![]() ![]() ![]() It’s also not a Subaru without Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive – BRZ excluded – and with Active Torque Vectoring, giving excellent traction, the handling makes the big SUV feel surprisingly agile. We found the steering a bit light and surprisingly responsive, but you get used to it quickly. The Ascent is efficient too, with a 20 city/26 highway MPG EPA rating.Īnother way they make it feel like a Subaru is the quick and confident handling. towing capacity and standard Trailer Stability Assist for easy and confident towing. The good news is you’ve got an ample 5,000 lb. Most Ascent buyers probably aren’t planning on racing around like that, but many might want to bring their toys with them. You can even put it in manual mode and shift through simulated gears via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The CVT transmission in the Ascent is one of the best we’ve driven, which is to say, it feels like a traditional automatic. That low-end power gives quick response off the line, with a familiar Subaru engine note. Previous models projected the rearview on the smaller driver’s info display that sits in a little hood on top of the dash. One improvement we noticed over our previous tester the rearview monitor is now projected on the info-tainment display. ![]() Our tester had optional navigation, but we stuck with our WAZE app, which looked great on the screen. You do get all the essentials, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Wi-Fi hotspot. The info-tainment center is a nicely-sized 8-inch screen – no Tesla-like display we had in our recent ‘22 Outback! But plenty big and readable. Large, round gauges are easy to read, with a handy driver information center between the tach and speedo. Subies always have a common-sense design with easy to operate switchgear that’s laid out in a friendly manner. ![]() The materials are top-notch with a nice fat heated leather steering wheel, stylish silver carbon fiber patterned accent trim and a tall seating position that gives a commanding view. Ok, there may be no moo-cow seats inside, but you don’t feel let down. While this is the biggest Subie, it’s still not a huge SUV, so that third row is best for kids. Whether you carry 7 or 8 depends on model – our tester had the 2 nd row captain’s chairs, so we maxxed out at 7. Since this is the brand’s only 3-row SUV, we’ll talk about seating first. Inside is again familiar to Subie fans, only bigger. The Subaru and Ascent badging are blacked out however, for a stealthy look, while the lower fascia and dual round exhaust pipes look ready for adventure. The rear shows your only bing of bling – a chrome finisher that spans the width of the rear hatch, that flows into the LED taillights. We especially liked the rugged-and-ready appearance of the black-finish 20-inch alloy wheels. The profile is very Forester-like, with nice, rounded fenders, black plastic overfenders, and lower trim that creates a unified look. It also makes the Subaru badge on the grille really pop. Our tester was the new for ’22 Onyx Edition, and that includes any of the blingy chrome being replaced with a decidedly tough-looking black. Subaru givens include the familiar Trapezoidal grille with LED headlights flanking and giving an angry look. ![]()
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