Tow Capacities

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Subaru Impreza towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Subaru Impreza. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered24 (1999–2022)
Configurations173
Highest rating in our dataset2,600 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,389 lbs

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.

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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 Impreza towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Subaru Impreza towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
2022——1,323 lbs7Open year
20212,000 lbs2,600 lbs1,323 lbs8Open year
20202,000 lbs2,600 lbs1,325 lbs8Open year
20192,000 lbs2,600 lbs1,325 lbs8Open year
20182,000 lbs2,600 lbs1,325 lbs8Open year
20172,000 lbs2,600 lbs1,344 lbs8Open year
20162,000 lbs2,600 lbs1,344 lbs7Open year
20152,000 lbs2,600 lbs1,344 lbs8Open year
20142,000 lbs2,600 lbs1,355 lbs8Open year
20132,000 lbs2,600 lbs1,388 lbs8Open year
20122,000 lbs2,600 lbs1,389 lbs14Open year
20112,000 lbs2,600 lbs987 lbs10Open year
20102,000 lbs2,600 lbs987 lbs12Open year
20092,000 lbs2,600 lbs976 lbs6Open year
20082,000 lbs2,600 lbs976 lbs4Open year
20072,000 lbs2,000 lbs995 lbs9Open year
20062,000 lbs2,000 lbs995 lbs9Open year
20052,000 lbs2,000 lbs995 lbs4Open year
20042,000 lbs2,000 lbs995 lbs4Open year
20032,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,025 lbs4Open year
20022,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,025 lbs4Open year
20012,000 lbs2,000 lbs966 lbs5Open year
20001,500 lbs2,000 lbs966 lbs5Open year
19991,500 lbs1,500 lbs1,116 lbs5Open 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 Impreza 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 Impreza years can tow my trailer?

Compare Subaru Impreza model years

20212022
Min towing2,000 lbs—
Max towing2,600 lbs—
Max payload1,323 lbs1,323 lbs
Configurations87
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.70, 4.113.70, 4.11
Engines2.0 liters H-42.0 liters H-4
  • Not enough comparable towing/payload differences between 2021 and 2022 Subaru Impreza rows in our dataset.

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Subaru Impreza configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Payload 1,310 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Payload 1,323 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Payload 1,149 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Payload 1,195 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Payload 1,215 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Sport2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Payload 1,215 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Sport2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Payload 1,157 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,310 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,149 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,195 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Sport2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,215 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,323 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,168 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,215 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Sport2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,157 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,314 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,171 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,206 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Sport2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,217 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,325 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,191 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,226 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Sport2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,168 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,314 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,171 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,206 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,217 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,325 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,191 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,226 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,224 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,314 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,171 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,206 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,217 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,325 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,191 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,226 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,224 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,314 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,171 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,206 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,217 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,344 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,190 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,223 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,223 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,344 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,190 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0i2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,600 lbs · Payload 1,223 lbs
    Open year

Subaru Impreza towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 20222,000 – 2,600 lbs2,600 lbs1,325 lbs23
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20192,000 – 2,600 lbs2,600 lbs1,389 lbs91
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,500 – 2,600 lbs2,600 lbs1,025 lbs54
1990s1990–199919991,500 lbs1,500 lbs1,116 lbs5

Subaru Impreza payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20221,149 lbs1,323 lbs7Open year
20211,149 lbs1,323 lbs8Open year
20201,168 lbs1,325 lbs8Open year
20191,171 lbs1,325 lbs8Open year
20181,171 lbs1,325 lbs8Open year
20171,171 lbs1,344 lbs8Open year
20161,190 lbs1,344 lbs7Open year
20151,168 lbs1,344 lbs8Open year
20141,190 lbs1,355 lbs8Open year
20131,212 lbs1,388 lbs8Open year
2012799 lbs1,389 lbs14Open year
2011799 lbs987 lbs10Open year
2010680 lbs987 lbs12Open year
2009856 lbs976 lbs6Open year
2008856 lbs976 lbs4Open year
2007955 lbs995 lbs9Open year
2006955 lbs995 lbs9Open year
2005955 lbs995 lbs4Open year
2004955 lbs995 lbs4Open year
2003955 lbs1,025 lbs4Open year
2002955 lbs1,025 lbs4Open year
2001826 lbs966 lbs3Open year
2000826 lbs966 lbs3Open year
1999916 lbs1,116 lbs3Open 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.

How Subaru Impreza towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2007 → 2008: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 2,600 lbs (+600 lbs)
  • 1999 → 2000: Maximum towing 1,500 lbs → 2,000 lbs (+500 lbs)

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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