2026 Subaru Ascent trim levels explained

All 13 trims

What changes at each step

1. Premium to Premium 7-Passenger: $0

   Premium AWD $40,795 to Premium 7-Passenger AWD $40,795.

   • Seats: 8 to 7.
   • Cargo: 42.1 cu ft to 17.8 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

2. Premium 7-Passenger to Premium 8-Passenger: $0

   Premium 7-Passenger AWD $40,795 to Premium 8-Passenger AWD $40,795.

   • Seats: 7 to 8.

   No equipment data.

3. Premium 8-Passenger to Limited: +$7,090

   Premium 8-Passenger AWD $40,795 to Limited AWD $47,885.

   • MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
   • Seats: 8 to 7.
   • Cargo: 17.8 cu ft to 42.1 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

4. Limited to Limited 7-Passenger: $0

   Limited AWD $47,885 to Limited 7-Passenger AWD $47,885.

   • Cargo: 42.1 cu ft to 17.6 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

5. Limited 7-Passenger to Limited 8-Passenger: $0

   Limited 7-Passenger AWD $47,885 to Limited 8-Passenger AWD $47,885.

   • Seats: 7 to 8.

   No equipment data.

6. Limited 8-Passenger to Limited Bronze Edition: +$1,110

   Limited 8-Passenger AWD $47,885 to Limited Bronze Edition AWD $48,995.

   • Seats: 8 to 7.
   • Cargo: 17.6 cu ft to 42.1 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

7. Limited Bronze Edition to Limited Bronze Edition 7-Passenger: $0

   Limited Bronze Edition AWD $48,995 to Limited Bronze Edition 7-Passenger AWD $48,995.

   • Cargo: 42.1 cu ft to 17.6 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

8. Limited Bronze Edition 7-Passenger to Touring: +$2,170

   Limited Bronze Edition 7-Passenger AWD $48,995 to Touring AWD $51,165.

   • Cargo: 17.6 cu ft to 42.1 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

9. Touring to Touring 7-Passenger: $0

   Touring AWD $51,165 to Touring 7-Passenger AWD $51,165.

   • Cargo: 42.1 cu ft to 17.6 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

10. Touring 7-Passenger to Onyx Edition: +$830

    Touring 7-Passenger AWD $51,165 to Onyx Edition AWD $51,995.

    • Cargo: 17.6 cu ft to 42.1 cu ft.

    No equipment data.

11. Onyx Edition Touring to Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger: $0

    Onyx Edition Touring AWD $51,995 to Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger AWD $51,995.

    • Cargo: 42.1 cu ft to 17.6 cu ft.

    No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited AWD, $47,885.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $40,795.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited AWD, $47,885.
• Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Limited AWD, $47,885.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium AWD, $40,795.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Premium AWD, $40,795.
• Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Premium AWD, $40,795.
• Cheapest trim with a third row: Premium AWD, $40,795.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited AWD, $47,885.
• Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited AWD, $47,885.
• Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Limited AWD, $47,885.
• Not on any trim: premium audio, remote start.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

No equipment data for 8 trims.

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: every trim.
• 7 or more seats: Premium AWD, 8 seats, $40,795.
• The most hp: every trim, 260 hp.
• The best mpg: Premium AWD, 22 mpg, $40,795.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

• Added: none.
• Dropped: Onyx Edition Premium AWD, Onyx Edition 7-Passenger AWD, Bronze Edition AWD, Bronze Edition 7-Passenger.
• Carried over with a price: 13 trims. Median change: $0.

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