Gas three-row SUV · 2021–2026
Used Subaru Ascent
Usually about $24k–$40k used.
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Standard AWD and good safety scores, held back by a strained CVT and thirsty engine.
Specs at a glance
- Estimated used price
- $24k–$40k
- Model years
- 2021–2026
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Economy
- 22 mpg
- Seats
- 8 (kid-sized third row)
- Cargo
- 18 cu ft (86 folded)
- Towing
- 5,000 lb
- All-wheel drive
- Standard
- Reliability
- average
- Cabin quality
- average
- Driving fun
- below average
Subaru Ascent vs its closest rivals
| Vehicle | Used price | Seats | Cargo (cu ft) | Economy | Towing | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Ascent | $24k–$40k | 8 | 18 | 22 mpg | 5,000 lb | average |
| Chevrolet Traverse | $24k–$42k | 8 | 23 | 22 mpg | 5,000 lb | average |
| Ford Explorer | $24k–$42k | 7 | 18 | 23 mpg | 5,300 lb | average |
| Volkswagen Atlas | $24k–$42k | 7 | 21 | 22 mpg | 5,000 lb | average |
| Toyota Highlander | $28k–$42k | 8 | 16 | 24 mpg | 5,000 lb | excellent |
- Chevrolet Traverse: Cavernous inside, but interior materials and reliability trail the Korean rivals.
- Ford Explorer: Rear-drive based so it tows well, but build quality complaints are common.
- Volkswagen Atlas: A genuinely adult-sized third row, undercut by so-so reliability and VW service costs.
- Toyota Highlander: The third row is genuinely small for the class. Check it with real people in it.