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2026 Subaru Ascent Limited
SUV · 260 hp · 21 mpg combined
Overview.
At a glance
Good
- 5,000-lb max towing
- Standard all-wheel drive
- 260 hp
- 14-speaker harman/kardon audio
Watch for
- EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined
- 17.6 cu ft cargo
The 2026 Subaru Ascent Limited has a $47,885 MSRP with seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations. Both use a 260-hp 2.4-liter turbo engine, continuously variable-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Maximum towing is 5,000 lbs, while fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined. Cargo capacity is 17.6 cu ft.
Standard cabin equipment includes leather front seats, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel and three-zone climate control. The infotainment system combines an 11.6-inch display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 14 harman/kardon speakers and 792 watts of stereo output.
Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors and a pre-collision safety system. A first-row power glass moonroof and second-row fixed glass moonroof are also standard.
Factory coverage includes a 36-month or 36,000-mile basic warranty and a 60-month or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Roadside coverage lasts 36 months or 36,000 miles, and rust coverage lasts 60 months.
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The numbers.
Two configurations: all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.
141 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 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
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- 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 steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- 2 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- 2nd row fixed glass moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Heated 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
- compass
- tachometer
- clock
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Center limited slip differential
- descent control
- painted alloy wheels
- 20 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 245/50R H tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- 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
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Driver attention 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
- 11.6" infotainment display size
- AM/FM stereo
- harman/kardon premium brand speakers
- 792 watts stereo output
- 14 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- Wireless 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.
7 factory paints
- Crystal Black Silica
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Magnetite Gray Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Crystal White Pearl
Safety and recalls
1 recall campaign on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Ascent. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.
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.
2025 Ascent Limited
$47,88525 colors · starting MSRP
2024 Ascent Limited
$42,095$5,790 less25 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Ascent Limited
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