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subaru forester towing?

why Subaru forester can cargo or tow more weight than other SUVs from another brands,same engine horse power output

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  • Barry
    Lv 6
    8 years ago
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    I think it is rated at 1000 lbs in the US. There is more to the towing capacity than horsepower. The car has to be able to stop the additional weight safely. The brakes have to be rated for that demand. The transmission has to be able to handle the extra power demand without overheating. The suspension and tires have to be able to handle the dynamic tongue weight. There has to be a way to moderate the oil temperature under the higher power demand, etc. etc..

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