What the Premium 7-passenger adds over the Premium 8-passenger
Spec
Premium 8-passenger
Premium 7-passenger
Curb weight (maximum)
4449 lbs
4433 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
4449 lbs
4433 lbs
Passenger seating capacity
8
7
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
153.2 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
41.2 in
Second-row headroom
40 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)
$40,795
Seating
Passenger seating capacity
7
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
245/60R18 105H
Transmission
Final drive ratio
4.4
Transmission speeds
8
Transmission type
manual
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
4433 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
4433 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
18 in
Wheel material
alloy
Wheel width
7.5 in
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety26 std · 0 opt
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
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
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)
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
11.6-inch Center Information Display (touchscreen)
Dual USB-A charge ports in third row
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
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
Seating7 std · 0 opt
60/40 split fold-down second row seatback with armrest and dual cupholders
StarTex®-trimmed interior upholstery with silver stitching
Interior9 std · 0 opt
Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink®
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Gloss black interior accents
Leather-wrapped shift lever handle
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Overhead console with dual map lights, cabin view mirror and sunglasses holder
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio and vehicle control switches
Welcome Lighting
Carpeted floor mats with Ascent logo
Exterior13 std · 0 opt
18-inch Aluminum-Alloy Wheels with Black 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
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
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
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 Premium 7-passenger
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2026 Subaru Ascent Premium 7-passenger?
The manufacturer lists $40,795 for the 2026 Subaru Ascent Premium 7-passenger. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Subaru Ascent Premium 7-passenger add over the Premium 8-passenger?
Against the Premium 8-passenger, 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.