Originally Posted by
JustinOldPhart
Yup, and 1500 pounds is pretty minimal. I'd dang near max it out with a two-rail trailer with my two motorcycles and a gear box. The Euro version, IIRC, is at least 2000Kg. My wife's '18 Outback is 2700 pounds. Pretty much the same engine and transmission.
Why the US version of the Forester is so puny, I've not a clue. It would seem to have something to do with regulations and not with mechanicals.
I think you are right about the regulations. I have been thinking about trading in the forester for an Outback. One advantage with my aluminum trailer is that it weighs 400LB. So I'm good for loading 1000 Lb. on it.