Subaru Ascent towing capacity by year
The Subaru Ascent has tow data across 7 model years, from 2019 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Subaru Ascent carries a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Subaru Ascent page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Subaru Ascent max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Subaru Ascent, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Subaru Ascent years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Ascent | 6 | 5,000 |
| 2024 Subaru Ascent | 6 | 5,000 |
| 2023 Subaru Ascent | 6 | 5,000 |
| 2022 Subaru Ascent | 5 | 5,000 |
| 2021 Subaru Ascent | 4 | 5,000 |
Older Subaru Ascent years (2019–2020)
Earlier model years for the Subaru Ascent, going back to 2019. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Subaru Ascent | 4 | 5,000 |
| 2019 Subaru Ascent | 4 | 5,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.