2025 Subaru Ascent

Crossover 7 seats 8 trims Mid-Range SUVs ($30k-$50k)

Starting MSRP

$39,995

to $52,050

About the 2025 Subaru Ascent

Thinking about the 2025 Subaru Ascent? This is Subaru's big three-row player, and it’s built for real life, not just showroom poses. With 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque coming from that turbocharged engine, you should feel confident merging onto the highway, even when the Ascent is packed. It comes standard with Subaru’s renowned all-wheel drive, giving you peace of mind whether you're navigating icy neighborhood streets or just heading to the soccer fields. While its footprint is sizable—almost 16.5 feet long—it balances passenger space (seating up to 8 people across those trims) with handling regular hauling duties. Plus, with a combined fuel economy of 22 MPG, it’s a relatively sensible way to move a lot of people and gear.

Key Highlights

Turbocharged Pull

The standard 2.4L turbocharged engine provides 277 lb-ft of torque, which means smoother acceleration when you have all seven or eight seats occupied.

Consistent AWD

Every 2025 Subaru Ascent comes standard with all-wheel drive, making it predictable and capable in varied driving conditions right out of the box.

Ample First Row Space

Front passengers enjoy substantial room with 42.2 inches of legroom, ensuring long road trips are comfortable for the driver and co-pilot.

Eight Trim Levels

With 8 available trims ranging from the entry-level Premium up to the high-end Limited, you can really dial in features to match your $39,995 to $52,050 budget.

Best For

Suburban Families with Gear - The 2025 Subaru Ascent can carry up to 8 passengers and still offer decent cargo space when necessary, balancing people and payload needs.
All-Weather Commuters - Its standard all-wheel drive and 22 MPG combined fuel economy make it a reliable and relatively efficient choice for regular use across all seasons.
Space-Conscious Road Trippers - Adults can actually use the second row comfortably, as it offers 38.6 inches of rear legroom, much more manageable than smaller crossovers.

Available Trims

Trim MSRP Drivetrain Horsepower MPG
Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/7-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$47,885 all wheel drive 260 hp 21 mpg
Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/8-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$47,885 all wheel drive 260 hp 21 mpg
Limited Bronze Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$48,995 all wheel drive 260 hp 22 mpg
Onyx Edition Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$43,985 all wheel drive 260 hp 21 mpg
Onyx Edition Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$52,050 all wheel drive 260 hp 21 mpg
Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/7-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$39,995 all wheel drive 260 hp 22 mpg
Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/8-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$39,995 all wheel drive 260 hp 22 mpg
Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$51,165 all wheel drive 260 hp 21 mpg
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Features Comparison

