Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Overview
The Subaru Ascent towing capacity ranges between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
For instance, the 2024 Subaru Ascent has a minimum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs, while the 2024 Subaru Ascent has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Subaru Ascent.
Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.
All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a
braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without
brakes will be much less.
Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.
2024 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Data
The 2024 Subaru Ascent towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2024 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Touring 7-Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Premium 8-Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Premium 7-Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Onyx Edition 7-Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Limited 8-Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
2024 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Limited 7-Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Base 8-Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2023 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Data
The 2023 Subaru Ascent towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2023 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Touring 7 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Premium 8 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Premium 7 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Onyx Edition Limited 7 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Onyx Edition 7 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Limited 8 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
2023 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Limited 7 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Base 8 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2022 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Data
The 2022 Subaru Ascent towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2022 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Touring 7 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Premium 8 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Premium 7 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Onyx Edition 7 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Limited 8 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Limited 7 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
2022 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Base 8 Passenger SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2021 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Data
The 2021 Subaru Ascent towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2021 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Touring SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Premium SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Limited SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Data
The 2020 Subaru Ascent towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2020 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Touring SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Premium SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Limited SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| Touring 7 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Premium 8 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
2020 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Premium 7 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Limited 8 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Limited 7 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| 8 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Data
The 2019 Subaru Ascent towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.
2019 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Touring SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Premium SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| Limited SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| SUV |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| 2.4T Touring 7 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| 2.4T Premium 8 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
2019 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| 2.4T Premium 7 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| 2.4T Limited 8 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| 2.4T Limited 7 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
5,000 lbs |
| 2.4T 8 Passenger |
2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
- a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
- a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
- a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.
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