Families in Bassett, Danville, Rocky Mount, and Greensboro come in all shapes and sizes, as do vehicles designed to accommodate them. But if you’re in the market for a midsize crossover SUV that can seat up to eight people, it’s challenging to think of a more flexible, versatile, and excellent value option than the 2025 Subaru Ascent. With standard AWD and eight available trim levels, there’s a Subaru Ascent that suits almost every family.
The 2025 Subaru Ascent lineup could look a little overwhelming with eight models in the brochure. However, two of them are eight-seat versions of trim levels that are also listed in seven-seat versions. For all intents and purposes, there are six trim levels. The previous base model has been discontinued, which means the starting point in the range is now the more generously equipped Subaru Ascent Premium. Two new trim levels also join the 2025 lineup: the Bronze Edition and a new range-topper called the Onyx Edition Touring. In ascending order, the entire 2025 Ascent lineup includes the Premium 8-Passenger, Premium 7-Passenger, Onyx Edition 7-Passenger, Limited 8-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Bronze Edition 7-Passenger, Touring 7āPassenger, and the range-topping Onyx Edition 7-PassengerTouring 7-Passenger.
If you’ve spent a decent amount of time trawling through the impressive lineup to decide on the one right for you and your family, you might be pleased to know the powertrain choice is considerably more straightforward. And that’s because every version of the 2025 Subaru Ascent gets exactly the same powertrain. The engine powering the 2025 Subaru Ascent is a 2.4-liter flat-four that puts out 260 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft. of torque, which sends its power to all four wheels through a CVT transmission. Despite its size and eight-passenger capacity, the Ascent is pretty lithe around the urban jungle with light, quick steering, and an impressive 38-foot turning circle. On top of standard AWD, a big part of Subaru’s appeal is reliability. If you intend to keep your Subaru Ascent for the long term, you’ll be delighted to learn that 96% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last ten years are still on the road today. That’s more than you can expect from Subaru’s two big Japanese rivals that already trade heavily on their reliability.
With eight models to choose from, it wouldn’t be unrealistic to expect the base model to be lacking in its standard specification. However, that’s different with the 2025 Subaru Ascent. The Premium model comes with stain-resistant cloth upholstery, heated front seats, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a sizeable 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, paddle shifters, tri-zone climate control, and more. At the other end of the lineup, the Touring and Onyx Edition Touring trim levels come with standard Nappa-trimmed leather upholstery, a power tilt/sliding panoramic moonroof, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, a 120-volt AC power outlet, navigation, and a Harman Kardon premium audio system. All models have a raft of advanced safety features, including Vehicle Dynamics Control, Active Torque Vectoring, Trailer Stability Assist, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, and much more.
The 2025 Subaru Ascent is an incredibly capable, flexible, and versatile family vehicle with seating for up to eight people that represents tremendous value for money at every level. Discover it yourself with a test drive from Nelson Subaru at 4730 Virginia Ave, Bassett, Virginia, or call us at (276) 647-1775 to schedule a convenient appointment.