2026 Subaru Ascent

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

Starting MSRP

$40,795

to $51,995

About the 2026 Subaru Ascent

The 2026 Subaru Ascent enters the segment delivering a consistent package focused on utility and standard all-wheel drive capability across all seven available trims. Priced between $40,795 and $51,995, the Ascent provides 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque from its turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Efficiency metrics settle at a combined 22 MPG (20 city/26 highway), utilizing regular unleaded fuel. With a length measuring 196.8 inches and a 113.8-inch wheelbase, the 2026 Subaru Ascent offers substantial exterior dimensions. Passenger accommodations are defined by 42.2 inches of front legroom and 38.6 inches of rear legroom, complemented by 17.8 cubic feet of standard cargo capacity behind the rearmost seats. This configuration emphasizes balanced performance and practical capacity for a mainstream three-row crossover.

Key Highlights

Power Output Consistency

All seven trims of the 2026 Subaru Ascent utilize the 2.4L turbocharged engine, delivering a fixed 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque, ensuring consistent power delivery regardless of trim level.

Standard AWD System

The all-wheel drive system is standard across the entire Ascent lineup, providing a consistent foundation for traction and stability in varied driving conditions.

Max Highway Efficiency

The continuous variable transmission (CVT) paired with the engine achieves an official highway rating of 26 MPG, optimizing fuel economy for longer interstate travel.

Substantial Wheelbase

A 113.8-inch wheelbase contributes to vehicle stability and aids in partitioning interior space, specifically supporting the noted 42.2 inches of front legroom.

Best For

Utility-Focused Families - The 2026 Subaru Ascent offers seating for seven passengers and manages 17.8 cubic feet of cargo space, balancing passenger volume with essential storage.

Budget-Conscious Adventurers - Operating exclusively on regular unleaded fuel while providing 260 hp and standard AWD makes the Ascent a pragmatic choice for requiring capability without premium fuel.

Buyers Prioritizing Value Tiers - With seven distinct trims spanning from the $40,795 Premium to the upper-tier models, buyers can precisely select feature sets within a tight $11,200 overall price deviation.

