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How much weight can the 2017 Subaru Forester tow, considering its torque, payload, and tongue weight capacity?

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Robin

The 2017 Subaru Forester was equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine as standard, with the option to upgrade to a bigger 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. Both versions of this vehicle could tow up to 1500 pounds and had a tongue weight capacity of 390 pounds. The main difference between the models lied in their torque output. The smaller 4-cylinder engine had a torque rating of 174 lb-ft, while the larger engine boasted 258 lb-ft. Due to its towing limitations, this vehicle was best suited for pulling smaller trailers, such as those carrying a couple of dirt bikes or ATVs. However, it could still handle small travel or tent trailers that fell within the weight limit.

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  • Mar

    The 2017 Subaru Forester can tow up to 1,500 pounds and its engine can generate between 174 and 258 pound-feet of torque. Subaru has set a maximum tongue weight of 150 pounds for the 2017 Forester.

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