Subaru Ascent
2022–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2019
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- Available years
- 2022–2026
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $23,125–$37,625
The overview
The Ascent is a very functional, easy-to-live-with three-row SUV. Its turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers ample power in daily driving and gets 22 mpg overall. The jumpy initial takeoff takes some getting used to, however. The Ascent's plush ride is steady and controlled, and the suspension does an excellent job mopping up bumps. Handling agility is not an Ascent strength; the steering is vague and the body leans noticeably when pushed through corners, but it proved to be ultimately secure at its handling limits. The cabin is quiet, and the second-row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. Even the third row is usable for shorter trips. Controls are very straightforward. AEB with pedestrian detection and AEB highway are standard, but BSW and RCTW are optional. For 2025, BSW, RCTW, and reverse AEB became standard. The 2027 Ascent remains mostly unchanged.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ Limited 4-door SUV AWD 2.4-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $37,625 | 3/5 | Not rated | 21 MPG |
| 2025 ↗ Limited 4-door SUV AWD 2.4-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $33,900 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 21 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ Limited 4-door SUV AWD 2.4-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $28,600 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 21 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ Limited 4-door SUV AWD 2.4-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $26,275 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 21 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ Limited 4-door SUV AWD 2.4-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $23,125 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 22 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2026 model
Limited 4-door SUV AWD 2.4-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2026 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $37,625
- Retail value range
- $33,550 - $40,250
- Original MSRP range
- $40,795 - $51,995
- Trade-in range
- $32,315 - $39,130
Ratings
- Road test score
- 90/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 25 MPG
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,190
- Cruising range
- 420 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 129 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 72 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 4,550 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,160 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Cargo volume
- 40.5 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 4/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 37606 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2025 model
Limited 4-door SUV AWD 2.4-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
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Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $33,900
- Retail value range
- $29,000 - $36,600
- Original MSRP range
- $39,995 - $52,050
- Trade-in range
- $27,595 - $35,555
Ratings
- Road test score
- 90/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 75%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 25 MPG
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,190
- Cruising range
- 420 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 129 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 72 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 4,550 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,160 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Cargo volume
- 40.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 4/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 32985 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
Limited 4-door SUV AWD 2.4-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
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Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $28,600
- Retail value range
- $23,175 - $31,550
- Original MSRP range
- $34,395 - $48,695
- Trade-in range
- $21,525 - $30,330
Ratings
- Road test score
- 90/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 67%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 25 MPG
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,190
- Cruising range
- 420 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 129 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 72 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 4,550 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,160 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Cargo volume
- 40.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 27823 First published: October 5, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
Limited 4-door SUV AWD 2.4-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $26,275
- Retail value range
- $22,225 - $28,200
- Original MSRP range
- $33,895 - $48,195
- Trade-in range
- $20,265 - $26,760
Ratings
- Road test score
- 90/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 64%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 25 MPG
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,190
- Cruising range
- 420 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 129 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 72 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 4,550 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,160 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Cargo volume
- 40.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 24846 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
Limited 4-door SUV AWD 2.4-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2019
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $23,125
- Retail value range
- $19,100 - $23,650
- Original MSRP range
- $32,795 - $45,945
- Trade-in range
- $16,950 - $21,880
Ratings
- Road test score
- 92/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 60%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 20 MPG
- EPA highway
- 26 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 14 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,190
- Cruising range
- 420 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 129 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 72 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 4,550 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,160 lb
- Towing capacity
- 5,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Cargo volume
- 40.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 22544 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
