Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -21 City / 26 -27 HWY
Horsepower
260
Seats
7 -8
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle William D
Ascent 2021 - honest review.
I haven't any issues with the ascent yet. The performance of the car has so far exceeded my expectations in handling, power and reliability. The gas mileage has not been great but it was expected. I haven't tried towing anything yet so that is my next test.
accountCircle Carol G
I like the lane departure warning and the blind spot signal when changing lanes.
I am very pleased with my Subaru ascent. I had a 2019 Subaru ascent and I upgraded to the 2021 due to 0% financing. It is easy to drive and I love the third row seat because it is a full seat and not a small one like other cars. I like all of the added features which are included such as heated seats heated steering wheel and all the other safety features that come standard with the Subaru ascent.
accountCircle Marc Isikoff
More value than any other SUV in it's class
The 2021 Ascent Touring has as much luxury if not more than it's competitors (the usuals like heated and ventilated seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated retractable side mirrors and heated windshield, rain sending wipers). They give you AWD though while others you must pay more. You get 8.7" ground clearance so you can offroad better than its competitors, and tow 5k for boat launches and camping trips. The ride is smooth and powerful. You are to keep at or below 4k rpms though and you won't hear the engine much and there's almost no road noise even at highway speeds. The Harman Kardon speakers are great, and the visibility is amazing. You get a higher seat position than others (Mazda) and won't be priced gouged by the dealer (Kia, Hyundai will). If the aesthetics aren't pleasing, remember it's an SUV not a race car. And for safety, it's right up there with Volvo and it's adaptive cruise control makes road trips a breeze. Zero problems.
accountCircle Brittnie V
Reliable, standard technology, limited cargo space.
I love my ascent it holds my family of five comfortably. Only downside is the cargo space is limited when the third row is up. It has been reliable and good on gas. This is my second Subaru and I am very happy with all the technology that comes standard.

Subaru Ascent Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
260 HP 23 MPG 8 Seats
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Premium
260 HP 23 MPG 7 Seats
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Limited
260 HP 22 MPG 7 Seats
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Touring
260 HP 22 MPG 7 Seats
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2021 Subaru Ascent Owner Reviews

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5 stars 83%
4 stars 0%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 17%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Carol G on March 25, 2021
I like the lane departure warning and the blind spot signal when changing lanes.
I am very pleased with my Subaru ascent. I had a 2019 Subaru ascent and I upgraded to the 2021 due to 0% financing. It is easy to drive and I love the third row seat because it is a full seat and not a small one like other cars. I like all of the added features which are included such as heated seats heated steering wheel and all the other safety features that come standard with the Subaru ascent.
accountCircle Marc Isikoff on January 12, 2021
More value than any other SUV in it's class
The 2021 Ascent Touring has as much luxury if not more than it's competitors (the usuals like heated and ventilated seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated retractable side mirrors and heated windshield, rain sending wipers). They give you AWD though while others you must pay more. You get 8.7" ground clearance so you can offroad better than its competitors, and tow 5k for boat launches and camping trips. The ride is smooth and powerful. You are to keep at or below 4k rpms though and you won't hear the engine much and there's almost no road noise even at highway speeds. The Harman Kardon speakers are great, and the visibility is amazing. You get a higher seat position than others (Mazda) and won't be priced gouged by the dealer (Kia, Hyundai will). If the aesthetics aren't pleasing, remember it's an SUV not a race car. And for safety, it's right up there with Volvo and it's adaptive cruise control makes road trips a breeze. Zero problems.

Ranks #1 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2021 Subaru Ascent has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 15 other Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #8 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2021 Subaru Ascent has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #8 of 20 other Midsize SUVs.

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

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Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety