2025 Subaru Ascent

After six years of serving as Subaru’s three-row midsize crossover SUV, the Ascent is due for a redesign. Will that happen in 2025, or will Subaru delay the all-new Ascent until 2026? No matter what happens, rest assured the 2025 Ascent will continue to offer more blizzard-busting and off-roading capability than most of its rivals, packaged in several trim levels each featuring plenty of practicality. You can bet Subaru’s EyeSight driving assistance and Starlink infotainment technologies will be present and accounted for. In addition, the Ascent will have standard all-wheel drive coupled with impressive ground clearance. You can also count on enough power to transport up to eight passengers and tow a modestly sized trailer.

Edmunds spotlight: Will there be a redesign of the 2025 Ascent?

Subaru introduced the Ascent in 2019 and refreshed it in 2023. If it carries over into 2025, it will be a 7-year-old design in a segment full of newer rivals. So, the time has come for Subaru to prepare for an all-new Ascent, but as of this writing, the timing remains a mystery. Considering the broader move to electrification, it’s a good bet the next-generation Ascent will offer a hybrid powertrain of some kind, and perhaps one of the plug-in variety to offer short-range electric driving with the ability to travel across the country without ever plugging the SUV in. We would also expect technology updates and a more refined interior when a redesigned Ascent materializes.

Competitors to consider

Based on its status as a family-sized crossover, the Ascent competes with everything from the Chevrolet Traverse and Ford Explorer to the Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride. Nearly every automaker has an SUV like the Ascent in its lineup, so if this Subaru isn’t right for you, there are plenty of alternatives.

The Subaru Ascent has plenty to offer anyone looking for a midsize three-row SUV. Safe, practical and equipped with standard all-wheel drive, the 2025 Ascent should appeal to families looking for more interior room and cargo space than any other Subaru provides.