2021 Subaru Ascent SUV

2021 Ascent

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Competition

$32,295 MSRP From
22.5 mpg AVG, Comb.
260 hp Max. Power
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Subaru Ascent is a seven to eight-seat large-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2021 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from Subaru Ascent has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width:
Width W/O Mirrors: 76 in
Length: 196.8 in
Height: 71.6 in
Wheelbase: 113.8 in

2021 Ascent has a relatively short wheelbase ( 113.8 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4430 - 4603 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.2 inHip Room: 57.7 inHead Room: 40.1 - 41.3 inShoulder Room: 61.1 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 38.6 inHip Room: 57.5 inHead Room: 38.7 - 40 inShoulder Room: 60.3 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

47 - 47.5 ft³

2021 Ascent seats from seven to eight adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Ascent ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 47 - 47.5 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2021 Ascent 8-Passenger	2021 Ascent Premium	2021 Ascent Limited	2021 Ascent Touring
Starging MSRP	$32,295	$34,795	$39,595	$45,445
Engine	2.4 L/146	2.4 L/146	2.4 L/146	2.4 L/146
HP	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Drivetrain	All Wheel	All Wheel	All Wheel	All Wheel
City	21 MPG	21 MPG	20 MPG	20 MPG
Highway	27 MPG	27 MPG	26 MPG	26 MPG
Combined	23 MPG	23 MPG	22 MPG	22 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost

2021 Ascent SUV comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $1,583 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Ascent has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 22.5 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 62
Recalls: 1

2021 Ascent SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed sixty-two complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There is also one recall issued by Subaru, which by itself is a relatively low number.