What's New for 2021
For the new model year, Ascent swaps out standard adaptive cruise control for new Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control. The new system integrates Lane-Centering technology, which helps control steering. Additionally, Steering-Responsive LED Headlights, which use to be optional, are now standard on all models.
Interior and Versatility
Inside the 2021 Ascent, Hanahan families will enjoy a spacious and attractive cabin with thoughtful design elements and high-quality materials. Plus, Ascent offers an abundance of standard and available(*) amenities to enhance the experience, including tri-zone automatic climate control, advanced smartphone integration, leather upholstery*, heated and ventilated seats*, rear sunshades*, and a panoramic sunroof.
Ascent provides comfortable accommodations for up to eight riders. And if you don't require the extra seatbelt, you can select a 7-seat configuration with second-row captain's chairs. Split-folding rear seats can be rearranged quickly to meet your passenger/cargo needs, up to 86 cubic feet of max cargo capacity.
Performance
Whether you're merging onto a busy highway or trying to safely pass a slow-moving tractor-trailer, Ascent offers quick and confident acceleration. Under the hood, a turbocharged 2.4-liter powerplant (260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque) pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission, sending power to the standard Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system. And with standard X-MODE traction and hill control, plus 8.7-inches of ground clearance, you're not limited to driving on the asphalt.
When properly equipped, Ascent can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
