197 lbsOpen year
- 2019 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,230 lbsOpen year
- 2019 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,104 lbsOpen year
- 2019 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,201 lbsOpen year
- 2018 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,230 lbsOpen year
- 2018 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,113 lbsOpen year
- 2018 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,201 lbsOpen year
- 2017 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,234 lbsOpen year
- 2017 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbsOpen year
- 2017 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,234 lbsOpen year
- 2016 2.0i4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbsOpen year
- 2016 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,234 lbsOpen year
Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity by generation
Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.
Subaru Crosstrek payload capacity by year
Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.
Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.
Towing capacity is not the only limit
The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:
- Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
- Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
- GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
- GCWR — gross combined weight rating
- GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
- Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
- Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload
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All Subaru Crosstrek model years
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