2021 Subaru Ascent specs & colors
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MSRP
- 8-Passenger $32,295
- Premium 7-Passenger $34,795
- Premium 8-Passenger $34,795
- Limited 8-Passenger $39,595
- Limited 7-Passenger $39,595
- Touring 7-Passenger $45,445
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Slate Black
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
$1,127
Starting MSRP
- Cargo Tray
- Part number J501SXC100
- All-Weather Floor Liners
Popular Package #1
$1,127
Starting MSRP
- Cargo Tray
- Part number J501SXC100
- All-Weather Floor Liners
- Part number J501SXC030
- Not intended for use on top of or in conjunction w/any other floor mat
- 3rd Row Bench Rear Seatback Protector
- Part number J501SXC111
- Rear Bumper Cover
- Part number E771SXC010
- Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass & HomeLink
- Part number H501SSG304
- Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
- Part number J201SFL003
$486
Starting MSRP
- driver's and passenger's side mirror and exterior mirror hardware kit
- Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
- Part number J201SFL003
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$606
Starting MSRP
- bulk driver's and passenger's side mirror and exterior mirror hardware kit
- Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror w/Approach Light
- Part number J201SFL003
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Standard SUV 4WD |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 X 7.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 X 7.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L/146 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 260 @ 5600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 277 @ 2000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 27 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 405.30 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 23 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 521.10 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 8 |
| Trans Description Cont. | CVT w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.49 - 0.83 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.39 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.44 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.65 |
| Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.51 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.1 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 19.3 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 38 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P245/60HR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/60HR18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | 2000 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4430 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 8 |
| Passenger Volume | 153.5 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 41.3 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.2 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 61.1 in |
| Front Hip Room | 57.7 in |
| Second Head Room | 40 in |
| Second Leg Room | 38.6 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 60.3 in |
| Second Hip Room | 57.5 in |
| Third Head Room | 36.3 in |
| Third Leg Room | 31.7 in |
| Third Shoulder Room | 57.2 in |
| Third Hip Room | 45.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
| Length, Overall | 196.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 76 in |
| Height, Overall | 71.6 in |
| Track Width, Front | 64.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 64.2 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 8.7 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 82.5 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 47.6 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | 19.9 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 47.2 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 45.9 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 33.9 in |
| Liftover Height | 32 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 86.5 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 47.5 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 17.8 ft³ |
| Radio: Subaru STARLINK 6.5" Multimedia Plus System -inc: AM/FM stereo HD Radio w/single disc CD player, MP3/WMA/CRR/RW file capability, multi-touch gesture high resolution display screen, voice activated controls, Bluetooth audio streaming and hands-free phone connectivity (applicable w/compatible cell phone), Bluetooth hands-free SMS text messaging connectivity (applicable w/compatible cell phone), iPod control capability, SiriusXM All Access radio (4 months free trial/subscription required after), SiriusXM Travel Link (4 months free trial/subscription required after), smartphone integration for Aha, Android Auto, CarPlay, Pandora and STARLINK cloud applications, USB audio system update, steering wheel controls for audio and Bluetooth, 6 speakers, 3.5mm auxiliary input jack and front and rear dual USB ports | Standard |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front | Standard |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Radio Data System | Standard |
| Window Grid Antenna | Standard |
| Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
| Light Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Tires: 245/60R18 105H AS | Standard |
| Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim | Standard |
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off | Standard |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | Standard |
| Laminated Glass | Standard |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | Standard |
| Metallic Paint | Standard |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster | Standard |
| Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim | Standard |
| Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels | Standard |
| Variable Intermittent Wipers | Standard |
| Steel Spare Wheel | Standard |
| Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding | Standard |
| Headlights-Automatic Highbeams | Standard |
| Black Grille w/Chrome Surround | Standard |
| Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown | Standard |
| Wheels: 18" x 7.5 J Aluminum Alloy w/Silver Finish | Standard |
| Lip Spoiler | Standard |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | Standard |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | Standard |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
| LED Brakelights | Standard |
| 2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Fuel | Standard |
| 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft | Standard |
| STARLINK (Subscription Required) Selective Service Internet Access | Standard |
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | Standard |
| Front And Rear Map Lights | Standard |
| Cloth Door Trim Insert | Standard |
| Valet Function | Standard |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
| Urethane Gear Shifter Material | Standard |
| Redundant Digital Speedometer | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Standard |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination | Standard |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | Standard |
| Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | Standard |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, Conversation Mirror and 2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
| Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
| Seats w/Cloth Back Material | Standard |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror | Standard |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | Standard |
| Illuminated Locking Glove Box | Standard |
| Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black/Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents | Standard |
| Driver Information Center | Standard |
| Perimeter Alarm | Standard |
| 6-Way Driver Seat | Standard |
| Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning | Standard |
| Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Rear Cupholder | Standard |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down | Standard |
| Cloth Upholstery -inc: silver stitching | Standard |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
| Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
| Delay Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
| Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
| Front Cupholder | Standard |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | Standard |
| Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
| Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows | Standard |
| Digital/Analog Appearance | Standard |
| 4-Way Passenger Seat | Standard |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
| Adaptive w/Traffic Stop-Go | Standard |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts | Standard |
| Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way manual driver's seat w/pump lever height adjuster, 4-way manual front passenger's seat, height and tilt adjustable head restraints and whiplash reducing protection | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Trim | Standard |
| Air Filtration | Standard |
| Rear HVAC | Standard |
| Power Fuel Flap Locking Type | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard |
| Fixed 60-40 Bench Cloth 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Recline, Manual Fold Into Floor, 3 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints | Standard |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
| Transmission: Lineartronic CVT -inc: steering wheel paddle-shift control switches, 8-speed manual shift mode and X-MODE w/Hill Descent Control (HDC) | Standard |
| GVWR: 6,000 lbs | Standard |
| Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control | Standard |
| Electric Power-Assist Steering | Standard |
| Axle Ratio: 4.44 | Standard |
| Full-Time All-Wheel | Standard |
| Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential | Standard |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
| Double Wishbone Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake | Standard |
| Engine: 2.4L DOHC 16 Valve 4-Cylinder Turbo -inc: twin scroll intercooled turbocharger, Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) variable valve timing and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) | Standard |
| Permanent Locking Hubs | Standard |
| Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust | Standard |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
| 19.3 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
| Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Cruise Control-Steering Assist | Standard |
| EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Keeping Assist | Standard |
| Driver Monitoring-Alert | Standard |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
| Driver Knee Airbag | Standard |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
| EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard |
| EyeSight Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
| Back-Up Camera | Standard |
| Collision Mitigation-Front | Standard |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
| Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags | Standard |
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