2026 Subaru Ascent
2026 Subaru Ascent — The Subaru Ascent is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Subaru.
Trim: Limited
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Subaru Ascent snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Subaru Ascent typically asks about $35,500 versus a $37,800 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Subaru Ascent has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Equipment) and 1 owner complaint. Versus 2025, watch city mpg (20 mpg → 19 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$35,500
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$37,800
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
1
Top: Service Brakes
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Ascent?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 1 owner complaint for the 2026 Subaru Ascent. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Equipment
2026-07-07
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Campaign 26V436000
Owner complaints
1 complaints. Top components:
- Service Brakes1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is city mpg (20 mpg → 19 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- City MPG
- 20 mpg↓19 mpg
How much does a used 2026 Ascent cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $35,500 in typical used asking against a $37,800 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $37,800
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $35,500
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,300 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Ascent?
The 2026 Subaru Ascent is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Subaru Ascent continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Subaru Ascent is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Subaru. In some markets, it is sold as the Subaru Evoltis. It is the largest automobile Subaru manufactures. The seven or eight-seat passenger SUV, with the design based on the VIZIV-7 concept, made its debut at the LA Auto Show on November 28, 2017, and became available in the third quarter of 2018. It has an American-built predecessor, the Tribeca. The Ascent is not available in Japan. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 SUBARU ASCENT SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- EPA combined 22 mpg
- About 196.9 × 71.7 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 260 hp, 23 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
260 hp
Combined MPG
23 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (23 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,826
5-year energy
$9,130
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 23 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.4L Turbo Flat-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 196.9 in
- Width
- 71.7 in
- Height
- 76.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 113.8 in
- Curb weight
- 4420.3 lb
- Seating
- 8
- Towing
- 5000 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 19
- Highway MPG
- 26
- Combined MPG
- 23
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 SUBARU ASCENT SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Limited | Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Combined MPG | 23 | — |
| Engine | 2.4L Turbo Flat-4 | 2.4L Turbo Flat-4 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 5000 lb | — |
| Seating | 8 | 7 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | — | — | 23 | AWD | |
| 260 | — | — | — | AWD |