![]() Photo: Subaruįor more on the this SUV, check out all our Subaru Ascent reviews & news here. That puts the it in direct competition with most of the other models in the three-row mid-size SUV class. Subaru says the Ascent SUV can tow as much as 5,004 lb (2,270 kg) in its upper-level trims, only if the trailer has its own brakes. Mazda’s CX-9 can handle a trailer up to 3,500 lb (1,588 kg). ![]() The Subaru Ascent’s maximum trailer towing capacity is marginally better than that of Chevrolet’s Traverse, the Honda Pilot, the Hyundai Palisade, Kia’s Telluride, the Toyota Highlander and Volkswagen’s Atlas mid-size SUVs can tow up to 5,000 lb (2,268 kg). Next is the Nissan Pathfinder, which is rated to haul trailers up to 6,000 lb (2,722 kg). In the mid-size, three-row SUV class, the Dodge Durango has best-in-class towing capacity, at 8,700 lb (3,946 kg). Subaru Ascent towing capacity compared to SUV competitors The Subaru Outback’s towing specs went from 2,700 lbs in 2019 to 3,500 lbs in 2022 – a nice increase but still fairly low for a mid-size SUV. Of course, the compact Subaru Forester is smaller, but it’s grown in size over the years and doubled its towing specs to 3,000 lbs – which may be suffice for some weekend warriors. Below, a quick look at the Subaru SUV lineup towing figures (excluding the subcompact Crosstrek): Ascent towing specs compared to Outback & Forester Subaru SUV: All-wheel drive is standard in all versions. The transmission is a continuously variable automatic. All trims use a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, arranged in a horizontally opposed configuration for 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. Base Ascent models are rated to tow 2,002 lbs (908 kg).
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