Subaru 2024 Ascent – $37,000 to $51,235

Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com on Subaru 2024 Ascent - $37,000 to $51,235

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Subaru of America today announced pricing on the 2024 Ascent,* its 3-row, 7- or 8-passenger SUV. The Ascent has decent amount of standard safety, driver assist, and in-vehicle technologies. Available in six trim levels – Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition Limited, Limited and Touring – the 2024 Ascent arrives in Subaru retailers this fall and will be priced from $35,790 to 49,790 plus $1295 or $1445 destination and delivery depending on state.

Standard items include “Steering Responsive” LED headlights with High Beam Assist; Rear Seat Reminder; front tri-zone and rear automatic climate control; automatic power door locks; power windows and power side mirrors; security system with engine immobilizer; rear vision camera; USB-A and USB-C input/charge ports in the front center console; USB-A and USB-C charge ports in the rear center console; raised roof rails; 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels in silver finish and 19 cupholders.

The  engine is a the familiar 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine, rated at 260 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s pared with a variable transmission with an 8-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle This powertrain allows up to 5000 pounds of towing capacity, the most of any Subaru in history. All trim levels come standard with the so-called Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control for all-weather and trail-driving. Standard Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) helps to maintain vehicle stability while towing. The TSA system has yaw sensors to monitor trailer sway and then can brake individual wheels to stabilize the vehicle and trailer.

The so-called STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system is standard across the model line. The 11.6-inch center information display has a high-definition touchscreen for multimedia, climate control, X-MODE, and vehicle configuration settings. The multimedia system also includes wireless Apple CarPlay; wireless Android Auto; AM/FM/HD Radio; Bluetooth hands-free phone, text, and audio streaming connectivity; rear vision camera and SiriusXM® and SiriusXM Travel Link® (4-month free Platinum subscription).

Ascent Premium: Priced from $36,795, the Premium trim includes all standard equipment from the Base above and adds Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert; Auto Emergency Steering; body-color side mirrors; rear window privacy glass; 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift lever handle; second-row independent Automatic Climate Control; and an All-Weather Package with heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, and windshield wiper deicer. The Ascent Premium is offered in 7- or 8-passenger configuration. The SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services and Wi-Fi hotspot are available with a subscription on Premium and higher trim levels.

An optional $1460 convenience package for Premium with 8-passenger seating includes Keyless Access with Push-Button Start; Power Rear Gate; Reverse Automatic Braking; and Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink®. These are standard on Premium with 7-passenger seating.

Ascent Onyx Edition: The Onyx Edition, priced at $41,595, is equipped with exclusive exterior elements in black finish and 20-inch alloy wheels. On the inside, the seats are wrapped in gray Subaru StarTex® water-repellant material and paired with black accent trim throughout the cabin. The seats, dash, door panels, and leather-wrapped steering wheel are complemented with striking green stitching.

Building from the 7-passenger Premium trim, the Onyx Edition adds dual-function X-MODE; Reverse Automatic Braking; heated steering wheel (360-degree coverage); LED fog lights; panoramic power moonroof, and cargo cover. Standard items are an Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink®, Power Rear Gate, and Keyless Access with Push-Button Start. The Onyx Edition comes exclusively in the 7-passenger configuration.

Ascent Limited: Starting at $41,895, the Limited includes all Premium features and adds Keyless Access with Push-Button Start; Reverse Automatic Braking; DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System; Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink®; dual-function X-MODE; Power Rear Gate with vehicle lock button and dual USB-A input/charge ports in the third row.

The Limited interior has leather-trimmed upholstery; 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way power lumbar and two-position memory; adjustable driver’s seat cushion extension; 4-way power front passenger seat; exterior power mirrors with 2-position memory synchronized with driver’s seat position memory and second-row sunshades. The Limited adds second-row, outboard heated seats, and a heated steering wheel (360-degree coverage).

Externally, the Limited has LED fog lights; lower door cladding with chrome accents; body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals; and 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels in dark gray with machine finish. The Limited is available in 7- or 8-passenger configurations. An option package that includes Cabin Connect; Surround View Monitor; STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; Harman Kardon premium audio with 792-watt equivalent amp and 14 speakers, power panoramic moonroof, and a retractable cargo cover is available for $3,550.

Ascent Onyx Edition Limited: Priced at $46,595, The Onyx Edition Limited includes items from the Limited and adds Cabin Connect; Surround View Monitor; STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; Harman Kardon premium audio with 792-watt equivalent amp and 14 speakers; power panoramic moonroof and a retractable cargo cover. The Onyx Edition Limited comes equipped with the same exterior and interior elements as the Onyx Edition and comes only in  7-passenger configuration.

Ascent Touring: Priced at $48,495, the top-of-the-line Ascent Touring is equipped with all Limited items and adds Cabin Connect and Surround View Monitor along with an 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; Harman Kardon QuantumLogic (sic) surround sound system with 14 speakers; power panoramic moonroof; rain-sensing wipers; smart rearview mirror; 180-degree front-view camera, and a retractable cargo cover.  Touring also comes standard with a high gloss black grille; chrome door handles; and satin chrome power-folding exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals.

The interior includes woodgrain-pattern accent trim in a matte finish and Java Brown perforated Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery with tan stitching. Also optional on select exterior colors is Slate Black perforated Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery with silver stitching. Three-mode ventilated driver and front passenger seats are also standard. The Touring is offered only in the 7-passenger configuration.

*Ascent is built at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) in Lafayette, Indiana, along with Crosstrek (2.5-liter), Legacy and Outback.

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