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2019 Subaru Ascent

SUV · 2019–2027

Trims and features

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What changed for 2019

First year we have trim data for.

2019 Ascent trims

BaseLimitedPremiumTouring
Price
Starting MSRP$31,995from $38,995from $34,195$44,695
Powertrain
Engine2.4-liter Direct-Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter Direct-Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter Direct-Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter Direct-Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower260 hp260 hp260 hp260 hp
Torque277 lb-ft277 lb-ft277 lb-ft277 lb-ft
TransmissionLineartronic High-Torque Continuously Variable TransmissionLineartronic High-Torque Continuously Variable TransmissionLineartronic High-Torque Continuously Variable TransmissionLineartronic High-Torque Continuously Variable Transmission
DrivetrainAwd8 / 78 / 7Awd
Fuel economy (combined)23 mpg22 mpg23 mpg22 mpg
Size and capability
Seats88: 8
7: 7		8: 8
7: 7		7
Max towing2,000 lb5,000 lb5,000 lb5,000 lb
Cargo behind last row17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft + option17.8 cu ft + option17.6 cu ft
Max cargo86.5 cu ft86.5 cu ft + option86.5 cu ft + option86 cu ft
Third-row legroom31.7 in31.7 in31.7 in31.7 in
Ground clearance8.7 in8.7 in8.7 in8.7 in
Length196.8 in196.8 in196.8 in196.8 in
Curb weight4,430 lb4,515 lb4,451 lb4,603 lb
Tech
Touchscreen6.5 in8 in8 in8 in
Apple CarPlay—OptionalOptional—
Android Auto—OptionalOptional—
Head-up display——Windshield HUD—
Audio—Optional—Harman Kardon
Speakers66 + option614
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keepingLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep Assist
Blind-spot monitoring—Blind Spot AlertBlind Spot AlertBlind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency brakingAutomatic Emergency BrakingAutomatic Emergency BrakingAutomatic Emergency BrakingAutomatic Emergency Braking
Rear cross-traffic—Rear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic Alert
Comfort
SeatsClothLeatherClothLeather
Heated seats—Front, Second Row OutboardFrontFront, Second Row Outboard
Ventilated seats———Front
Driver seat memory—Driver Seat—Driver Seat
Climate zones3333
Remote start—App-Based Remote Start8: —
7: App-Based Remote Start		App-Based Remote Start
Second rowSplit Bench8: Split Bench
7: Captain's Chairs		8: Split Bench
7: Captain's Chairs		Captain's Chairs
Exterior
Sunroof—OptionalOptionalPanoramic Moonroof
Power liftgate—Power Liftgate8: —
7: Power Liftgate		Power Liftgate
Wheels18 in20 in18 in + option20 in
HeadlightsHalogen—Halogen—
Packages and options (15)
BaseLimitedPremiumTouring
Limited Moonroof, Navigation, and Audio Bundle $2,950—Optional——
Premium Moonroof and Navigation Bundle ——Optional—
Premium Power Rear Gate and Keyless Access Bundle $1,460————
Abyss Blue Pearl —OptionalOptionalOptional
Cinnamon Brown Pearl —OptionalOptionalOptional
Crimson Red Pearl —OptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal Black Silica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal White Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ice Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional—
Magnetite Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Tungsten Metallic —OptionalOptional—
Slate Black Cloth Optional—Optional—
Slate Black Leather —Optional——
Warm Ivory Cloth ——Optional—
Warm Ivory Leather —Optional——

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, 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

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 SUBARU ASCENT SUV ICE AWD5 NoNo 00
2026 SUBARU ASCENT SUV N/A AWD5 StandardStandard 13
2025 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 115
2024 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 150
2023 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 445
2022 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 255
2021 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 2102
2020 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 5322
2019 Subaru Ascent SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 9441

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2027AscentAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 22
2027Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 21
2026AscentAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 22
2026Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 21
2025AscentAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 22
2025Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 21
2024AscentAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 22
2024Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 21
2023AscentAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 22
2023Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 21
2022AscentAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2022Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 22
2021AscentAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2021Ascent Limited/TouringAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 22
2020AscentAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2020Ascent Limited/TouringAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 22
2019AscentAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2019Ascent Limited/TouringAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 22

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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