The 2027 Subaru Ascent for sale in Santa Cruz is Subaru’s three-row SUV, seating up to eight passengers with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and up to 5,000 pounds of towing capability. It is the Subaru built for bigger families and bigger trips.
The 2027 Subaru Ascent is a three-row SUV available in 7- or 8-passenger configurations. Every model uses a 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine making 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque, paired with a Lineartronic CVT with an 8-speed manual mode and paddle shifters.
Safety is a core strength. The Ascent earned a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and every trim includes EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, blind-spot detection with Lane Change Assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and Reverse Automatic Braking. New for 2027, USB-C charging ports reach the third row, and a one-touch switch keeps interior lights off for sleeping passengers.
The Ascent is built for families who need room for everyone and everything. The Premium trim alone includes 19 cupholders, USB ports in every row, raised roof rails, and a power rear gate for loading beach gear and groceries.
Standard X-MODE with Hill Descent Control adds confidence on steep mountain roads, and Trailer Stability Assist helps keep a camper or boat steady on the way to a weekend on the water. For road trips beyond Santa Cruz County, rear-seat comfort features and three rows of space make long drives easier on the whole family.
The Premium covers family essentials with an 11.6-inch touchscreen and heated front seats. The Limited adds heated second-row seats, a Harman Kardon speaker system, navigation, a surround-view monitor, and Cabin Connect, which projects the driver’s voice to the rear rows. The Limited Bronze Edition adds distinctive bronze styling. The Touring and Onyx Edition Touring offer second-row captain’s chairs, ventilated front seats, and a 120-volt cargo outlet, with Nappa leather on the Touring.
Santa Cruz Subaru is an authorized Subaru retailer at 4100 Auto Plaza Dr in Capitola, serving families across Santa Cruz County. Our dealership has earned the Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award and is a Certified Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer. Bring the whole family to test the seating, or start your search online.
