2023 Subaru Ascent Review: This May SHOCK You… New Video

Subaru’s three-row SUV has impressive all-around performance. The Ascent’s smooth ride, functional interior, and slick power delivery helped lift it to success. The 2023 Subaru Ascent, a three-row midsize SUV, is Subaru’s largest model. Like the smaller Forester and Outback, the Ascent comes with standard all-wheel drive and enough ground clearance to help you maneuver in inclement weather or off road. It’s not as capable in the dirt as off-road-focused SUVs such as the Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco, but the Ascent is certainly one of your better midsize choices for getting up to eight passengers out into nature.

Subaru launched the Ascent for the 2019 model year. For 2023, it receives a variety of updates.
Changes include updated front and rear styling, with new lighting, bumpers and grille. The Ascent also comes standard this year with a bigger center touchscreen display. This is the 11.6-inch unit Subaru has been putting in its latest models, and it finally makes its debut here. Other changes include an improved forward collision mitigation system, a newly available top-down parking camera system, and a new Onyx Edition Limited trim.

It comes with all-wheel drive and enough seating to accommodate up to eight passengers. Powered by a torquey turbocharged 260-hp flat-flour engine bolted to a continuously variable automatic transmission. That’s marginally better than the Mazda CX-9 and Kia Telluride. The Ascent’s comfortable ride, massive infotainment touchscreen, and a long list of standard safety features are admirable. But its significant road noise and a cramped third row keep the Ascent from, well, ascending to the top rank of the mid-size three-row SUV segment.

In this video we are talking about the 2023 Model of The Subaru Ascent.

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Performance.

With the company’s trademark all-wheel-drive system, the Ascent is well suited for four-season family road trips. Its 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder powertrain delivers middling acceleration—a 6.7-second 60-mph time—and can be noisy under duress, but it’ll pull a camper trailer or speedboat. While the Subaru’s continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) contributes to a sometimes-noisy ride. The gearless gearbox is otherwise receptive and steady. Paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel are there for those who want more control over the transmission. It takes some getting used to the Ascent’s throttle response, which is particularly abrupt at low speeds around town. Meanwhile, the Subaru has a comfortable ride. Unfortunately, a lot of wind and road noise are noticeable while cruising on the highway. While the Subaru lacks the fun-to-drive nature found in the Mazda CX-9, the sizable three-row is nicely composed in normal driving. Its light and accurate steering responds to quick maneuvers and makes it feel relaxed at higher speeds.

Every Subaru Ascent has a 5000-pound towing capacity.

Styling.

In Subaru tradition, the 2023 Ascent wears understated lines. It’s like a tall, fuss-free Outback. That’s neither a compliment nor a put-down. Tweaks this year include new headlights and a revised front bumper with a broader chrome mustache than last year’s model, but you’ll have to compare the two side-by-side to spot the differences. Lovely details include a chunky roof rack and big door openings. Wheel sizes start at 18 inches and move up to 20s on higher-trim models. A blacked-out exterior package is optional, should it suit your tastes. 

Interior.

The Ascent’s interior has all the hallmarks of a large crossover, with a raised driving position and versatile seating configurations. while the cabin accommodates a crowd, its third-row passenger space trails larger, roomier alternatives such as the Volkswagen Atlas. Too bad only the top two models are available with desirable features such as heated rear seats, a memory driver’s seat, a power-adjustable passenger seat, and leather-trimmed upholstery. The Ascent can pack up to eight people inside. The Subaru has less interior cubby storage than most rivals. Still, it remains a capable travel companion with some clever cargo solutions. These include Velcro straps in the cargo area to hold up the load floor if you need the added room. Optional second-row captain’s chair is available that uses multiple levers for adjustments and will fold nearly flat.

Infotainment Technology.

The Subaru infotainment system lacks the customization settings and intuitive controls found in premier competitors. Still, it has features that consumers love, such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The standard 11.6-inch touchscreen has large onscreen icons that are easy to see and respond to your inputs quickly. While touch-only means there are more opportunities for driver distraction, the screen’s position and large icons mitigate this issue.

Fuel Economy.

The Ascent is expected to earn 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. Those who select the top-tier Limited and Touring models will lose 1 mpg in both categories.

Safety.

It’s likely to hold up very well in a crash, according to the NHTSA and the IIHS. And with standard automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and active lane control, it should do a good job avoiding a wreck.

A five-star NHTSA rating and a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS add points. All that safety gear nets another. And the Ascent offers an unusually good outward vision for a big SUV.

Pricing.

Its estimated price starts at around $35,000.

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