2009 Subaru Forester: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

All trim levels of the 2009 Subaru Forester are going to have a maximum towing capacity of 2400 pounds. They made available no additional towing package upgrade for this vehicle so all models will be the exact same. The tongue weight capacity is going to be 240 pounds so You're going to need to keep this in mind when You're picking out a trailer. The payload capacity varies from 1080 to 1225 pounds. It's not too big of a difference but something to pay attention to if You're carrying a heavy load. The torque output for the base engine is going to 170 lb-ft and 226 lb-ft for the upgraded engine.