MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension type
Double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Tires
Tire size
245/60R18 105H
Transmission
Final drive ratio
4.4
Transmission speeds
8
Transmission type
cvt
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
4421 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
4421 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
18 in
Wheel material
alloy
Wheel width
7.5 in
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety18 std · 0 opt
Front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
Rear Vision Camera with washer
Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
Trailer Stability Assist
X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
Auto Vehicle Hold
Driver's knee airbag
EyeSight Assist Monitor (head-up display with EyeSight warnings and EyeSight system status)
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering; Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management; Lane Departure Warning, and Lane Keep Assist
LED Steering Responsive Headlights (high and low beam) with High Beam Assist
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and 4-channel / 4-sensor ABS with Brake Assist and Brake Override safety systems
Rear Seat Reminder
Rollover sensor
Second and third row seatbelt reminder
Vehicle Dynamics Control with traction control system and rollover sensor
Security system with engine immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual wheel ID and individual tire pressure display
Infotainment4 std · 0 opt
SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
Steering wheel paddle shift control switches
USB-A and USB-C charge ports in rear center console
USB-A and USB-C input/charge ports in front center console
Convenience3 std · 0 opt
Electronic fuel door lock/unlock
Power door locks
Remote keyless entry system
Climate1 std · 0 opt
Tri-Zone front and rear automatic climate control system
Seating2 std · 0 opt
6-way driver's seat, height-adjustable
Cloth upholstery
Interior1 std · 0 opt
Carpeted floor mats with Ascent logo
Exterior5 std · 0 opt
18-inch aluminum alloy wheels with 245/60R18 all-season tires
Daytime Running Lights
Rear window wiper with vehicle speed-sensing intermittent setting and washer
Roof rails (black)
Sound insulation front door glass
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Active Torque Vectoring
Electronic parking brake
Lineartronic® CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Ascent. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
Factory warranty running out?
The 2023 Subaru Ascent is in the years where transmission, electronics and drivetrain repairs land on the owner. What an extended plan does and does not cover is worth reading before a dealer quotes you one.
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Common questions about the Base (8-passenger)
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2023 Subaru Ascent Base (8-passenger)?
The manufacturer lists $33,895 for the 2023 Subaru Ascent Base (8-passenger). It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.