Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2016 Subaru Impreza Hatchback

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I own a 2016 Subaru Impreza Hatchback with stock exhaust. I am looking for a 2inch hitch that would fit without bottoming out. Can you recommend a product? Dimensions for ride height would also be useful. Thanks!

asked by: Jason

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Since your 2016 Subaru Impreza is a smaller vehicle there isn't a 2 inch hitch available for it. There are only Class I 1-1/4 inch hitches like the Curt # C11286.

When we installed this hitch on a very similar 2014 Impreza we found that it measured 10-1/2 inches from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground. From the bottom of the hitch to the ground would be right at 9 inches.

Check out the install video I attached as well.

For a ball mount you would want the part # C45521, 1-7/8 inch ball part # 19256 or for a 2 inch ball # 19258. For trailer wiring part # C59496.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

The T-One #118744 installs on your 2018 Subaru Impreza by teeing into your vehicle wiring behind the turn signals. It receives power via the black wire that is routed to the battery on your Impreza. If you fail to connect the power wire then your…

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Answer 3

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" #C11497 is a confirmed fit for a 2007 Subaru Impreza. It is rated for 200 lbs tongue weight but won't allow for the 2 inch opening for your motorcycle carrier. Using an adapter…

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Answer 4

According to the owner's manual for your 2012 Subaru Impreza, "Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing. Therefore, never tow a trailer with your vehicle." With that being said, should you choose to…

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Answer 5

I'm afraid your husband is correct to be concerned. The trailer hitch receivers we carry for your Impreza, like the Draw-Tite #DT24959, are all Class I hitches and will need an expander to fit the Yakima HoldUp for 2 Inch Hitch Receivers #Y02443.…

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According to EcoHitch, the hitch has a 525 lb tongue weight capacity. If the vehicle itself has a lower tongue weight capacity, you'll need to abide by whichever rating is lower. This hitch is a fit for the 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza Sedan, Non-WRX…

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Answer 7

For your 2013 Subaru Impreza Sport 2.0 hatchback, I recommend the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #306-X7211 which is rated for up to 525 lbs tongue weight. You will need to subtract from that the weight of…

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Answer 8

There are a couple of ways to carry your 295 lb dirt bike with your 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. A hitch carrier like the Ultra-Fab Motorcycle Carrier, part #UF48-979033 will physically fit in a trailer hitch for your vehicle. However, I took a look at the…

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Answer 9

The tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch is one thing but you also have to consider the tongue weight capacity of your 2015 Chevy Equinox. According to the vehicle owner's manual the 4 cylinder models are rated for 1,500 pounds gross…

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Answer 10

The Tekonsha Wiring Harness part #118573 is confirmed to fit your vehicle. This is a plug and play wiring kit kit that will require one circuit be ran from the converter box to the vehicle's positive battery terminal. We haven't had an…

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Answer 11

When we installed the Curt Hitch part #C11286 on a 2013 Subaru Impreza like yours we found that after the install was complete there was 10 inches from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground. That's not a whole lot of ground clearance,…

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Answer 12

The Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches - With Ramp - 80" Long - 500 lbs #UF48-979033 weighs just under 50 lbs. The shipping weight is 53 lbs.

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