2024 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity

Towing capacity for every 2024 Subaru Outback trim, sourced from Subaru's official 2024 towing guide. Select your trim below to see exact specs.

The 2024 Outback offers nine configurations split cleanly by engine. The Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, and Touring use the 2.5L naturally aspirated engine at 2,700 lbs. The Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT use the 2.4L turbo at 3,500 lbs. The XT designation always means the turbo engine and higher towing capacity.

Curb weight ranges from 3,641 lbs (Base) to 3,946 lbs (Touring XT). The turbo trims are consistently heavier at 3,920-3,946 lbs compared to 3,641-3,781 for the 2.5L trims. The Wilderness at 3,922 lbs is slightly lighter than the Touring XT despite sharing the same engine, reflecting its simpler interior equipment offset by off-road hardware.

For towing purposes, the choice is straightforward: if you need more than 2,700 lbs, you need an XT or Wilderness trim. The most affordable path to 3,500 lbs is typically the Onyx Edition XT. The Wilderness adds lifted suspension and off-road tires but does not tow any more than the other turbo trims.

3,500lbs
Max Towing Capacity
2,700lbs
Min Towing (Base Trim)
9
Available Trims

2024 Subaru Outback Towing Specs by Trim

Trim Engine Drivetrain Max Towing Payload GCWR Curb Weight Tongue Weight Hitch Tow Pkg Standard?
Base 2.5L DOHC 4-cyl AWD 2,700 lbs N/A lbs N/A lbs 3,641 lbs 270 lbs Class Yes
Premium 2.5L DOHC 4-cyl AWD 2,700 lbs N/A lbs N/A lbs 3,661 lbs 270 lbs Class Yes
Onyx Edition 2.5L DOHC 4-cyl AWD 2,700 lbs N/A lbs N/A lbs 3,743 lbs 270 lbs Class Yes
Limited 2.5L DOHC 4-cyl AWD 2,700 lbs N/A lbs N/A lbs 3,735 lbs 270 lbs Class Yes
Touring 2.5L DOHC 4-cyl AWD 2,700 lbs N/A lbs N/A lbs 3,781 lbs 270 lbs Class Yes
Onyx Edition XT 2.4L Turbocharged DOHC 4-cyl AWD 3,500 lbs N/A lbs N/A lbs 3,940 lbs 350 lbs Class Yes
Wilderness 2.4L Turbocharged DOHC 4-cyl AWD 3,500 lbs N/A lbs N/A lbs 3,922 lbs 350 lbs Class Yes
Limited XT 2.4L Turbocharged DOHC 4-cyl AWD 3,500 lbs N/A lbs N/A lbs 3,931 lbs 350 lbs Class Yes
Touring XT 2.4L Turbocharged DOHC 4-cyl AWD 3,500 lbs N/A lbs N/A lbs 3,946 lbs 350 lbs Class Yes
Source: 2024 Subaru Outback Brochure | Verified: 2026-03-12

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Disclaimer: Specs sourced from manufacturer towing guides and verified against official documentation. Towing capacity varies by configuration, options, and accessories. Always verify with your owner's manual before towing. TowingSpecs is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer.