Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity (2019 - 2023)

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Last Updated 2023-04-01

Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Overview

The Subaru Ascent towing capacity ranges between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs across various years and trims.

For instance, the 2023 Subaru Ascent has a minimum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs, while the 2023 Subaru Ascent has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Subaru Ascent.

The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Subaru Ascent.

Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
Year	Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
2023	Base 8 Passenger	2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2023	Limited 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2023	Limited 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2023	Onyx Edition 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2023	Onyx Edition Limited 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2022	Base 8 Passenger	2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2022	Limited 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2022	Limited 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2022	Onyx Edition 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2022	Premium 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2021		2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2021	Limited	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2021	Premium	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2021	Touring	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2020	8 Passenger	2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2020	Limited 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2020	Limited 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2020	Premium 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2019	2.4T 8 Passenger	2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2019	2.4T Limited 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2019	2.4T Limited 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2019	2.4T Premium 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs

Subaru Ascent SUV concept car unveiled at 2017 New York International Auto Show

Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2023 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2023 Subaru Ascent towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2023 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
Base 8 Passenger	2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Limited 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Limited 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Onyx Edition 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Onyx Edition Limited 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Touring 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs

a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2022 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2022 Subaru Ascent towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2022 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
Base 8 Passenger	2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Limited 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Limited 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Onyx Edition 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Touring 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs

2021 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2021 Subaru Ascent towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2021 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
	2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Limited	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Touring	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs

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2020 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2020 Subaru Ascent towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2020 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
8 Passenger	2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Limited 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Limited 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Touring 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
	2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Limited	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Touring	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs

2019 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2019 Subaru Ascent towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2019 Subaru Ascent Towing Capacities
Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
2.4T 8 Passenger	2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2.4T Limited 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2.4T Limited 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2.4T Premium 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2.4T Premium 8 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2.4T Touring 7 Passenger	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
	2,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Limited	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Touring	5,000 lbs	2.4L H4	AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD	260 HP / 277 ft/lbs