Pricing for the 2019 Subaru Ascent three-row
crossover SUV has been announced. Including destination, the base trim carries
an MSRP of US$ 32,970. That's with standard eight-passenger seating, and like
every Ascent, a 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.4-liter boxer-4, a CVT and
all-wheel drive.
Standard equipment on the base Ascent includes
18-inch alloy wheels, tri-zone climate control, EyeSight accident avoidance tech,
four USB ports, and Subaru's 6.5-inch Starlink touchscreen that brings with it
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Ascent Premium starts at US$ 35,170 and can be had
with either 7- or 8-passenger seating (the latter includes second-row bench
seating). It adds blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warning systems, privacy
glass, heated mirrors, a windshield wiper de-icer, a power-adjustable driver
seat, heated front seats, stain-resistant upholstery, a leather-wrapped
steering wheel, rear climate controls, and an upgraded 8-inch version of
StarLink. Towing capacity is also raised to 5,000 pounds. There are two
optional packages available on the Premium that adds some of the upper trim
levels' features.
The Ascent Limited starts at US$ 39,970 with either 8-
or 7-passenger seating. It adds 20-inch wheels, adaptive LED headlights, LED
foglights, a power liftgate, leather seating, proximity entry and push-button
start, second-row sunshades and two additional USB ports. An optional package including
a panoramic sunroof, a cargo cover, integrated navigation and a Harman Kardon
sound system can be added for US$ 2,950.
The top Ascent Touring costs US$ 45,670. It includes
the Limited's options plus chrome exterior trim, automatic wipers, unique Java
Brown leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, wood trim, ventilated front
seats, even more USB ports (up to eight), a Cadillac-like rearview camera
mirror and a 180-degree front view camera.
The 2019 Subaru Ascent will arrive in dealers this
summer.
