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Subaru have won the overall Towcar of the Year with their Forester 2.0 XT in 2004.  In total Subaru have been awarded 9 Towcar of the Year Awards.

2027 entrants

Subaru Forester Field

Subaru Forester Field

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1500kg - 1600kg | Family towcars

 Judges' comments:

"The latest Forester is typically Subaru-ish – it has no-nonsense styling, a horizontally opposed 'Boxer' petrol engine and comes with four-wheel drive as standard. When on the road, there is a sense of rugged dependability and the feeling that the Forester will live for decades."

SUV, Brink, detachable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1995
  • Number of gears / gearbox: Auto CVT
  • Fuel: Petrol Hybrid
  • Drive Train: All Wheel Drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 134 @ 5,600 rpm
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 134.25 @ 4,000 rpm
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 24.78s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 16.63s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 61.05
  • CO2 g/km: 183

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (including driver) (kg): 1768
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2185
  • Caravan (kg): 1503
  • Noseweight (kg): 100
  • Roof Load (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £39,995-£44,100
  • £ (price as tested) includes £888.83 towing gear charges: £42,425
  • Insurance group: 23
  • ISOFIX Mountings:2

Read more about the Subaru Forester Field

Check with your local Subaru dealer for the latest prices and availability

2026 entrants

Subaru Forester 2.0i Touring AWD

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"Good boot space, it took all the test load and had room for more."

SUV, Subaru, fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1995
  • Gearbox: automatic CVT
  • Fuel: Fuel: Petrol hybrid
  • Drive Train: Front Wheel Drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 136 @ 4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 134 @ 4000
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 25.94s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 14.87s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 56.19m
  • CO2 g/km: 183

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (including driver) (kg): 1732
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2185
  • Caravan (kg): 1472
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £39,995 - £44,100
  • £ (price as tested) includes £565 towing gear charges: £44,664
  • Insurance group: 23
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five star

Read more about the Subaru Forester 2.0i Touring AWD

Check with your local Subaru retailer for the latest prices and availability

Previous years' winners and entrants

Subaru All-New Solterra Touring AWD 218PS 71.4kWh 150kW

Class entrant:
Caravan weight under 1100kg

Judges' comments:

"An incredibly capable EV that tows with ease."

SUV, Oris detachable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 2
  • Total maximum power (kW): 160
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 215
  • Torque (lb/ft: 248
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 8.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.5s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 39.3m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 9.4m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2115
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2550
  • Caravan (kg): 750
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £52,495 - £55,495
  • £ (price as tested): £56,597
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 46E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Subaru All-New Solterra Touring AWD 218PS 71.4kWh 150kW

Check with your local SUBARU dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Subaru All-New Outback 2.5i Boxer Touring Lineartronic AWD

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"Subarus have been towing caravans and horse boxes for years. Great performance for the category."

SUV, detachable towbar

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / CVT
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 169 @ 5000-5800
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 186 @ 3800
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.3s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.8s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 52.7m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.3m
  • CO2 g/km: 193

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1750
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2200
  • Caravan (kg): 1488
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £36,990 - £42,490
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1071 towing gear charges: £43,561
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,705
  • Insurance group: 31A
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Subaru All-New Outback 2.5i Boxer Touring Lineartronic AWD

Check with your local SUBARU dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Subaru Forester 2.0i XE Premium e-BOXER Hybrid

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"I really liked the chunky solidity of the Forester"

SUV, Subaru Europe fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1995
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / CVT
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 150 @ 5600-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 196 @ 4000
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 21.5s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 11.7s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 66.3m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 17.0m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 34.7
  • CO2 g/km: 185

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1762
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2185
  • Caravan (kg): 1498
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £36,360 - £39,360
  • £ (price as tested) includes £967 towing gear charges: £39,387
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1205
  • Insurance group: 21
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1315kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Subaru Outback 2.5i Field

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"A compelling alternative to a mid size SUV.  refined and capable with super safe ADAS that significantly reduce the risk of collisions - especially when towing on the motorway. "

SUV, Subaru Europe fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / CVT
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 169 @ 5600-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 252 @ 4000
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.35s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.9s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 63.8m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 15.7m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 33
  • CO2 g/km: 193

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1720
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2200
  • Caravan (kg): 1462
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £33,995 - £39,495
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1100 towing gear charges: £37,696
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £865
  • Insurance group: 20
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1315kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Subaru XV 2.0i SE Premium CVT e-BOXER

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1200kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"Handled the hill start well"

SUV, Subaru Europe fixed

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 2000
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / CVT
  • Fuel: Petrol, mild hybrid
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 169 @ 5000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 252 @ 3800
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 23.3s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 13.1s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 57.1m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.9m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 35.7 (WLTP overall mpg)
  • CO2 g/km: 180

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1650
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2070
  • Caravan (kg): 1270
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £31,680 - £33,680
  • £ (price as tested) includes £919.50 towing gear charges: £34,599
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1205
  • Insurance group: 16E
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Subaru XV 2.0i SE Premium Lineartronic 

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1150kg - 1300kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

5-door SUV, Bosal detachable towbar

Performance

  • Petrol (40.9mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1995cc engine
  • 7 gears, auto
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 155@6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 144@4000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 11.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1439
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1940
  • Caravan (kg): 1223
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • From £25,325 - £28,525
  • £29,539 (price as tested) includes £1,014 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £820
  • Insurance group: 16E
  • CO2 g /km: 155
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

Subaru Forester 2.0i XE Premium Lineartronic 

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1400kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

5-door SUV, Brink Fixed towbar

Performance

  • Petrol (32.2mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1995cc engine
  • 7 gears, auto
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@6200
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 146@4200
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 14.5 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1600
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2015
  • Caravan (kg): 1360
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • From £30,015 - £32,515
  • £33,308.50 (price as tested) includes £793.50 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £820
  • Insurance group: 16E
  • CO2 g /km: 168
  • Towable with B licence: Yes within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit

Subaru Outback 2.5i SE Premium Lineartronic

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

5-door SUV, Bosal detachable towbar

Performance

  • Petrol (40.9mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1995cc engine
  • 7 gears, auto
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 155@6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 144@4000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 11.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1439
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1940
  • Caravan (kg): 1223
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • From £25,325 - £28,525
  • £29,539 (price as tested) includes £1,014 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £820
  • Insurance group: 16E
  • CO2 g /km: 155
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1400) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this