2027 Subaru Ascent towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000 lb
- Cheapest at max
- Premium AWD
- 2.4L 4cyl
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
Top 44% of 79 SUVs (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. Under the rating, but over 85% of curb weight.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Room left
- 1,000 lb (20% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
- 90% of 4,450 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,000 lb: Premium AWD, $40,795.
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| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,450 lb | $40,795 |
| Premium 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,450 lb | $40,795 |
| Premium 8-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,466 lb | $40,795 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,587 lb | $47,985 |
| Limited 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,587 lb | $47,985 |
| Limited 8-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,603 lb | $47,985 |
| Limited Bronze Edition AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,587 lb | $49,095 |
| Limited Bronze Edition 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,587 lb | $49,095 |
| Touring AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,596 lb | $51,165 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,596 lb | $51,165 |
| Onyx Edition Touring AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,595 lb | $51,995 |
| Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,595 lb | $51,995 |
Highest rating by year
Same max rating from 2019 to 2027: 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Ascent (this car) | 5,000 lb | Premium AWD | $40,795 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 5,000 lb | LT FWD | $41,100 |
| Subaru Forester | 3,500 lb | Wilderness AWD | $39,485 to $39,495 |
| Subaru Trailseeker | 3,500 lb | Premium AWD | $39,995 |
| Tesla Model Y | 3,500 lb | RWD | $39,990 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