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2026 Subaru Ascent Premium

SUV · 260 hp · 22 mpg combined

Sticker from

$40,795Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$42,399Median across 1,940 listings

Above sticker

$1,604The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

260 hp22 mpg combinedAWD

Good

5,000-lb max towing
Seven- or eight-seat layouts
260-hp turbo engine
Wireless smartphone integration

Watch for

Manual passenger-seat adjustment
6-speaker audio system

The 2026 Subaru Ascent Premium has a $40,795 MSRP and offers seven- or eight-passenger seating. Both layouts use a 260-hp 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder engine, a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Maximum towing is 5,000 lbs, while fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined. Cargo capacity is 17.8 cu ft.

Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat and three-zone climate control. An 11.6-inch infotainment display supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay through a 6-speaker audio system. A split-folding rear seatback and manual folding split-bench third-row seats provide seating flexibility.

Standard driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot and lane departure warnings, rear cross-traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system, a rearview camera and rear parking sensors. Factory warranty coverage includes 36 months or 36,000 miles for the basic warranty, 60 months or 60,000 miles for the powertrain warranty, and 36 months or 36,000 miles of roadside coverage.

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Market

Dealers are asking $1,604 over sticker.

That is the median across 1,940 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 26 days.

Sticker$40,795

Dealers ask$42,399

1,940 listings26 days median on the lot

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46 factory options, from $47 to $1,157.

Popular Package #1$1,157

Popular Package #2$1,027

Trailer Hitch$711

Premium Package$615

Cargo Separator$454

Illuminated Cargo Sill$359

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Lighting$344

Wireless Charger$321

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl$313

Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica$313

Body Side Molding - Ice Silver Metallic$313

Body Side Molding - Autumn Green Metallic$313

Body Side Molding - Crimson Red Pearl$313

Body Side Molding - Magnetite Gray Metallic$313

Black Wheel Lug Nut and Lock Set$299

Door Projector Lights - Rear$276

Door Projector Lights - Front$275

Aero Crossbar Set$256

USB Charging Ports$250

LED Cargo Area Lighting$244

Footwell Illumination Kit$242

Cargo Cover$232

Splash Guards$198

Door Edge Guards - Crimson Red Pearl$187

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl$187

Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Gray Metallic$187

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica$187

Door Edge Guards - Ice Silver Metallic$187

Door Edge Guards - Autumn Green Metallic$187

Black Chrome Rear Bumper Cover$176

All-Weather Floor Liners$176

Rear Bumper Cover$176

2nd Row Bench Rear Seatback Protector$170

3rd Row Bench Rear Seatback Protector$170

Door Scuff Protector$168

Cargo Tray$156

Side Sill Plates$152

Alaska Destination Charge$150

Alloy Wheel Locks$107

LED Upgrade$107

USB Charging Cable Set$87

Cargo Net$84

Windshield Sunshade$82

3rd Row Sunshade$56

First Aid Kit$47

Ascent Premium$0

Which Ascent is right for you?

Five trims, $40,795 to $51,995. Tap one to open it.

$40,795This trimPremium260 hp $47,885+$7,090Limited260 hp $48,995+$8,200Limited Bronze Edition260 hp $51,165+$10,370Touring260 hp $51,995+$11,200Onyx Edition Touring260 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $7,090, from Premium to Limited.

The numbers.

Two configurations: all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

260hp2.4L four-cylinder turbo

277lb-ftTorque

22mpgCombined · 20 city · 26 highway

AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic

7–8Seats

17.8 cu ftCargo volume

4,433–4,449 lbsCurb weight

5,000 lbsMax towing

128 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Black StarTex

Leatherette.

7 factory paints

Crystal White Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Sapphire Blue Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Autumn Green Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Crimson Red Pearl

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

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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.

Basic

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Rust

5 yr

Roadside

3 yr / 36,000 mi

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