Bring Everyone Along in the 2027 Subaru Ascent

Three-Row SUV: 2027 Subaru Ascent Review

Family life rarely travels light, and the 2027 Subaru Ascent is built to keep up. With seating for seven or eight passengers, standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, a turbocharged engine, and flexible cargo space, this three-row SUV makes everything from school drop-offs to family road trips more manageable. At Schaller Subaru in Berlin, CT, families looking to find the right Subaru can explore an SUV that combines everyday practicality, passenger comfort, and confident performance through Connecticut's changing seasons.

The 2027 Ascent lineup includes five trims: Premium, Limited, Limited Bronze Edition, Touring, and Onyx Edition Touring. Each offers a different mix of comfort, technology, and distinctive styling, and 2027 updates include new exterior colors, third-row USB-C charging, and an interior-light OFF switch for added convenience. Browse our available inventory online or visit Schaller Subaru to compare trims, explore family-friendly features, and schedule a test drive.

Interior: Comfort Beyond the Front Row

The Ascent’s cabin is organized around passenger flexibility. Premium and Limited offer seven- or eight-passenger layouts, while Limited Bronze Edition, Touring, and Onyx Edition Touring seat seven. Second-row captain’s chairs provide an alternative to the bench-seat configuration.

Interior Dimensions

• Front/second-/third-row legroom: 42.2/38.6/31.7 inches
• Front/second-/third-row headroom: 41.2/40.0/36.2 inches without a moonroof
• Moonroof headroom: 40.0 inches in front and 38.7 inches in the second row
• Cargo space behind the third row: 17.8 cubic feet; 17.6 with a moonroof
• Cargo space with the third row folded: 43.5 cubic feet; 42.1 with a moonroof
• Cargo space with both rear rows folded: 75.6 cubic feet; 72.8 with a moonroof

Keep the third row upright for extra passengers, or fold it when luggage takes priority. Passenger capacity and cargo capacity work together, so consider the seating arrangement you will use most often.

Interior Highlights

• Premium: Black StarTex® upholstery and an 8-way power driver’s seat
• Limited and higher trims: 12-way power driver’s seat with memory and a 4-way power front passenger seat
• Limited and higher trims: Heated second-row outboard seats and retractable sunshades
• Touring: Perforated Nappa leather-trimmed seating and ventilated front seats
• All trims: Heated steering wheel and split-folding third-row seatbacks
• 2027 addition: Interior-light OFF switch

Power-seat memory helps accommodate different drivers, while second-row heating extends comfort beyond the front seats. The lighting switch is a small but useful detail when opening a door during a trip with resting passengers.

Exterior: Family Utility With Individual Style

The Ascent combines a substantial three-row profile with trim-specific finishes. The Limited Bronze Edition adds bronze wheels and accents, while the Onyx Edition Touring uses black-finish details for a different expression of the same passenger-focused SUV.

Exterior Dimensions

• Overall length: 196.8 inches
• Overall width: 76.0 inches; 85.9 inches including mirrors
• Overall height: 71.6 inches including roof rails
• Wheelbase: 113.8 inches
• Ground clearance: 8.7 inches
• Approach/departure/breakover angles: 17.6/21.8/18.2 degrees

Check mirror width when assessing garage space, and account for roof-mounted accessories when evaluating overhead clearance. The raised stance provides clearance for uneven roads without changing the need to judge obstacles carefully.

Exterior Highlights

• Premium: Black-finish 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
• Limited and Touring: Dark-gray 20-inch wheels with a machine finish
• Limited Bronze Edition: Bronze-finish 20-inch wheels
• Onyx Edition Touring: Black-finish 20-inch wheels
• All trims: Raised roof rails and Power Rear Gate with Automatic Close and Height Memory
• Limited and higher trims: Power-folding mirrors, panoramic moonroof, and new LED rear gate lamp

The power rear gate simplifies loading, while height memory helps manage clearance beneath a garage door. The rear gate lamp on upper trims adds illumination when unloading luggage or organizing gear after dark.

Exterior Paint Options

• Autumn Green Metallic
• Crystal Black Silica
• Dark Mahogany Pearl
• Daybreak Blue Pearl
• Deepwater Blue Pearl
• Ice Silver Metallic
• Magnetite Gray Metallic
• Crystal White Pearl

Daybreak Blue Pearl and Deepwater Blue Pearl are premium paint choices, with Deepwater Blue Pearl exclusive to the Ascent within Subaru’s lineup. Green and blue finishes offer a more colorful look, while black, white, silver, and gray provide understated alternatives.

Performance: One Turbocharged Foundation

Every Ascent trim uses the same turbocharged gas engine, so choosing additional comfort or styling does not change its core output. The powertrain pairs Subaru’s horizontally opposed engine design with standard AWD and terrain-management technology.

