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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Subaru
The Subaru Ascent is the brand's biggest vehicle — a three-row, seven- or eight-seat family SUV built specifically for North America and never sold new in Europe.
Price:43,461.00 USD
Price:43,856.00 USD
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Price:43,461.00 USD
Price:53,698.00 USD
Model profile
The Ascent launched for the 2019 model year on the Subaru Global Platform, replacing the older Tribeca in Subaru's line-up after a long gap in the large-SUV segment. It received a mid-cycle refresh for the 2023 model year, with revised styling front and rear, an updated interior and a larger available touchscreen.
Powertrain and equipment
Every Ascent uses the FA24 2.4-litre turbocharged flat-four (boxer) engine, producing about 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque — the latter available low in the rev range, which suits a heavy family SUV. Drive goes through a Lineartronic CVT to Subaru's signature Symmetrical AWD.
The Ascent is offered only as a three-row SUV, in trims that broadly run base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited and Touring. Eight-seat (bench) and seven-seat (captain's chairs) configurations are available depending on trim.
Vehicle selection
Ascents are common family SUVs across the US, so used supply is healthy from 2019 onwards.
The Ascent suits a buyer who needs three rows, wants standard all-wheel drive and serious towing, and specifically likes the Subaru boxer character — something no European-market Subaru of this size offers.
Vehicle data
| Seating | 7 or 8 |
|---|---|
| Length | ~196.8 in |
| Wheelbase | ~113.8 in |
| Width | ~76.0 in |
| Cargo (behind 1st row) | ~86.5 cu ft |
| Engine | FA24 2.4 L turbo boxer-4 |
|---|---|
| Power | ~260 hp |
| Torque | ~277 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT |
| Drive | Symmetrical all-wheel drive (standard) |
| Type | Three-row mid-size SUV |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2019–present |
| Ground clearance | ~8.7 in |
| Max towing | ~5,000 lb (~2,270 kg) |
| Assembly | Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Ascent is generally solid but has a few known weak points worth checking. The most discussed is the Lineartronic CVT on early 2019 cars, which was subject to service actions; confirm software updates and any transmission work were done.
Germany and Europe
US Ascents use a miles-per-hour cluster, US lighting with amber indicators and no rear fog lamp, and US-market EyeSight and telematics calibration.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Typical approval work includes fitting a rear fog lamp, converting headlights and indicators to EU spec, a km/h speedometer, and confirming lighting and safety systems.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Subaru Ascent is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Whether a duty benefit may be available for the specific vehicle is assessed individually. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the case and provide non-binding support through the process.
Yes. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is standard on every Ascent.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
A 2.4-litre turbocharged boxer-four (FA24) of about 260 hp, driving through a CVT.
Up to about 5,000 lb (2,270 kg) on properly equipped models — strong for the class.
Early-2019 CVT service actions, windshield cracking and turbo/oil discipline are the main things to check.
No. We are an independent broker and intermediary for used US vehicles, not a dealer, and we carry no margin on the car.
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