Powerful Subaru Ascent Engine and Towing Specs

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The Subaru Ascent is designed for drivers who need a flexible family vehicle that excels in comfort and utility. Inside, the Ascent offers three rows of seating to fit up to eight passengers alongside a high-tech cabin equipped with standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. Built on a rigid platform and standing tall with 8.7 inches of ground clearance, it features standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE traction technology. This ensures optimal grip and confidence on slick highways, dirt roads, or when managing a heavy load over tough terrain.

How Much Can a Subaru Ascent Tow?

Every single trim level in the vehicle’s lineup delivers identical maximum hauling power when properly equipped. This uniform design makes it easy to choose a model based on your favorite interior amenities without worrying about sacrificing performance:

• Premium: Up to 5,000 pounds
• Onyx Edition: Up to 5,000 pounds
• Limited: Up to 5,000 pounds
• Limited Bronze Edition: Up to 5,000 pounds
• Touring: Up to 5,000 pounds
• Onyx Edition Touring: Up to 5,000 pounds

Is There a Subaru Ascent Towing Package?

While Subaru does not bundle these features into a single factory-labeled option group, you can seamlessly configure the official Subaru Ascent towing package using genuine factory accessories. Achieving the maximum 5,000-pound capability requires upgrading your SUV with a dealer-installed, heavy-duty Class III trailer hitch featuring a 2-inch receiver tube, matching trailer-wiring harness, and a hitch ball mount. This hardware configuration links directly with the vehicle’s standard Trailer Stability Assist system, which monitors trailer sway and uses automatic wheel braking to keep your entire setup stable.

What Can the Subaru Ascent Tow?

With a 5,000-pound maximum limit and a 500-pound tongue weight capacity, this midsize SUV can safely pull a diverse array of equipment for recreation or work, including:

• Lightweight pop-up campers and teardrop trailers
• Small to mid-sized travel trailers
• Jet skis, wave runners, or a small speed boat
• A pair of ATVs or snowmobiles on an open utility trailer
• Enclosed moving and landscaping trailers

Subaru Ascent Engine Specs

The impressive trailering limits of this midsize SUV are anchored by a high-torque, factory-tested powertrain engineered to handle heavy loads without over-revving:

• Engine Type: 2.4-liter turbocharged direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder
• Horsepower: 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm
• Torque: 277 lb-ft @ 2,000–4,800 rpm
• Transmission: Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with an 8-speed manual mode and steering-wheel paddle shifters

Get Equipped

When you are ready to build the ultimate adventure vehicle, the team at Southern Team Subaru is here to help you configure your SUV with the exact parts you need. Our parts department supplies genuine factory components, and our expert service technicians will ensure your Class III hitch and wiring harness are flawlessly integrated into your vehicle’s safety and electrical systems.