2021 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity

There are many reasons to choose a new 2021 Subaru Ascent to be your next SUV. An affordable starting MSRP of just $32,295. A spacious cabin with available second-row captain’s chairs. A standard turbocharged engine. But how much can the Ascent tow, and will it be enough for your Watsonville area lifestyle? Luckily, the new Subaru Ascent boasts a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds! Learn more with the Subaru experts from Santa Cruz Subaru when you contact us or visit our Subaru dealership in Capitola!

Towing Capacity of the 2021 Subaru Ascent by Trim Level

Though the maximum Subaru Ascent towing capacity is 5,000 pounds, the towing capacity of your 2021 Ascent will vary based on the trim you choose, and there are four trim choices in total. Here’s how the towing capacity of the Subaru Ascent varies by trim level:

• Subaru Ascent: 2,000 pounds
• Subaru Ascent Premium: 5,000 pounds
• Subaru Ascent Limited: 5,000 pounds
• Subaru Ascent Touring: 5,000 pounds

2021 Subaru Ascent Engine & Drivetrain Specifications

What makes the Subaru Ascent towing capacity so impressive? Only the best engineers worked on this Subaru SUV to make it family-friendly and ultra-capable. Accordingly, the new Ascent comes standard with the well-regarded Subaru Symmetrical AWD drivetrain, not to mention a potent turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder engine. Here are the specs for the standard Ascent engine so you can have a better idea of how it provides superior performance on Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley streets:

• 2.4-liter DOHC direct-injection intercooled aluminum alloy horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER® engine includes a turbocharger for punchier performance and Dual Active Value Control System (DAVCS)
• Achieves up to an EPA-estimated 27 mpg highway/21 mpg city in Ascent and Ascent Premium trims; 26 mpg highway/20 mpg city in Ascent Limited and Ascent Touring trims
• Provides 260 hp @ 5,600 RPM
• Provides 277 lb-ft of torque @ 2,000-4,800 RPM
• Mated to a Lineartronic® CVT transmission

Find & Finance Your Next Subaru Ascent at Santa Cruz Subaru

Ready to get behind-the-wheel of the perfect new Subaru Ascent for your unique needs? Find it here at Santa Cruz Subaru near Monterey and Aptos! Our new Subaru inventory has something in-stock for everyone and our affordable financing solutions and new vehicle incentives are designed to make affording the perfect vehicle easier than ever!