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 Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)	$51,995	all wheel drive	260 hp	21 mpg
Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/7-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)	$40,795	all wheel drive	260 hp	22 mpg
Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/8-Passenger (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)	$40,795	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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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 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-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-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 Headrests	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
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 Headrests	2	3	2	2	2	3	2
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Self-Leveling Headlights
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Traction Control System
Engine (9 features)
Base Engine Displacement	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L
Base Engine Type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Camshaft Type	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
Horsepower	260 hp @ 5600 rpm	260 hp @ 5600 rpm	260 hp @ 5600 rpm	260 hp @ 5600 rpm	260 hp @ 5600 rpm	260 hp @ 5600 rpm	260 hp @ 5600 rpm
Number of Cylinders	flat 4	flat 4	flat 4	flat 4	flat 4	flat 4	flat 4
Number of Valves	16	16	16	16	16	16	16
Torque	277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable	Variable	Variable	Variable	Variable	Variable
Drive Train (4 features)
Center Differential Type	Limited Slip	Limited Slip	Limited Slip	Limited Slip	Limited Slip	Limited Slip	Limited Slip
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Transmission Type	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously 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.	386.0/501.8 mi.	386.0/501.8 mi.	366.7/482.5 mi.
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	19/25 MPG	19/25 MPG	20/26 MPG	19/25 MPG	20/26 MPG	20/26 MPG	19/25 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	21 MPG	21 MPG	22 MPG	21 MPG	22 MPG	22 MPG	21 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity	19.3 gal.	19.3 gal.	19.3 gal.	19.3 gal.	19.3 gal.	19.3 gal.	19.3 gal.
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Warranty (4 features)
Basic Warranty	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 Warranty	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 Warranty	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 Assistance	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 Display	11.6 in	11.6 in	11.6 in	11.6 in	11.6 in	11.6 in	11.6 in
Premium Speaker Brand	Harman/Kardon	Harman/Kardon	Harman/Kardon	Harman/Kardon	—	—	Harman/Kardon
Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio Trial Length	4 months	4 months	4 months	4 months	4 months	4 months	4 months
Speaker System	14	14	14	14	6	6	14
Stereo Power	792W	792W	792W	792W	—	—	792W
Subwoofer Count	1	1	1	1	—	—	1
USB Port
USB Port with External Media Control
Power Feature (5 features)
Heated Mirrors
Keyless Entry
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass	—	—	1st Row Power Glass
One-Touch Power Windows	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror					—	—
Frontseats (18 features)
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power	Power	Power	—	—	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	2	2	2	—	—	2
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way	8-way	8-way	8-way	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Thigh Extension					—	—
Driver Seat Ventilation	—	—	—		—	—
Front Head Room	40.0 in.	40.0 in.	40.0 in.	40.0 in.	41.2 in.	41.2 in.	40.0 in.
Front Hip Room	57.8 in.	57.8 in.	57.8 in.	57.8 in.	57.8 in.	57.8 in.	57.8 in.
Front Leg Room	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 Room	61.1 in.	61.1 in.	61.1 in.	61.1 in.	61.1 in.	61.1 in.	61.1 in.
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	—	—	—	4-way	4-way	—
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	4-way	4-way	4-way	4-way	—	—	4-way
Passenger Seat Ventilation	—	—	—		—	—
Seat Material: Leather			—		—	—
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	—		—			—
Rearseats (8 features)
Folding Center Armrest
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)					—	—
Manual Folding Third Row Seat
Rear Head Room	38.7 in.	38.7 in.	38.7 in.	38.7 in.	40.0 in.	40.0 in.	38.7 in.
Rear Hip Room	57.5 in.	57.5 in.	57.5 in.	57.5 in.	57.5 in.	57.5 in.	57.5 in.
Rear Leg Room	38.6 in.	38.6 in.	38.6 in.	38.6 in.	38.6 in.	38.6 in.	38.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	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 Location	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary
Tire Size	245/50R	245/50R	245/50R	245/50R	245/60R	245/60R	245/50R
Tire Type	All Season	All Season	All Season	All Season	All Season	All Season	All Season
Wheel Dimensions	20 x 7.5 in	20 x 7.5 in	20 x 7.5 in	20 x 7.5 in	—	—	20 x 7.5 in
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy	—	—	Painted Alloy
Wheel Material	—	—	—	—	Alloy	Alloy	—
Wheel Size	—	—	—	—	18 x 7.5 in	18 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 Approach	17.6 degrees	17.6 degrees	17.6 degrees	17.6 degrees	17.6 degrees	17.6 degrees	17.6 degrees
Angle of Departure	21.8 degrees	21.8 degrees	21.8 degrees	21.8 degrees	21.8 degrees	21.8 degrees	21.8 degrees
Cargo Capacity (Seats Up)	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 Assembly	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States
Curb Weight	4581 lbs.	4597 lbs.	4581 lbs.	4588 lbs.	4433 lbs.	4449 lbs.	4590 lbs.
EPA Interior Volume	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 Clearance	8.7 in.	8.7 in.	8.7 in.	8.7 in.	8.7 in.	8.7 in.	8.7 in.
Height	71.6 in.	71.6 in.	71.6 in.	71.6 in.	71.6 in.	71.6 in.	71.6 in.
Length	196.8 in.	196.8 in.	196.8 in.	196.8 in.	196.8 in.	196.8 in.	196.8 in.
Maximum Cargo Capacity	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 Capacity	5000 lbs.	5000 lbs.	5000 lbs.	5000 lbs.	5000 lbs.	5000 lbs.	5000 lbs.
Turning Circle	38.0 ft.	38.0 ft.	38.0 ft.	38.0 ft.	38.0 ft.	38.0 ft.	38.0 ft.
Wheelbase	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.
Width (Without Mirrors)	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

What is the exact fuel economy rating for the 2026 Subaru Ascent?

The 2026 Subaru Ascent is rated for 22 MPG combined. This breaks down into 20 MPG in city driving environments and 26 MPG on the highway.

How much horsepower does the standard engine in the 2026 Subaru Ascent produce?

All configurations of the 2026 Subaru Ascent utilize the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.

What is the cargo capacity measurement for the 2026 Subaru Ascent?

Behind the third row, the 2026 Subaru Ascent provides 17.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity. This volume is consistent across the listed 7-passenger and 8-passenger variants.

Does the drive type change across the different 2026 Subaru Ascent trims?

No, the 2026 Subaru Ascent maintains its all-wheel drive architecture as a standard feature across all seven available trims, including the Premium and Limited models.

What is the overall length of the 2026 Subaru Ascent?

The exterior dimensions position the 2026 Subaru Ascent at 196.8 inches in length, supported by a 113.8-inch wheelbase for chassis stability.

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