2021 Subaru Crosstrek Towing Capacity

If you’re looking for an efficient and maneuverable crossover for your St. Petersburg commute, but you’re also hoping to be able to tow your canoes or kayaks, you’re in luck! The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is just what you’re looking for. Take a moment to learn about how much a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek can tow and what a Subaru Crosstrek can tow. Then, fill out a pre-approval to take the next step at Subaru South Tampa in Town N’ Country.

How Much Can a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Tow?

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity varies depending upon which engine option Wesley Chapel drivers choose. Also, if you plan on towing, be sure to opt for the trailer hitch and ball mount add-on, as well as the trailer hitch cap, which allows you to keep your towing kit clean and protected when not in use. Let’s take a look at the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity for each engine:

• 2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder Subaru BOXER® Engine: 1,500 pounds maximum towing capacity and 152 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque
• Hybrid 2.0L DOHC four-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® Engine: 1,000 pounds max towing capacity and 137 hp and 134 lb-ft of torque

What Can a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Tow?

Based on its towing capacity, what can the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek tow? With the Crosstrek’s 1,500-lb towing capacity, you can tow a single-axle trailer, and use it to move a few canoes, a jet ski, a motorcycle, or a small rowboat. There are also a handful of pop-up trailers on the market that fall under the 1,500-lb limit as well.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Towing Features

Now that you know how much a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek can tow, let’s take a look at its towing features. The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity is aided by a number of towing features that make towing simpler and smoother than ever. Highlights include:

• Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive: This system allows you to maximize traction, sharpening handling and improving stability while towing.
• Vehicle Dynamics Control: These sensors work to monitor sway or drift and automatically manage brake pressure and torque distribution to optimize your traction and stability while trailering.
• Available X-MODE®: This system perfects traction distribution and more in order to maintain traction on slippery roads while towing.
• Available Hill Descent Control: This system comes with X-MODE® and works to ensure that there isn’t any slippage when ascending or descending a hill while towing.

Have Questions About How Much a Subaru Crosstrek Can Tow?

If you have further questions about what a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek can tow, call Subaru South Tampa at 813-510-5024. We’ll answer any questions you have about the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek towing capacity and set you up for some test drives, so we can show you all the towing features on the Crosstrek in greater detail. In the meantime, check out our Subaru research guides for other helpful reads, including our comparison between the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek and 2021 Subaru Forester. We look forward to showing you everything that the towing-capable Crosstrek has to offer!