The 2026 Subaru Ascent in a Nutshell
By the late 2000s, Subaru realized it needed a larger seven-seat crossover to compete with the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Its first attempt didn’t go so well with the controversially styled Tribeca. Thankfully, Subaru regrouped and launched the Ascent in 2018 for the 2019 model year.
Today, the Ascent is a solid seller and a far more successful product than its predecessor. It’s also known as the Evoltis (an odd name for a vehicle that’s far from electrified) in other markets, and only one generation has been made. That said, a major facelift in 2023 gave it a fresher look and some feature upgrades.
The 2026 Ascent is largely carried over from the 2025 model. There are seven trims to choose from and just one engine choice. As for pricing, it starts at $40,795 to $51,995.
2026 Subaru Ascent Lease Deals for November
Available on Subaru’s official website, it’s the entry-level Premium trim gets a special lease deal this month. One can lease this midsize three-row crossover for less than $400 per month, so it’s a particularly tempting offer. From now until December 1, 2025, the Ascent Premium (8-seater) is available for $395 per month for 36 months, with $4,394 due at signing.
But for those looking for an even sweeter deal, Subaru is also leasing the 2025 Ascent Premium (7-seater) for even less. Go for this model, and it’s $365 for 36 months with $4,364 due at signing. Do note that it’s $0.15 for every mile exceeded over 10,000 miles.
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2026 Subaru Ascent Highlights
Regardless of trim, all Ascents are powered by a 2.4-liter boxer engine that’s good for 260 hp and 277 lb-ft. Of course, all-wheel drive is standard, as this is a Subaru after all. Eight and seven-seater versions are available, with the latter getting captain’s chairs in the second row. It’s also the reason why the Ascent range ballooned to seven variants.
Premium models already come pretty well equipped with advanced driver assists as standard, along with an all-weather package, connected services, and a power tailgate. The Limited adds leather, heated seats for the first two rows, driver attention assist, an upgraded infotainment system, and 20-inch alloys. There’s also a Limited Bronze Edition that gives the crossover, you guessed it, bronze highlights inside and out.
Opt for the Touring, and you get those captain chairs as standard plus Nappa leather, a panoramic sunroof, and a Harman/Kardon sound system. As for the Onyx Edition, it’s another way of saying “Black Edition” with all the shiny bits replaced by gloss black trims.
Final Thoughts
There’s a lot to like about the Ascent. Chief among these is the suite of standard safety features, which earns it a Top Safety Pick from the IIHS. Standard all-wheel drive means a little more peace of mind when the going gets slushy, and the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system is one of the more capable systems out there. And while it’s not what anyone would call fun to drive, it makes up for it by offering a great value proposition. Oh, and it can tow 5,000 lbs too.
James Riswick
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