Engines and Powertrains

• Engine: 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder
• Turbocharger: Twin-scroll design with intercooler
• Horsepower: 260 horsepower at 5,600 rpm
• Torque: 277 lb-ft of torque from 2,000 to 4,800 rpm
• Recommended fuel: 87-octane gasoline

Torque delivered across that engine-speed range supports the Ascent’s passenger-carrying and trailering role. The shared engine also makes it easier to compare trims around seating, equipment, and comfort rather than different power levels.

Transmission and Drivetrain

• Transmission: Lineartronic® continuously variable transmission
• Manual control: Selectable eight-speed manual mode with paddle shifters
• Drivetrain: Standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
• Terrain assistance: X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
• Vehicle control: Active Torque Vectoring and Vehicle Dynamics Control with traction control

The transmission handles routine shifting automatically, while paddle controls offer another way to manage response. AWD and terrain assistance support traction, but they do not eliminate the importance of suitable tires, road conditions, and attentive driving.

Towing and Capability

• Maximum towing capacity: 5,000 pounds when properly equipped
• Trailering support: Trailer Stability Assist
• Roof-rail dynamic load capacity: 176 pounds
• Roof-rail static load capacity: 700 pounds

Towing capacity creates possibilities for recreational equipment, provided the loaded trailer and vehicle remain within all applicable limits. Static roof capacity applies while stationary, not while driving; roof accessories must also meet their own ratings.

Driving Experience and Efficiency

• MacPherson-type front suspension and double-wishbone rear suspension
• Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
• Turning circle: 38.0 feet
• Standard Auto Vehicle Hold

These systems support everyday steering, ride control, and stop-and-go use. Fuel consumption depends on conditions and loading, so consider your regular passengers, cargo, and towing needs alongside the vehicle’s equipment.

Tech Features: Keep the Rows Connected

The 2027 Subaru Ascent features a large central touchscreen and wireless phone integration throughout the lineup. Upper trims add built-in navigation, upgraded audio, and cabin communication technology that can be especially useful with passengers farther behind the driver.

Displays and Infotainment

• Premium: 11.6-inch Subaru Multimedia Plus System
• Limited and higher trims: 11.6-inch multimedia system with navigation
• Driver information: 4.2-inch color combination meter display
• Premium audio: Six-speaker system
• Limited and higher trims: Harman Kardon® 14-speaker surround-sound system

The shared touchscreen size keeps the interface familiar across trims. Navigation and the audio upgrade give frequent travelers additional reasons to consider Limited or a higher configuration.

Connectivity and Convenience

• Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• USB-A and USB-C charging access across the rows
• Limited and higher trims: Cabin Connect
• Available subscription-based remote engine start and climate controls
• Available Wi-Fi hotspot with an active service subscription

Charging access helps passengers keep devices ready for longer trips. Cabin Connect projects the driver’s voice toward rear passengers, making conversations easier without requiring the driver to turn around.

Safety Review: Assistance From the Start

Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology gives every Ascent a broad set of assistance features. These systems support an attentive driver rather than replacing responsibility for steering, braking, and monitoring traffic.

Driver-Assistance Technology

• Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
• Pre-Collision Braking
• Lane Departure and Lane Sway Warning
• Lane Keep Assist and Emergency Lane Keep Assist
• Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Limited and higher trims: DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System

Cruise and lane-support functions assist during routine highway travel, while blind-spot and cross-traffic alerts add information during lane changes and reversing. DriverFocus adds driver-attention monitoring on equipped trims.

Parking, Visibility, and Vehicle Safety

• Standard Rear-Vision Camera
• Standard Reverse Automatic Braking
• Standard Steering Responsive Headlights
• Limited and higher trims: Surround View Monitor
• Touring and Onyx Edition Touring: Smart Rear-View Mirror

Camera systems help assess nearby surroundings when maneuvering a three-row SUV. The Smart Rear-View Mirror provides another rearward viewing option when passengers or cargo affect the conventional mirror’s view; always check surroundings directly.

Bring Your Plans to Schaller Subaru

From packed school schedules to spontaneous family getaways, the 2027 Subaru Ascent has the space, capability, and comfort to keep everyone moving. With flexible three-row seating, standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and thoughtful family-friendly features, this SUV is ready for whatever your calendar has planned. Whether you need seating for eight or prefer the premium appointments of the Touring trim, the Ascent offers versatility without compromising comfort.

Your family's next adventure starts at Schaller Subaru in Berlin, CT. Browse our available inventory online, compare trims and seating configurations, or estimate your current vehicle's trade-in value using our convenient online tools. Contact our team today to schedule a test drive and see how the 2027 Subaru Ascent can make room for everything that matters.

*Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.