In search of a stylish SUV that can also tow heavy items with ease in Lakeland and Lakeland Highlands? Look no further than the Subaru Ascent. When outfitted with the Subaru Ascent towing package and a Subaru Ascent tow hitch, your vehicle can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Learn all about the Subaru Ascent towing capacity below to see if this striking SUV will meet your needs in Winter Haven. 

How Much Can a Subaru Ascent Tow? 

As mentioned above, the Subaru Ascent towing capacity maxes out at 5,000 pounds. However, to achieve that level of towing power, you will need to opt for the Subaru Ascent towing package and the Subaru Ascent tow hitch. The standard Subaru Ascent towing capacity is 2,000 pounds. Keep in mind that the Subaru Ascent tow hitch is offered for the Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, and Touring trims.

So, how is the impressive Subaru Ascent towing capacity possible? It all starts with what's under the hood, which is a 2.4L DOHC Turbocharged engine that delivers 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. Subaru Symmetrical All-wheel Drive, Vehicle Dynamics Control, and a Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) are all standard offerings. 

What Can a Subaru Ascent Tow?

We've now answered, "How much can a Subaru Ascent tow?" Now you may be wondering what you can tow with this SUV. What can a Subaru Ascent tow? Quite a bit, actually! Here is just a sampling of what it can haul around Bartow and Lake Wales. 

  • Motorcycles
  • Utility Trailer
  • Pop-Up Camper
  • Tow Dolly with a Light Car
  • An A-Frame Trailer
  • Snowmobiles
  • ATVs
  • A Fishing Boat
  • Small Travel Trailer
  • Jet Skis
  • Landscape Trailer
  • Enclosed Utility Trailer

See the Subaru Ascent in Action Today 

If the Subaru Ascent towing capacity has caught your attention, why not see what else it has to offer? Visit the showroom at Subaru Lakeland to see it up close. You can also take it for a spin. We're just a short drive from Auburndale. Contact us today for more information. When you make us your destination for a new Subaru, you can also enjoy complimentary maintenance as part of our Subaru Maintenance Program. For two years or 24,000 miles, you won't spend a cent on routine auto services! 

In the meantime, you can learn more about the Ascent's efficient performance or compare it to the Outback.