Feature
Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/7-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/8-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Limited Bronze Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Onyx Edition Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Onyx Edition Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/7-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/8-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
FeatureLimited 4dr SUV AWD w/7-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/8-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)Limited Bronze Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)Onyx Edition Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)Onyx Edition Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/7-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/8-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Safety (35 features)
Adaptive Headlights
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel
Automatic Headlights
Blind Spot Monitor
Brake Assist
Daytime Running Lights
Driver Attention Alert
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags
Electronic Stability Control
Engine Immobilizer
Front Fog Lights
Front Head Airbags
Front Headrests22222222
Front Height Adjustable Headrests
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Headlight Delay-Off
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
LATCH System
LED Headlights
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
Rear Head Airbags
Rear Headrests23222232
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Self-Leveling Headlights
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Traction Control System
Engine (9 features)
Base Engine Displacement2.4 L2.4 L2.4 L2.4 L2.4 L2.4 L2.4 L2.4 L
Base Engine Typegasgasgasgasgasgasgasgas
Camshaft TypeDouble overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Fuel Injection Type
Horsepower260 hp @ 5600 rpm260 hp @ 5600 rpm260 hp @ 5600 rpm260 hp @ 5600 rpm260 hp @ 5600 rpm260 hp @ 5600 rpm260 hp @ 5600 rpm260 hp @ 5600 rpm
Number of Cylindersflat 4flat 4flat 4flat 4flat 4flat 4flat 4flat 4
Number of Valves1616161616161616
Torque277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Variable Valve TimingVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariable
Drive Train (4 features)
Center Differential TypeLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited Slip
Drivetrain Typeall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Transmission Typecontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Fuel (5 features)
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)366.7/482.5 mi.366.7/482.5 mi.386.0/501.8 mi.366.7/482.5 mi.366.7/482.5 mi.386.0/501.8 mi.386.0/501.8 mi.366.7/482.5 mi.
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/26 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG19/25 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)21 MPG21 MPG22 MPG21 MPG21 MPG22 MPG22 MPG21 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity19.3 gal.19.3 gal.19.3 gal.19.3 gal.19.3 gal.19.3 gal.19.3 gal.19.3 gal.
Fuel Typeregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleaded
Warranty (4 features)
Basic Warranty3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Drivetrain Warranty5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside Assistance3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Comfort & Convenience (27 features)
3rd Row Cupholders
Adaptive Cruise Control
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel
Digital Rearview Mirror
Dual Vanity Mirrors
Electric Power Steering
Front Cupholders
Front Door Pockets
Front Seatback Storage
Front View Camera
Heated Steering Wheel
Interior Air Filtration
Leather Steering Wheel
Overhead Console with Storage
Push Button Start
Rear Cupholders
Rear Door Pockets
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear View Camera
Side View Camera
Three Zone Climate Control
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors
Universal Remote Transmitter
In Car Entertainment (13 features)
AM/FM Stereo
Android Auto (Wireless)
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Auxiliary Audio Input
Infotainment Display11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in
Premium Speaker BrandHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/Kardon
Satellite RadioWith Real Time TrafficWith Real Time TrafficWith Real Time TrafficWith Real Time Traffic
Satellite Radio Trial Length4 months4 months4 months4 months4 months4 months4 months4 months
Speaker System146146146614
Stereo Power792W792W792W792W
Subwoofer Count1111
USB Port
USB Port with External Media Control
Power Feature (5 features)
Heated Mirrors
Keyless Entry
Moonroof Type1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass
One-Touch Power Windows22222222
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror
Frontseats (19 features)
Driver Seat HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Driver Seat Lumbar SupportPowerPowerPowerPowerPower
