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2023 Subaru Ascent
$33,895 - $48,195Starting MSRP
Crystal Black Silica
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
21 MPG Comb.
Transmission
CVT w/OD
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
7 Seats
Overview
The Subaru Ascent is powered by a 2.4L turbocharged flat 4-cylinder "boxer" engine that makes 260 horsepower, sending power to all four wheels via a CVT variable ratio transmission. The resulting powertrain cuts a good balance between acceleration...
What’s new in the 2023 model?
The Subaru Ascent gets a few changes for 2023, a new 11.6-inch touchscreen has been added and the exterior gets a refreshed styling.
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Exterior
Crystal Black Silica
Cosmic Blue Pearl
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Autumn Green Metallic
Crimson Red Pearl
Dark Mahogany Pearl
Dark Mahogany Pearl
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal White Pearl
Specs
EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4
Displacement: 2.4 L/146
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 260 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 277 @ 2000
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: CVT w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.49 - 0.83
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.39
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.44
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.65
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.51
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 25
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 190
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4590
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 5000
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Double Wishbone
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P245/50HR20
Rear Tire Size: P245/50HR20
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 20 X 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 38
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 19.3
Wheelbase (in): 113.8
Length, Overall (in): 196.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 76
Height, Overall (in): 71.6
Track Width, Front (in): 64.4
Track Width, Rear (in): 64.2
Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.7
Liftover Height (in): 32
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 82.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 48
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in): 20.3
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): 47.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 45.9
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 33.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 72.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 42.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 17.6
Passenger Capacity: 7
Passenger Volume (ft³): 150.2
Front Head Room (in): 40.4
Front Leg Room (in): 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in): 61.1
Front Hip Room (in): 57.8
Second Head Room (in): 38.7
Second Leg Room (in): 38.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 60.3
Second Hip Room (in): 57.2
Third Head Room (in): 36.2
Third Leg Room (in): 31.7
Third Shoulder Room (in): 57
Third Hip Room (in): 45.9
Vehicle Name: Subaru Ascent
Body Style: Sport Utility
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.4
Pricing
This model has 8 different trims.
MSRP
$48,195
Invoice
$44,814
Description
2.4 L/146, 260 @ 5600, CVT w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 8 different trims.
City
19 MPG
Hwy
25 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Description
2.4 L/146, 260 @ 5600, CVT w/OD
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