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The 2027 Subaru Ascent Starts at $42,290 (including $1,495 destination fee) and has minor updates.
Continuously variable transmissions allow the engine of a car to continuously operate in its most effective rpm range.
Shopping for a three-row SUV means balancing priorities of seat quantity versus comfort. If the number of seats trump all, many three-row SUVs offer a second-row bench, but other models give up the second-row middle seat for captain’s chairs.
There are lots of choices among the cheaper-to-buy-and-drive mid-size SUVs that, when properly configured, can safely tow at least 5,000 pounds.
After ditching its entry-level trim-level for the 2025 model year, the Ascent’s base price leaps $830 for 2026.
Shopping for a three-row SUV means balancing priorities of seat quantity versus comfort. If the number of seats trump all, many three-row SUVs offer a second-row bench, but other models give up the second-row middle seat for captain’s chairs.
Subaru is best known for its range of coupes, sedans and SUVs, most of which offer all-wheel drive.
While the 2025 Subaru Ascent remains a good choice and a strong value, the current model is showing its age and loses out to competitors offering more room and better fuel economy.
As a result of the sweeping automotive tariffs that went into effect, Subaru quietly raised prices for all of its model lines except for the Solterra.
Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2025 Subaru Ascent.