DEPENDABLE STRENGTH — With a strong, welded steel build, this class 1 hitch is rated for 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 200 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component) HIGHLY VERSATILE — This class 1 trailer hitch provides a standard 1-1/4-inch receiver hitch (not compatible with vertical hanging bikes / bike racks that require the bikes to be hung / mounted vertically) DUAL-COAT FINISH — For industry-leading rust, chip and UV resistance inside and out, this aftermarket tow hitch kit is submersed in a liquid A-coat and co-cured with a durable black powder coat finish EASY INSTALLATION — This class 1 hitch is designed to factory fit select model years of the Subaru Impreza, WRX and WRX STI TESTED FOR SAFETY — Each CURT class 1 trailer hitch design is thoroughly tested, using real vehicles in real-world conditions. Our hitches are tested to SAE J684 specifications for safety on the road ahead 11408 Tags: Curt Manufacturing class 1 trailer hitches are the lightest-duty hitches of our rear mount receiver lineup. They are engineered for reliability, welded together with quality American steel and blasted clean for a smooth finish. Tested to meet the strict demands of the industry, this Curt Manufacturing class 1 hitch has a capacity to tow up to 1,000 lbs. of gross trailer weight and 100 lbs. of tongue weight. This means it can handle a variety of small trailers such as single-axle utility trailers, canoe and kayak trailers, dirt bike trailers and more. It can also accept a hitch-mounted cargo carrier or bike rack, making it a very useful addition to cars with limited cargo space (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest weight capacity of any towing component; i.e. the vehicle, hitch, trailer, etc).Class 1 hitches feature a 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" receiver tube opening and are typically mounted on compact cars, full-size cars and some smaller crossover SUVs, minivans and compact SUVs. This particular hitch is designed to be a custom-fit trailer hitch for certain years of the Saturn Ion (to verify your vehicle compatibility, see the Curt Manufacturing application guide at curtmfg.com). It features a square tube frame and comes with a hitch pin and clip and all necessary installation hardware.Each Curt Manufacturing class 1 hitch is co-cured with a liquid Bonderite coating and a high-gloss black powder coat finish that provide a lasting defense against rust, wear and harmful UV rays. Like all Curt Manufacturing receiver hitches, this class 1 hitch is assembled right here in the USA and is backed by a one-year finish warranty and a limited lifetime warranty.