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2021 Subaru Ascent Limited
SUV · 260 hp · 22 mpg combined
Overview.
At a glance
Good
- 5,000-lb max towing
- Eight-seat cabin
- All-wheel drive
- 260-hp turbo engine
- EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined
Watch for
- 17.8 cu ft cargo
- $2,950 technology package
The 2021 Subaru Ascent Limited is an eight-seat SUV with all-wheel drive.
Its 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder engine produces 260 hp and works with a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing is 5,000 lbs, cargo volume is 17.8 cu ft, and fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined. The original MSRP was $39,595.
Standard cabin features include leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, three-zone climate control and an 8-way power driver seat. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot and lane-departure warnings are also standard. The manual-folding split-bench third row adds seating flexibility.
The 8-Passenger Technology Package was $2,950. Other factory options included the $499 Trailer Hitch and $575 Rockford Fosgate Audio Upgrade. The original factory warranty covered the basic warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles and the powertrain for 60 months or 60,000 miles. This model year has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking44 factory options, from $33 to $2,950.
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Four trims, $32,295 to $45,445. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,850, from Limited to Touring.
The numbers.
One configuration: all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.
133 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 2 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- multi-level heated
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- compass
- tachometer
- clock
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- adaptive cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- driver seat thigh extension
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 4-way power passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- painted alloy wheels
- 20 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 245/50R H tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Length
- Overall width with mirrors
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Center limited slip differential
- descent control
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- adaptive headlights
- self-leveling headlights
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 4 months of provided satellite radio service
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Vehicle Alarm notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Concierge Service
2 interiors
- Warm Ivory
- Slate Black
Both leather.
8 factory paints
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Magnetite Gray Metallic
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Cinnamon Brown Pearl
- Crystal White Pearl
- Abyss Blue Pearl
Safety and recalls
2 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 Ascent.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
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Other years of the Ascent Limited.
2022 Ascent Limited
$40,095$500 more8 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Ascent Limited
$39,345$250 less8 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Ascent Limited
$41,595$2,000 more7 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.