The 2026 Subaru Ascent 3-row SUV, offered in both 7- and 8-passenger configurations, is powered by a 260 horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine paired with a Lineartronic® CVT with an 8-speed manual mode and paddle shifters. The Ascent has standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control, and up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity. All 2026 Ascent models come standard with EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, including a Wide-Angle Mono Camera and Emergency Stop Assist. Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking, and Automatic Emergency Steering also come standard. DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System is available on Limited, Limited Bronze Edition, Touring, and Onyx Edition Touring trim levels. Other conveniences include USB-A and USB-C ports in both rows, raised roof rails, and 19 cupholders throughout the cabin. Ascent Premium starts at $42,245 (including $1,450 destination & delivery) this Fall.
