Subaru Ascent
SUV · 2019–2027
Trims and features
What changed for 2027
- Starting prices: +$100 (2 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder → SUBARU BOXER (Limited, Premium)
- Cargo behind last row: 42.1 cu ft → 17.6 cu ft (Limited)
- Second row: Bench Seat → Captain's Chairs (Limited, Premium)
- Engine: 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine → SUBARU BOXER (Limited Bronze Edition, Onyx Edition Touring, Touring)
2027 Ascent trims
| Limited | Limited Bronze Edition | Onyx Edition Touring | Premium | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | from $47,985 | $49,095 | $51,995 | from $40,795 | $51,165 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | SUBARU BOXER | SUBARU BOXER | SUBARU BOXER | SUBARU BOXER | SUBARU BOXER |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT |
| Drivetrain | 7 / 8 | Awd | Awd | 7 / 8 | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | — | 7 | 7 | — | 7 |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 17.6 cu ft | 17.6 cu ft | 17.6 cu ft | 17.8 cu ft | 17.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 72.8 cu ft | 72.8 cu ft | 72.8 cu ft | 75.6 cu ft | 72.8 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Length | 196.8 in | 196.8 in | 196.8 in | 196.8 in | 196.8 in |
| Curb weight | 7: 4,587 lb 8: 4,603 lb | 4,587 lb | 4,595 lb | 7: 4,450 lb 8: 4,466 lb | 4,596 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Audio | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | — | Harman Kardon |
| Speakers | 14 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 14 |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | — | Surround View Camera |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Leather | — | Leather | — | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front | Front, Second Row Outboard |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | Front | — | Front |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Second row | 7: Captain's Chairs 8: Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | 7: Captain's Chairs 8: Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | — | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 20 in | 20 in | 20 in | 18 in | 20 in |
Packages and options (22)
| Limited | Limited Bronze Edition | Onyx Edition Touring | Premium | Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MySubaru Companion | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| MySubaru Companion+ | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror with Approach Light | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ball Mount $110 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Bumper Cover | Optional | — | — | — | Optional |
| Splash Guards | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Trailer Hitch | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Liners | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Area Lighting - LED | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| LED Upgrade | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Seatback Protector - 2nd Row Bench | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Seatback Protector - 3rd Row Bench $175 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Autumn Green Metallic | — | — | — | — | — |
| Crystal Black Silica | — | — | — | — | — |
| Crystal White Pearl | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dark Mahogany Pearl | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daybreak Blue Pearl $395 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Deepwater Blue Pearl $395 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ice Silver Metallic | — | — | — | — | — |
| Magnetite Gray Metallic | — | — | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem configurator, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Ascent 2019–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | SUBARU ASCENT SUV ICE AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | SUBARU ASCENT SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 15 |
| 2024 | Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 50 |
| 2023 | Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 45 |
| 2022 | Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 55 |
| 2021 | Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 102 |
| 2020 | Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 322 |
| 2019 | Subaru Ascent SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 9 | 441 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Ascent | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2027 | Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2026 | Ascent | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2026 | Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2025 | Ascent | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2025 | Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2024 | Ascent | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2024 | Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2023 | Ascent | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2023 | Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2022 | Ascent | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2021 | Ascent | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2021 | Ascent Limited/Touring | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2020 | Ascent | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | Ascent Limited/Touring | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2019 | Ascent | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2019 | Ascent Limited/Touring | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.