Subaru Announces Improvements, Pricing for 2027 Ascent 

As of this writing, 2026 has not yet reached its halfway mark, but Michael Hohl Subaru is ready to announce the changes and pricing for the 2027 Subaru Ascent. This three-row crossover is largely left unchanged from the 2026 Ascent, save for some thoughtful enhancements throughout the vehicle. Recognizing the growing popularity of USB-C charging ports, Subaru has added them for 3rd-row passengers. The ports are located on the right-rear quarter trim near the third-row seats and include protective covers to keep them free of dirt and dust. 

A particularly thoughtful new feature is an interior light OFF switch that lets drivers disable door-activated interior lighting with a single touch, preventing the lights from turning on when doors are opened or closed. The primary benefit is to prevent waking passengers who may be sleeping in the back seats. 2027 also introduces a new Deepwater Blue Pearl exterior color exclusive to the Ascent. 

All Ascents are powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine producing 260 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with a Lineartronic® CVT that includes an 8-speed manual mode and paddle shifters. Like most Subaru model lines, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-MODE® is standard across the model line, along with Hill Descent Control, a form of low-speed cruise control for descending steep unpaved surfaces. Every Ascent also has up to 5,000 pounds of towing capability. 

The 2026 Ascent earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and the 2027 model is likely to earn the same when it is tested. All Ascent models are equipped with standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which includes: 

• Wide-Angle Mono Camera and Emergency Stop Assist,  
• Blind-Spot Detection 
• Lane Change Assist 
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert 
• Reverse Automatic Braking 
• Automatic Emergency Steering.  

A DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System is included in Limited, Limited Bronze Edition, Touring, and Onyx Edition Touring trims. 

Trims and Prices 

Ascent Premium $40,795 

The base Ascent is available with a second-row bench seating three for total seating of 8 or with second-row captain’ chairs with no difference in cost. Key features include: 

• 19 cupholders,  
• USB-A and USB-C ports across every row 
• Raised roof rails 
• Power Tailgate  
• 11.6-inch Subaru Multimedia Plus system with a high-resolution touchscreen  
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility.  
• Bluetooth® hands-free connectivity, HD Radio®  
• Black StarTex® upholstery with silver contrast stitching  
• Heated front seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel 
• ,8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat,  
• Dual-zone front climate control with automatic rear climate controld 
• Rear privacy glass  
• Keyless Access with Push-Button Start 
• 4-month free trials of SiriusXM with 360L and Travel Link®  
• 18-inch alloy wheels 
• LED fog lights 
• Trailer Stability Assist 

Ascent Limited $47,985 

The Limited is also available with either seven or eight seating capacity and adds: 

• LED tailgate lamp 
• 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory 
• 4-way power front passenger seat 
• Rear-seat sunshades 
• 20-inch Dark gray machine finish alloy wheels  
• Chrome lower door cladding 
• Power-folding side mirrors with memory 
• Harman Kardon® speaker system, 
• 11.6-inch Multimedia System with Navigation 
• Surround View Monitor 
•  Cabin Connect, which projects the driver’s voice to rear passengers 

Ascent Limited Bronze Edition $49,095 

Based on the 7-passenger Limited the Bronze Edition returns with bronze exterior and interior accents including: 

• Bronze-finish 20-inch alloy wheels 
• bronze grille and lower cladding  
• Contrast bronze seat stitching  
• Bronze steering wheel stitching and center spoke insert 

Ascent Touring $51,165 

The Touring comes as a 7-seater and adds the following features: 

• Nappa leather-trimmed seating with ventilated front seats 
• High-grade leather-wrapped steering wheel 
• dark woodgrain trim on the front center console.  
• Ambient interior and footwell lighting  
• Chrome-finish door handles and front intake cover 
• Smart Rear-View Mirror with auto-dimming, compass, and HomeLink®  
• 120-volt power outlet in the cargo area  

Ascent Onyx Edition Touring $51,995 

The flagship Ascent trim is based on the Touring and thus is also exclusively a 7-seater but adds the following aesthetic enhancements:  

• 20-inch black-finish alloy wheels 
• Black window molding 
• Gloss-black grille 
• Crystal Black Silica accents on the wing and roof spoiler 
• High-grade leather-wrapped steering wheel with green contrast stitching  

All Ascent models are built in the U.S. at the Lafayette, Indiana assembly plant. The first 2027 Ascent models are expected to arrive in our new car inventory in the summer of 2026 and may have arrived by the time you read this. If not, ask one of our sales professionals to inform you when the first models arrive.