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2024 Subaru Ascent: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Subaru Ascent is a carryover with no major changes. Its trim lineup, powertrain, styling, safety equipment, and infotainment system remain essentially unchanged from 2023.
About the 2024 Subaru Ascent
First-generation Ascent (2019-present), second model year after the 2023 styling and tech update.
Subaru positions the Ascent as its biggest and most family-focused SUV: a three-row vehicle built for seven or eight passengers, road-trip cargo, standard all-weather traction, and strong safety tech. Its core appeal is simple and practical for family buyers who want standard AWD, useful towing ability, a roomy cabin, and Subaru’s safety-first reputation without moving into a truck-based SUV or a luxury brand.
The 2024 Ascent is a three-row family SUV with seating for up to eight, a 260-horsepower turbocharged engine, standard AWD, and an 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Premium adds useful family and towing equipment, the Onyx versions pair black exterior details with water-repellent upholstery, and Touring tops the range with Nappa leather, ventilated front seats, premium audio, and a 360-degree camera system.
2024 Subaru Ascent specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 5000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 75.6 cu-ft | 75.6 cu-ft | 75.6 cu-ft | 72.8 cu-ft | 72.8 cu-ft | 72.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 31.7 in | 31.7 in | 31.7 in | 31.7 in | 31.7 in | 31.7 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||
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| Roof Rails | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2024 Subaru Ascent compared with the 2023 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2024. The Ascent carries over the 2023 trim lineup, turbocharged engine, standard AWD, exterior design, safety equipment, and 11.6-inch touchscreen system.
Did the 2024 Subaru Ascent get a new engine?
No, the 2024 Ascent keeps the same 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, continuously variable automatic transmission, and standard AWD used across the lineup in 2023.
Does every 2024 Subaru Ascent have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes, every 2024 Ascent has an 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Built-in navigation is reserved for higher trims, including Onyx Edition Limited and Touring.
Which 2024 Subaru Ascent trim is the most upscale?
Touring is the most upscale 2024 Ascent trim. It has Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, built-in navigation, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a panoramic moonroof, and a 360-degree camera system.
Is the 2024 Subaru Ascent worth choosing over the 2023 model for newer features?
No major feature upgrade separates the 2024 Ascent from the 2023 model. Both have the updated exterior, 11.6-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, and newer EyeSight safety setup introduced for 2023, so condition, mileage, and trim equipment matter more when comparing them.
2024 Subaru Ascent Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Subaru Ascent.
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2024 Subaru Ascent
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“The Subaru Ascent is an extremely comfortable vehicle, with numerous safety features from a reliable car manufacturer who stands behind their vehicles.”