Driver Seat Memory Settings22222
Driver Seat Power Adjustments8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Driver Seat Ventilation
Front Head Room40.0 in.40.0 in.40.0 in.40.0 in.40.0 in.41.2 in.41.2 in.40.0 in.
Front Hip Room57.8 in.57.8 in.57.8 in.57.8 in.57.8 in.57.8 in.57.8 in.57.8 in.
Front Leg Room42.2 in.42.2 in.42.2 in.42.2 in.42.2 in.42.2 in.42.2 in.42.2 in.
Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Shoulder Room61.1 in.61.1 in.61.1 in.61.1 in.61.1 in.61.1 in.61.1 in.61.1 in.
Passenger Seat HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments4-way4-way4-way
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments4-way4-way4-way4-way4-way
Passenger Seat Ventilation
Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Material: Leather
Seat Material: Leatherette
Rearseats (8 features)
Folding Center Armrest
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)
Manual Folding Third Row Seat
Rear Head Room38.7 in.38.7 in.38.7 in.38.7 in.38.7 in.40.0 in.40.0 in.38.7 in.
Rear Hip Room57.5 in.57.5 in.57.5 in.57.5 in.57.5 in.57.5 in.57.5 in.57.5 in.
Rear Leg Room38.6 in.38.6 in.38.6 in.38.6 in.38.6 in.38.6 in.38.6 in.38.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room60.3 in.60.3 in.60.3 in.60.3 in.60.3 in.60.3 in.60.3 in.60.3 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Tires and Wheels (8 features)
Spare Tire LocationUnderbody MountedUnderbody MountedUnderbody MountedUnderbody MountedUnderbody MountedUnderbody MountedUnderbody MountedUnderbody Mounted
Spare Tire TypeTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryTemporary
Tire Size245/50R245/50R245/50R245/50R245/50R245/60R245/60R245/50R
Tire TypeAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll Season
Wheel Dimensions20 x 7.5 in20 x 7.5 in20 x 7.5 in20 x 7.5 in20 x 7.5 in20 x 7.5 in
Wheel FinishPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted Alloy
Wheel MaterialAlloyAlloy
Wheel Size18 x 7.5 in18 x 7.5 in
Suspension (3 features)
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Instrumentation (3 features)
Clock
Compass
Tachometer
Measurements (15 features)
Angle of Approach17.6 degrees17.6 degrees17.6 degrees17.6 degrees17.6 degrees17.6 degrees17.6 degrees17.6 degrees
Angle of Departure21.8 degrees21.8 degrees21.8 degrees21.8 degrees21.8 degrees21.8 degrees21.8 degrees21.8 degrees
Cargo Capacity (Seats Up)17.6 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.17.8 cu.ft.17.8 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.
Country of Final AssemblyUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States
Curb Weight4581 lbs.4597 lbs.4581 lbs.4533 lbs.4588 lbs.4433 lbs.4449 lbs.4590 lbs.
EPA Interior Volume170.8 cu.ft.170.8 cu.ft.170.8 cu.ft.170.8 cu.ft.170.8 cu.ft.171.0 cu.ft.171.0 cu.ft.170.8 cu.ft.
Ground Clearance8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.
Height71.6 in.71.6 in.71.6 in.71.6 in.71.6 in.71.6 in.71.6 in.71.6 in.
Length196.8 in.196.8 in.196.8 in.196.8 in.196.8 in.196.8 in.196.8 in.196.8 in.
Maximum Cargo Capacity72.8 cu.ft.72.8 cu.ft.72.8 cu.ft.72.8 cu.ft.72.8 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.72.8 cu.ft.
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs.5000 lbs.5000 lbs.5000 lbs.5000 lbs.5000 lbs.5000 lbs.5000 lbs.
Turning Circle38.0 ft.38.0 ft.38.0 ft.38.0 ft.38.0 ft.38.0 ft.38.0 ft.38.0 ft.
Wheelbase113.8 in.113.8 in.113.8 in.113.8 in.113.8 in.113.8 in.113.8 in.113.8 in.
Width (With Mirrors)85.9 in.85.9 in.85.9 in.85.9 in.85.9 in.85.9 in.85.9 in.85.9 in.
Width (Without Mirrors)76.0 in.76.0 in.76.0 in.76.0 in.76.0 in.76.0 in.76.0 in.76.0 in.
Telematics (7 features)
Airbag Deployment Notification
Concierge Service
Emergency Service
Hands-Free Calling
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
Vehicle Alarm Notification

Frequently Asked Questions

How much fuel economy can I expect from the 2025 Subaru Ascent?

The 2025 Subaru Ascent is rated for a combined 22 MPG, broken down into 20 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. It conveniently runs on regular unleaded fuel.

What is the starting price for a 2025 Subaru Ascent?

The base price for the 2025 Subaru Ascent starts at $39,995, with the top trims topping out around $52,050. There are eight trims available across that wide price spread.

How powerful is the engine in the 2025 Ascent?

All trims of the 2025 Subaru Ascent utilize a turbocharged engine generating 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. This power is managed by a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission.

Can the 2025 Ascent fit large adults comfortably in the second row?

Yes, the second row of the 2025 Subaru Ascent provides 38.6 inches of legroom, which is generous for a vehicle of its size, complementing the 42.2 inches up front.

What is the maximum cargo space behind the third row in the 2025 Ascent?

When all three rows are in use, the 2025 Subaru Ascent offers 17.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, suitable for grocery runs or smaller luggage sets.

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