2021 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity

Just how much can the 2021 Subaru Outback tow when properly equipped? This Subaru wagon boasts a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, depending on the trim and engine options you choose. Curious to learn more about how to maximize your Subaru Outback towing capacity? Keep reading for more towing tips around Scotts Valley, and contact us at Santa Cruz Subaru to schedule an Outback test-drive or secure financing!

What You Should Know About the 2021 Outback’s Towing Capabilities

You’re probably already aware of the many benefits of a horizontally-opposed SUBARU BOXER® engine vs. other vertically-oriented engines, like a lower center of gravity and increased vehicle stability on all your Monterey and Aptos area adventures. But did you know that the 2021 Subaru Outback engine you choose has an impact on not only horsepower and efficiency but also the Subaru Outback towing capacity?

Don’t worry — you’ll get standard Subaru Symmetrical AWD, a Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), traction control, and more, as standard features even with the base engine. Here’s how your Subaru engine options compare with regard to the Outback towing capacity, power, and fuel economy:

Standard Outback Engine: 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® 4-Cylinder

• Towing Capacity: 2,700 pounds
• Standard on the Outback base trim, Outback Premium, Outback Limited, and Outback Touring
• 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque
• 33/26 city/highway mpg EPA-estimated fuel economy

Available Outback Engine: 2.4L Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder

• Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds
• Standard on the Outback Onyx Edition XT, Outback Limited XT, Outback Touring XT
• 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque
• 30/23 city/highway mpg EPA-estimated fuel economy

Subaru Outback Accessories to Enhance Towing Capacity

Add these genuine Subaru accessories to your 2021 Outback to further enhance its towing capacity and ease-of-towing around Scotts Valley:

• Trailer Hitch: With a 270-pound tongue weight and a 2,700-pound towing capacity for the 2.5L engine, and a 350-pound tongue weight and a 3,500-pound towing capacity for the 2.4L turbocharged engine, our trailer hitches help you maximize your Outback towing capacity.
• Ball Mount: If your hitch casing is still working but you need a new ball mount, you can get one from Santa Cruz Subaru.
• Trailer Hitch Cap: A rubberized exterior-grade plastic trailer hitch cap with complete with a Subaru logo embossed on it and UV-resistant properties protect your Outback hitch from the elements in Watsonville and beyond.

Outback Features for Better Towing

From its suite of safety features like Subaru EyeSight®, to its reinforced frame that provides much-needed structural rigidity when towing around Capitola, the new 2021 Subaru Outback is filled with plenty of features for better towing. Here are a few noteworthy ones:

• Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive: This AWD system distributes power between all wheels evenly under normal conditions and adjusts power delivery as needed between wheels for maximum traction.
• Subaru X-MODE®: Along with Hill Descent Control and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, this system provides added stability on rough or steep terrain.
• Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frame: The Subaru Outback frame helps provide it with the structural rigidity required when towing heavy loads around Capitola.
• Standard Control Systems: From Traction Control System to Vehicle Dynamics Control and Brake Override, plenty of standard control systems help you maintain control of your vehicle when road surfaces are slippery in Santa Cruz.
• Standard Subaru EyeSight®: This driver assistance suite includes such helpful technologies as Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Departure and Sway Warning.
• Impressive Cargo Carrying Versatility: When towing a trailer, you often also require plenty of interior cargo space. Luckily, the 2021 Outback interior provides plenty. In fact, there’s a maximum of 75.5 cubic feet of cargo volume to speak of (32.5 cubic feet with the seats upright). Plus, the Outback offers roof rails with integrated crossbars for even more cargo versatility.

Find Your Next Outback in Capitola at Santa Cruz Subaru

Ready to step into a new Subaru Outback? We can’t blame you! With its impressive maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, its generous suite of standard safety features and stability features, and its large and practical interior, the new Outback makes towing around Capitola a snap! Find your next Outback in our new Subaru inventory today!