What You Need to Know About the Subaru Ascent Engine

Even with its size, the 2026 Subaru Ascent still manages to be an efficient SUV. It provides exciting power too, thanks to its innovative Subaru Ascent engine. Kirby Subaru of Ventura shares what makes the engine so unique and its notable performance specs.

SUBARU BOXER® Engine

The 2026 Subaru Ascent is powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder engine. The intercooled, aluminum-alloy, 16-valve engine is also horizontally opposed and features direct-injection. The SUBARU BOXER® engine is undeniably durable and has stood the test of time. It combines turbocharged power with the impressive efficiency of direct injection to deliver enticing power without excessive fuel consumption.

Engine Specs

As the largest Subaru SUV ever, the 2026 Subaru Ascent requires some serious power. Luckily, with its SUBARU BOXER® engine, you’ll always have the power you need. The three-row SUV generates up to 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. It takes approximately 6.8 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph. When properly equipped, the engine also helps the midsize SUV tow up to 5,000 lbs.

Enhanced Capabilities

You can easily harness all the Subaru SUV’s power with its notable capabilities. It comes equipped with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive®, which improves your traction, even in adverse driving conditions. It features X-MODE®, which optimizes both the engine output and transmission ratio to help engage the all-wheel drive system and limit wheelspin. The capable SUV also features Hill Descent Control, Vehicle Dynamics Control, Active Torque Vectoring, and a Traction Control System (TCS).

Test-Drive the 2026 Subaru Ascent in Ventura, CA

We’d love to help you experience the elevated power and capabilities of the 2026 Subaru Ascent. All it will take is one short test drive. Stop by Kirby Subaru of Ventura to take the three-row SUV for a spin today!