Subaru XV Towbars

Subaru XV Towing Specifics

The Subaru XV was first introduced in 2017 by the Japanese manufacturer as a compact car, with decent towing capabilities. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Subaru XV Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Subaru XV vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Subaru XV vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Subaru warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Subaru XV 2011-2017 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Subaru XV 2017 onwards models will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Subaru XV models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Subaru XV models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Subaru XV 2011-2017 models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts.

All Subaru XV 2017 onwards models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Subaru XV 2011-2017 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Subaru XV 2017 onwards models have a nose weight of up to 90kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Subaru XV vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Subaru XV 2011-2017 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1600kg.

For all Subaru XV 2017 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1940kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Subaru XV vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.