2023 Subaru Ascent Review, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

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
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
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
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

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