2021 Subaru Ascent is a 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2021 Subaru Ascent offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2021 Subaru Ascent currently has 6 published trims and 6 documented versions in this Guide. Equipment and availability can vary by version.
2021 Subaru Ascent is a 7-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2021 Subaru Ascent offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
The published 2021 Subaru Ascent trim lineup includes 8- Passenger, Premium 7- Passenger, Premium 8- Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Limited 8- Passenger, and Touring 7- Passenger. Trim names are the shopper-facing starting point, while engines, drivetrains, equipment, packages, pricing, and exact versions can still vary inside the lineup.
The 2021 Subaru Ascent powertrain record includes versions such as 8- Passenger ICE AWD cvt 260 hp, Limited 7-Passenger ICE AWD cvt 260 hp, Limited 8- Passenger ICE AWD cvt 260 hp, Premium 7- Passenger ICE AWD cvt 260 hp, Premium 8- Passenger ICE AWD cvt 260 hp, and Touring 7- Passenger ICE AWD cvt 260 hp. Use the exact version details whenever output, drivetrain, transmission, fuel type, or electrification changes within the lineup.
Published performance-related specifications for 2021 Subaru Ascent include 8- Passenger 260 hp AWD cvt, Limited 7-Passenger 260 hp AWD cvt, Limited 8- Passenger 260 hp AWD cvt, Premium 7- Passenger 260 hp AWD cvt, Premium 8- Passenger 260 hp AWD cvt, and Touring 7- Passenger 260 hp AWD cvt. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.
Published capability information for 2021 Subaru Ascent includes 5,000 lb towing, 86 cu ft max cargo. Capability belongs to specific supported versions, so maximums are never universalized across the whole lineup.
Exterior information for 2021 Subaru Ascent includes 196.8 in long, 76 in wide, 71.6 in high, 113.8 in wheelbase. Body dimensions, wheels, colors, lighting, roof or bed equipment, and appearance details can vary by trim and package, so exact applicability stays tied to the supported version.
Interior information for 2021 Subaru Ascent includes 7 seats, 86 cu ft cargo, 5,000 lb towing, Nappa Leather Seating, Ventilated Front Seats, Leather-Trimmed Upholstery, and Nappa Leather-Trimmed Upholstery. Cabin layout, seating, materials, controls, and equipment can differ by trim or version, so exact availability remains scoped to the supported version.
The available infotainment, connectivity, or vehicle technology details for 2021 Subaru Ascent are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim.
Safety and driver-assistance information for 2021 Subaru Ascent includes NHTSA_5_STAR_SAFETY_RATINGS overall 5. Crash-test results, recalls, safety equipment, and driver-assistance systems describe different things, so AutoUnite keeps them separate instead of collapsing them into one score.
Everyday-use information for 2021 Subaru Ascent includes Nappa Leather Seating, Ventilated Front Seats, and 7 seats, 86 cu ft cargo, 5,000 lb towing. AutoUnite uses documented convenience, climate, seating, access, and capacity information to explain daily usability without turning subjective impressions into facts.
Published seating and cargo information for 2021 Subaru Ascent includes 7 seats, 86 cu ft cargo, 5,000 lb towing. Passenger and cargo capacity can change by body style, seating layout, battery packaging, bed setup, or exact version.
The available color, wheel, or appearance details for 2021 Subaru Ascent are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim.
The available package details for 2021 Subaru Ascent are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim.
The available standalone option or optional equipment details for 2021 Subaru Ascent are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim.
The 2021 Subaru Ascent specification record includes 8- Passenger ICE AWD cvt 260 hp, Limited 7-Passenger ICE AWD cvt 260 hp, Limited 8- Passenger ICE AWD cvt 260 hp, Premium 7- Passenger ICE AWD cvt 260 hp, Premium 8- Passenger ICE AWD cvt 260 hp, 196.8 in long, 76 in wide, 71.6 in high, 113.8 in wheelbase, 7 seats, 86 cu ft cargo, 5,000 lb towing, and combined 23. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.
The available warranty, maintenance, or ownership details for 2021 Subaru Ascent are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim.
Reliability and service context for 2021 Subaru Ascent includes recalls: 2, complaints: 102, and manufacturer communications: 384. These records are information, not a failure-rate or reliability score, and AutoUnite does not turn complaint, recall, or service volume into an unsupported ranking.
Market information for 2021 Subaru Ascent is intentionally kept separate from permanent vehicle truth. When fresh inventory, asking-price, incentive, or market observations are available they can be added here without changing the underlying model-year facts.
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