Subaru Ascent
Subaru’s three-row midsize SUV does not feature a V6 like many competitors but rather a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Output is rated at 260 horsepower along with 277 lb-ft. of torque. For 2023, the Ascent gets a few cosmetic tweaks, the latest generation of the EyeSight safety system and a standard 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. A new Onyx model joins the lineup with black accents on the outside, green stitching inside and a panoramic moonroof up top.
Subaru Ascent
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$40,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$771/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 l H4 |
| Power | 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm (194 kW) |
| Torque | 277 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 4,800 rpm (376 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | Lafayette, IN, US |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 663 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 256 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/60R18 |
| Rear tires | P245/60R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 8 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,998 mm (197″) |
| Width | 1,930 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,819 mm (72″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm (114″) |
| Weight | 2,005 kg (4,420 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 8 |
| Trunk | between 504 l and 2,448 l |
| Fuel tank | 73 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 907 kg (2,000 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 40 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |