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2026 Subaru Ascent

Limited 8-passenger AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $47,885Compare this trim against anything →

What the Limited 8-passenger adds over the Premium 8-passenger (+$7,090)

Spec	Premium 8-passenger	Limited 8-passenger
Curb weight (maximum)	4449 lbs	4597 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4449 lbs	4597 lbs
Front headroom	41.2 in	40 in
Second-row headroom	40 in	38.7 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$40,795	$47,885
Tire size	245/60R18 105H	245/50R20 102H
Total interior volume	153.2 cu-ft	150.2 cu-ft
Wheel diameter	18 in	20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 12-way power driver's seat featuring 4-way power lumbar and two-position memory (synchronized with exterior power mirrors), 20-inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels with Dark Gray Machine Finish, 4-way power front passenger seat, Adjustable driver's seat cushion extension, Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with thin frame, compass and HomeLink, Cabin Connect (amplifies driver's voice to third-row occupants), DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System, Dual-function X-MODE® featuring driver-selectable Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings, Harman Kardon® QuantumLogic™ surround sound system with 14 speakers, Heated steering wheel (360-degree coverage), High-grade instrument combination meter with color LCD display, Panoramic power moonroof with dual glass panels and sunshade, Passenger-side auto-tilt down when reversing, Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery with Silver Stitching, Power-folding, Crystal Black Silica finish exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, Rear door retractable sunshades, Second-row heated seats, Second-row retractable sunshades, Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation with voice-activated navigation powered by TomTom; 3-year SiriusXM Traffic® trial subscription, Surround View Monitor

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	332.7 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter	330.2 mm
Rear brake type	ventilated disc
Parking brake type	electronic

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	75.6 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	43.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row	17.8 cu-ft
Total interior volume	150.2 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

MySubaru Connected Services

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	8.7 in
Overall height	71.6 in
Overall length	196.8 in
Overall width	76 in
Wheelbase	113.8 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2387 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	DOHC H4 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Valve configuration	DOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower	260 hp
Torque	277 lb-ft

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	19.3 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40 in
Second-row headroom	38.7 in
Third-row headroom	36.2 in

Legroom

Front legroom	42.2 in
Second-row legroom	38.6 in
Third-row legroom	31.7 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$47,885

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	61.1 in
Second-row shoulder room	60.3 in
Third-row shoulder room	57.2 in

Steering

Steering type	Electric Power Assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	38 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension type	Double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire size

245/50R20 102H

Transmission

Final drive ratio	4.4
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	manual

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	4597 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4597 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	20 in
Wheel material	alloy
Wheel width	7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety28 std · 0 opt

Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
Surround View Monitor
Front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Rear Vision Camera with washer
Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
Trailer Stability Assist
Auto Vehicle Hold
Automatic Emergency Steering
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Driver's knee airbag
DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
Emergency Lane Keep Assist
Emergency Stop Assist
EyeSight® Assist Monitor: a 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 door unlock function (collision detection)
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
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
Rollover sensor
Vehicle Dynamics Control with traction control system and rollover sensor
Whiplash reducing front seats
Security system with engine immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual wheel ID and individual tire pressure display (in combination meter)

Infotainment11 std · 0 opt

11.6-inch Center Information Display (touchscreen)
Cabin Connect (amplifies driver's voice to third-row occupants)
Dual USB-A charge ports in third row
Harman Kardon® QuantumLogic™ surround sound system with 14 speakers
MySubaru Connected Services including MySubaru Companion and Companion+ (subscription required)
Steering wheel paddle shift control switches
Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen; wireless Apple CarPlay®; wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth® hands-free connectivity for phone, text, and streaming; AM/FM/HD radio, 4-month SiriusXM with 360L trial subscription, 4-month SiriusXM Travel Link® trial subscription
Subaru 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation with voice-activated navigation powered by TomTom; 3-year SiriusXM Traffic® trial subscription
USB-A and USB-C charge ports in rear center console
USB-A and USB-C input/charge ports in front center console
Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™

Convenience7 std · 0 opt

Power Rear Gate with Automatic Close & Height Memory
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
Electronic fuel door lock/unlock
Power door locks
Power windows with driver and front passenger auto-up/auto down, pinch protection and off-delay operation
Remote keyless entry system
12-volt power outlets in dash and cargo area

Climate1 std · 0 opt

Tri-Zone front and rear automatic climate control system

Seating9 std · 0 opt

60/40 split fold-down second row seatback with armrest and dual cupholders
All-Weather Package (heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, windshield wiper deicer)
12-way power driver's seat featuring 4-way power lumbar and two-position memory (synchronized with exterior power mirrors)
Second-row heated seats
4-way power lumbar support
4-way power front passenger seat
60/40 split fold-down third row seatback
Adjustable driver's seat cushion extension
Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery with Silver Stitching

Interior12 std · 0 opt

Heated steering wheel (360-degree coverage)
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with thin frame, compass and HomeLink
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
High-grade instrument combination meter with color LCD display
Leather-wrapped shift lever handle
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Overhead console with dual map lights, cabin view mirror and sunglasses holder
Rear door retractable sunshades
Second-row retractable sunshades
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio and vehicle control switches
Welcome Lighting
Carpeted floor mats with Ascent logo

Exterior16 std · 0 opt

Power-folding, Crystal Black Silica finish exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals
20-inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels with Dark Gray Machine Finish
Dark tint privacy glass
Daytime Running Lights
Dual tailpipes: single outlet stainless steel tips
Heated exterior mirrors
LED fog lights
LED headlights with a black inner bezel and black extension
Panoramic power moonroof with dual glass panels and sunshade
Passenger-side auto-tilt down when reversing
Rear combination lights: incandescent and LED with black chrome garnish extension
Rear window wiper with vehicle speed-sensing intermittent setting and washer
Roof rails (black)
Side and wheel arch cladding (black, with chrome trim on Limited and Touring, or black with bronze accents on Bronze Edition)
Sound insulation front door glass
Body-color exterior door handles and rear roof spoiler

Powertrain6 std · 0 opt

Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Dual-function X-MODE® featuring driver-selectable Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings
Active Torque Vectoring
Electronic parking brake
Lineartronic® CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle shift control switches
X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

Rear bumper with removable trailer hitch access panel

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Ascent. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Limited 8-passenger

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Subaru Ascent Limited 8-passenger?

The manufacturer lists $47,885 for the 2026 Subaru Ascent Limited 8-passenger. That is $7,090 above the Premium 8-passenger, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Subaru Ascent Limited 8-passenger add over the Premium 8-passenger?

Against the Premium 8-passenger, 20 features become standard that the Premium 8-passenger does not and 8 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.