Tow Capacities

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Subaru WRX towing capacity

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

Years covered8 (2015–2022)
Configurations25
Highest rating in our dataset2,500 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,323 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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Find a Subaru WRX 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 WRX towing history

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

Subaru WRX 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 lbs4Open year
20212,500 lbs2,500 lbs1,115 lbs3Open year
20202,500 lbs2,500 lbs1,115 lbs3Open year
20192,500 lbs2,500 lbs1,137 lbs3Open year
20182,500 lbs2,500 lbs1,137 lbs3Open year
20172,500 lbs2,500 lbs1,137 lbs3Open year
20162,500 lbs2,500 lbs—3Open year
20152,500 lbs2,500 lbs1,140 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.

Subaru WRX 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 WRX years can tow my trailer?

Compare Subaru WRX model years

20212022
Min towing2,500 lbs—
Max towing2,500 lbs—
Max payload1,115 lbs1,323 lbs
Configurations34
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles4.114.11, 4.44
Engines2.0 liters H-42.4 liters H-4
  • 2022 shows a 208 lbs higher peak payload in our dataset than 2021.

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

Browse Subaru WRX configurations

Showing 25 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Base2.4 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Payload 1,323 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 GT2.4 liters H-4 · 4.44 · Payload 1,086 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited2.4 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Payload 1,230 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Premium2.4 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Payload 1,300 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,115 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,038 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,069 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,115 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,038 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,069 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,137 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,069 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,087 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,137 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Limited2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,069 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,087 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Base2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,137 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Limited2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,069 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Premium2.0 liters H-4 · 4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,087 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Base4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Limited4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Premium4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Base4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Limited4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Premium4.11 · Tow 2,500 lbs · Payload 1,137 lbs
    Open year

Subaru WRX 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, 20222,500 lbs2,500 lbs1,323 lbs10
2010s2010–20192015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20192,500 lbs2,500 lbs1,140 lbs15

Subaru WRX 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
20221,086 lbs1,323 lbs4Open year
20211,038 lbs1,115 lbs3Open year
20201,038 lbs1,115 lbs3Open year
20191,069 lbs1,137 lbs3Open year
20181,069 lbs1,137 lbs3Open year
20171,069 lbs1,137 lbs3Open year
20151,058 lbs1,140 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.

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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