Subaru has released official pricing and information
for the 2020 Ascent in the United States. The mid-size SUV is now offered with
a Rear Seat Reminder system on all trim levels that prevents child/pet
entrapment in the vehicle by prompting drivers to check the rear seat before
exiting.
At US$ 31,995, the starting price remains unchanged.
The base model comes with a 6.5-inch infotainment system with smartphone
integration, multi-function display, three-zone climate control, Auto Hold, EyeSight
tech, X-Mode, all-wheel drive, power door locks and side mirrors, and 18-inch
wheels.
The Premium spec adds spill-repellent cloth
upholstery, 8-inch infotainment system, Wi-Fi connectivity, leather-wrapped
steering wheel and gearshift lever, rear climate controls, heated front seats,
windshield wiper de-icer and rear privacy glass. Lane Change Assist, Rear
Cross-Traffic Alert and Blind-Spot Detection are also standard. New for the
2020MY for Premium and above grades is the one-touch interior illumination
on/off controls. This version is offered from US$ 34,395.
Priced from US$ 39,345, the Limited version adds
leather-trimmed upholstery, second-row captain chairs or bench seating, keyless
entry&go, two additional USB ports that bring the total number to six,
adaptive headlights with high beam assist, LED fog lamps, 20-inch wheels, a
slightly revised exterior and more.
The range-topping Touring has an MSRP of US$ 45,045 and
brings Java Brown leather, woodgrain-pattern matte finish trim, heated steering
wheel, ventilated front seats, 120-volt outlet, 8 USB ports, Harman Kardon
audio, panoramic power moonroof, rain-sensing wipers, Smart Rearview Mirror and
180-degree camera at the front. Power still comes from the 2.4-liter boxer engine that delivers 260
hp and 376 Nm of torque, paired to a CVT with an
8-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle shifters.
