The towing capacity shown below include the braked and unbraked towing capacity. Unbraked is when the trailer being towed does not have its own braking system. Braked is when the trailer being towed has its own braking system. The braked 2006 Subaru Forester towing capacity is between 720 kg (0.72 tonnes) and 1800 kg (1.8 tonnes).
| Variant | From Max Torque | From Max Power |
|---|---|---|
| X My06 Auto Elec Sportshift | 226nm @ 4400rpm | 121kw @ 5600rpm |
| X Luxury My06 Manual | 226nm @ 4400rpm | 121kw @ 5600rpm |
| X Weekender My06 Manual | 226nm @ 4400rpm | 121kw @ 5600rpm |
| Xs My07 Manual | 226nm @ 4400rpm | 121kw @ 5600rpm |
| Xs My06 Manual | 226nm @ 4400rpm | 121kw @ 5600rpm |
| Xs Luxury My06 Manual | 226nm @ 4400rpm | 121kw @ 5600rpm |
| X My07 Auto Elec Sportshift | 226nm @ 4400rpm | 121kw @ 5600rpm |
| Xs Luxury My07 Auto Elec Sportshift | 226nm @ 4400rpm | 121kw @ 5600rpm |
| Xt Luxury My06 Manual | 320nm @ 3600rpm | 169kw @ 5600rpm |
| Xt Luxury My07 Manual | 320nm @ 3600rpm | 169kw @ 5600rpm |
| Xt My06 Manual | 320nm @ 3600rpm | 169kw @ 5600rpm |
| Xt My07 Manual | 320nm @ 3600rpm | 169kw @ 5600rpm |
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