The 2025 Subaru Ascent is a versatile three-row SUV featuring standard all-wheel drive (AWD). It offers a number of trims that deliver comfort, technology, and helpful driver-assistance features.
2025 Subaru Ascent Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Subaru Ascent
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Subaru Ascent
For 2025, the Subaru Ascent simplifies its lineup by discontinuing the base model and positioning the Premium trim as the new entry-level option. The lineup also expands with the debut of the Bronze Edition and Onyx Edition Touring trims.
Design
The Ascent features a functional design with sleek LED lighting and rugged cladding. The Bronze Edition adds bronze-colored wheels and accents. The Onyx Edition offers a sporty blacked-out aesthetic. Available 20-inch wheels provide added curb appeal.
Powertrain
The 2025 Subaru Ascent comes standard with a 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer engine producing 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. It features Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-Mode driving mode. When properly equipped, it features a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds.
Interior
Standard features on the Premium trim include heated front seats, an eight-way power driver’s seat, and tri-zone climate control. The Onyx Edition adds water-repellant upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and a panoramic moonroof. Moving up, the Limited offers leather-trimmed seating, heated second-row outboard seats, and memory settings for the driver’s seat and power mirrors. The Touring trim features ventilated Nappa leather seats and unique woodgrain.
Technology
The Ascent comes with an 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, HD Radio, and Bluetooth connectivity. Higher trims add features like built-in navigation, Harman Kardon premium audio with 14 speakers, and Cabin Connect for easier in-vehicle communication.
Safety
Standard driver-assistance features on the 2025 Ascent includes blind-spot detection, lane-change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency steering, and reverse automatic braking. Higher trims include features like a 360-degree parking camera system, rain-sensing wipers, and driver-attention monitoring.
Pricing and Release Date
At the time of this writing, the 2025 Subaru Ascent has a base MSRP of $38,795. The Onyx Edition starts at $42,195, the Limited starts at $45,995, and the Touring trim starts at $48,995. The range-topping Onyx Edition Touring starts at $49,995. The Ascent starts at a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The 2025 Subaru Ascent is available in dealers now.