2023 Subaru Ascent
It’s the biggest Subaru that can be bought now. The Ascent SUV has three rows and enough seats for up to eight people. It has an all-wheel drive. The Ascent has a flat-flour, 260-hp turbocharged engine that is connected to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). On our 75-mph highway fuel economy test route, the Ascent got 27 mpg. That’s a little bit better than the last Mazda CX-9 and Kia Telluride we tried in this segment. The Ascent has a nice ride, a big touchscreen for entertainment, and a long list of usual safety features. But the Ascent can’t rise to the top of the mid-size three-row SUV market because it makes a lot of noise on the road and the third row is small.
What’s Coming in 2023?
For 2023, Subaru will update the three-row Ascent with a new grille design, updated lights, and better standard equipment. The 6.5-inch and optional 8.0-inch infotainment screens have been changed with an 11.6-inch touchscreen that is set up in a vertical position. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, and Subaru’s EyeSight safety suite has been updated to make driving aids like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist better. The Ascent now has an extra 360-degree camera and a Cabin Connect system that lets people in the first and third rows talk to each other. The Onyx Edition gets green stitching on the inside, a panoramic sunroof, and more driving modes, including one that lets you drive downhill.
Total units sold Approx: 11,720(Till September)
Pricing Subaru Ascent
Trim | Engine | Price |
Base 8‑Passenger | 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder | $34,195 |
Premium 8‑Passenger | 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder | $36,795 |
Premium 7‑Passenger | 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder | $38,255 |
Onyx Edition 7‑Passenger | 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder | $41,595 |
Limited 8‑Passenger | 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder | $41,895 |
Limited 7‑Passenger | 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder | $41,895 |
Onyx Edition Limited 7‑Passenger | 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder | $46,595 |
Touring 7‑Passenger | 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder | $48,495 |
Subaru Ascent Colors
Black Silca
Green Mettalic
Grey
Red
Specifications
Engine and Drivetrain
Base 8-Passenger | Premium 8-Passenger | Premium 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition 7-Passenger | Limited 8-Passenger | Limited 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger | Touring 7-Passenger | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Engine | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Power: 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Torque: 277 lb-ft @ 2,000 – 4,800 rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lineartronic® CVT | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Maximum towing capacity | 2,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. |
Exterior
Base 8-Passenger | Premium 8-Passenger | Premium 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition 7-Passenger | Limited 8-Passenger | Limited 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger | Touring 7-Passenger | |
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Length/Width/Height | 196.8/76.0/71.6 | 196.8/76.0/71.6 | 196.8/76.0/71.6 | 196.8/76.0/71.6 | 196.8/76.0/71.6 | 196.8/76.0/71.6 | 196.8/76.0/71.6 | 196.8/76.0/71.6 |
Wheelbase | 113.8 inches | 113.8 inches | 113.8 inches | 113.8 inches | 113.8 inches | 113.8 inches | 113.8 inches | 113.8 inches |
Track (front/rear) | 64.4/64.2 inches | 64.4/64.2 inches | 64.4/64.2 inches | 64.4/64.2 inches | 64.4/64.2 inches | 64.4/64.2 inches | 64.4/64.2 inches | 64.4/64.2 inches |
Base Curb Weight | 4,421 lbs. | 4,437 lbs. | 4,433 lbs. | 4,533 lbs. | 4,499 lbs. | 4,483 lbs. | 4,570 lbs. | 4,590 lbs. |
Ground Clearance (at base curb weight) | 8.7 inches | 8.7 inches | 8.7 inches | 8.7 inches | 8.7 inches | 8.7 inches | 8.7 inches | 8.7 inches |
Base 8-Passenger | Premium 8-Passenger | Premium 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition 7-Passenger | Limited 8-Passenger | Limited 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger | Touring 7-Passenger | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wheels and Tires | ||||||||
18 x 7.5″ Aluminum-Alloy Wheels | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
– Silver Finish | ||||||||
18 x 7.5″ Aluminum-Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
– Gray with Machine Finish | ||||||||
20 x 7.5″ Aluminum-Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard |
– Dark Gray with Machine Finish | ||||||||
20 x 7.5″ Aluminum-Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
– Black Finish | ||||||||
Tires | ||||||||
245/60 R18 105H All-Season Tires | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
245/50 R20 102H All-Season Tires | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Temporary Use T165/90 D18 Spare Tire | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standa |
Feature | Base 8-Passenger | Premium 8-Passenger | Premium 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition 7-Passenger | Limited 8-Passenger | Limited 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger | Touring 7-Passenger |
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LED Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
LED fog lights | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Crystal Black Silica-finish folding side mirrors | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Crystal Black Silica-finish folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
Body-color folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard |
Satin chrome-finish folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
Power-folding side mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Standard |
Body-color door handles | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available |
Chrome door handles | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
Two-speed windshield wipers | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Windshield wiper de-icer | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Power tilt/sliding panoramic glass moonroof | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Rear window wiper | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Raised roof rails | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Interior
Seating And Trim
Feature | Base 8-Passenger | Premium 8-Passenger | Premium 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition 7-Passenger | Limited 8-Passenger | Limited 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger | Touring 7-Passenger |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seating and Trim | ||||||||
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
8-way power adjustable driver’s seat | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Power adjustable driver and front-passenger seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Heated front seats (All-Weather Package) | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Ventilated front seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
Heated second-row outboard seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Heated steering wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Reclining second-row 60/40-split flat-folding seatbacks | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Reclining third-row 60/40-split flat-folding seatbacks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Second-row bench seat | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Second-row captain’s chairs | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cloth upholstery | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Stain-resistant cloth upholstery | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
StarTex® water-repellent upholstery | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
Leather-trimmed upholstery | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available |
Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
Ivory carbon fiber-patterned accent trim | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Simulated leather accent trim with contrast stitching | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Safety
Feature | Base 8-Passenger | Premium 8-Passenger | Premium 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition 7-Passenger | Limited 8-Passenger | Limited 7-Passenger | Onyx Edition Limited 7-Passenger | Touring 7-Passenger |
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Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology2 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
High Beam Assist (HBA) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System5 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert6 | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Reverse Automatic Braking7 | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Brake Override System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Surround View Monitor | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Rear-Vision Camera with washer | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cost of Subaru Ascent Base 8-Passengers is $34,195.
The Cost of the Subaru Ascent Premium 8‑Passenger is $36,795.
The Cost of the Subaru Ascent Premium 7‑Passenger is $38,255.
The Cost of the Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 7‑Passenger is $41,595.
The Cost of the Subaru Ascent Limited 8‑Passenger is $41,895.
The Cost of the Subaru Ascent Limited 7‑Passenger is $41,895.
The Cost of the Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition Limited 7‑Passenger is $46,595.
The Cost of the Subaru Ascent Touring 7‑Passenger is $48,495.
The Engine Capacity of Subaru Ascent is a 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder.
The Torque of Subaru Ascent is 277 lb-ft @ 2,000 – 4,800 rpm.
The Fuel Average of Subaru Ascent Base and Ascent is 20 in the City and 26 on the Highway.
The Fuel Average of Subaru Ascent is 19 in the City and 25 on the Highway.
The Towing Capacity of Subaru Ascent is 5,000 lbs.
Conclusion
The Subaru Ascent is a well-rounded mid-size SUV with a comfortable, roomy cabin and three rows of seats. This makes it a great choice for families and people who need to carry more people. It has a number of high-tech safety features and all-wheel drive, which is something that all Subaru cars have. With a good reputation for dependability and a focus on safety, the Subaru Ascent aims to give SUV buyers a reliable and flexible choice.
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