This preview of the 2024 Subaru Ascent will be updated when official prices, information, and specs become available.

What kind of vehicle is the 2024 Subaru Ascent? What does it compare to?

The Ascent is the biggest Subaru, a three-row crossover SUV with standard all-wheel drive, turbocharged power, and lots of safety tech. Shop it against the Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, and Nissan Pathfinder, among myriad big SUV rivals. 

Is the 2024 Subaru Ascent a good SUV?

Lacking a hybrid option, the Ascent is a thirsty choice. But it’s fairly powerful, has a well-thought-out interior, and comes with a wide array of crash-avoidance tech. (Read more about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2024 Subaru Ascent?

The Ascent should enter what may be the current generation’s model year with limited tweaks. 

Wearing bloated Forester lines, this big SUV has a conservative, boxy style that places function ahead of form. Big windows and narrow roof pillars enhance outward vision. Inside, the 11.6-inch touchscreen takes center stage on a busy dash loaded with small-item storage areas. 

Just one powertrain has been offered in the Ascent: a 2.3-liter turbo-4 rated at 260 hp and teamed with a CVT and all-wheel drive. The combination endows the Ascent with decent passing power and sure-footed traction on slippery surfaces. While no off-roader, the Ascent nonetheless sits a bit higher than most rivals and thus is more comfortable on a trail than nearly all of its competitors. It has a smooth, comfortable ride with good road isolation, though road noise is a touch high. 

The big interior offers a choice between two captain’s chairs or a three-piece bench in the second row, plus a third row that can accommodate adults in reasonable comfort. Cargo space is excellent, enhanced in part by the tall roof. 

The Ascent has done well in crash tests. All versions have a good automatic emergency braking system and adaptive cruise control, while blind-spot monitors are fitted to just about every trim level. Other line-wide tech includes wireless smartphone mirroring and plenty of USB ports. 

How much does the 2024 Subaru Ascent cost?

Figure just north of $35,000 for a base Ascent, which isn’t bad when you factor in its standard all-wheel drive. The Premium trim with heated seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat can nudge the price tag closer to $40,000, but that still undercuts many competitors. Final prices should be released later in 2023.

Where is the 2024 Subaru Ascent made?

In Lafayette, Indiana.