The Subaru Ascent is a mid-sized crossover that you should consider if you are looking for one. This SUV can accommodate up to 8 people and has three rows. It can tow up 5,000 pounds.
For families who are looking for a reliable, spacious, and practical vehicle, the Subaru Ascent is an excellent choice. The car has enough room for seven or eight people in a standard configuration, but if you need a third row, there's a third-row bench included. There's plenty of legroom for the middle seats with 38.6 inches.
The Ascent's all-wheel drive system is not intended for serious offroading. However, it has a strong hill-descent control function. Turbocharging also helps the car climb up and down. It also has 8.7 inches of ground clearance which is a class-leading feature.
The Ascent's X-Mode traction management software is what sets it apart from other SUVs. This feature allows it switch to high-speed traction mode which optimizes vehicle performance on both dry or wet surfaces. On the downside, it can be a bit annoying in stop-and-go traffic. It's still fun to ride and works well on straight roads.
The Ascent's design is both comfortable and intuitive. It has a touchscreen interface and physical controls. There is plenty of space for books and other small items. It has comfortable rear seats and good support for the front.
The cargo volume increases to 86.5 cubic feet when the third and second rows are folded down. It's quite a bit of space for a mid-size SUV. Furthermore, the Ascent boasts 17.8 cubic feet in cargo space behind the third-row. With all the seats in place, it offers 153.5 cubic yards of passenger space.
It also comes standard with all-wheel driving. The Subaru Ascent has a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. These numbers allow it to accelerate to 60 miles per hour in 6.5 seconds and to tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Ascent has automatic emergency brakes, blind-spot detection, and rear crosstraffic alert in its lower trim levels. There's ample cargo space and seating for up to five people in the back.
Higher trim levels will have captain's chair in the second or third row. It's easier to reach the third and fourth rows, and offers greater comfort for those driving.
Subaru Ascent comes with a wide variety of safety technologies including blind-spot detection, lane-keeping aid, and adaptive cruise controller. Starlink Infotainment System allows for easy access to all of these options. Apple CarPlay is also available.
There are many other user-friendly features on the Ascent. These include a rear liftgate with keyless entry and push button start, a tether for third-row seats, and a keyless entry and push button start. The Ascent has an Anti-Theft Device. It also has Automatic Climate Control. Power Windows. Heated seats.