Subaru Ascent
Following a mid-cycle refresh for 2023, the Ascent is unchanged this year. Under the hood is a turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 260 horsepower through a continuously variable transmission. It has the tough task of moving an SUV that weighs over 2,000 kg, especially with seven or eight people on board. The interior is ergonomic and comfortable but far from the most spacious in its class. As always, Subaru’s AWD system manages to shine.
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2023 Subaru Ascent: Still Far From the Top of the Hill
2023 Subaru Ascent: Still Far From the Top of the HillThe Subaru Ascent has received a proper mid-cycle update for 2023. While it definitely benefits from being an SUV, outselling the Impreza and Legacy combined in Canada last year, this three-row midsize model can still be found at the bottom of the segment, looking up at every other contender. To …
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2023 Subaru Ascent: Adventures for the Whole Family
2023 Subaru Ascent: Adventures for the Whole FamilyThe Car Guide headed to Picton, Ontario last month to test drive the mildly redesigned and updated 2023 Subaru Ascent , the Japanese brand’s largest crossover. We spent time around town and on the highway, as well as some muddy trails nearby, to get a complete picture of how it …
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2019 Subaru Ascent: Rising Slowly
2019 Subaru Ascent: Rising SlowlyWe can’t blame Subaru for introducing a three-row, midsize SUV on the North American market. After all, more than a million of these family haulers find homes each year in the United States, so there’s potential to rake in a lot of cash. As a direct rival to the Ford …
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Subaru Teases New Model Ahead of L.A. Show, Is It the Forester or Ascent?
Subaru Teases New Model Ahead of L.A. Show, Is It the Forester or Ascent?Subaru has announced it will unveil a fully redesigned vehicle on November 16 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. So far, the only clue we have is the picture you see above. All signs point to an SUV. Since the Crosstrek is all-new for 2024, that leaves the Forester and …
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Most Midsize SUVs Fail to Adequately Protect Rear Passengers in a Crash
Most Midsize SUVs Fail to Adequately Protect Rear Passengers in a CrashWhile larger vehicles tend to fare better in collisions with smaller vehicles, they still have a lot of room for improvement when it comes to protecting their occupants. As we reported last year, a third of midsize SUVs failed the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, …
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2023 Subaru Ascent Follows Legacy, Outback With Round of Updates
2023 Subaru Ascent Follows Legacy, Outback With Round of UpdatesSubaru has made a number of changes to its largest SUV. The 2023 Ascent will arrive in dealerships this fall with refreshed styling and more technologies the whole family will enjoy. Let’s start with the front fascia, where the revised grille and headlights are joined by a stylish new bar …
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Third of Midsize SUVs Fail IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
Third of Midsize SUVs Fail IIHS’ New Side Crash TestFollowing compact SUVs last fall, midsize SUVs were recently submitted to the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, which aims to address higher-speed collisions that continue to cause fatalities on North American roads. While the former failed miserably, how did their bigger counterparts perform? A lot …
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Subaru : 12 601 Vehicles Recalled in Canada
Subaru : 12 601 Vehicles Recalled in CanadaTransport Canada has issued a recall affecting no less than 12,601 Subaru vehicles due to a faulty fuel pump. Irregular engine operation resulting in a sudden decrease in power could be observed if the low-pressure fuel pump was to stop working. The engine could also refuse to start altogether. Obviously, …
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2022 Subaru Ascent Adds Blacked-out Onyx Edition and Little Else
2022 Subaru Ascent Adds Blacked-out Onyx Edition and Little ElseIt’s been a long while since the Subaru Ascent last made headlines, but for 2022 the Japanese midsize crossover gets a subtle mid-cycle update in the form of a new Onyx Edition that slots between the Touring and Limited models. The idea is pretty simple and follows one of the …
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Subaru Halts Production, Announces Two Major Recalls
Subaru Halts Production, Announces Two Major RecallsJust like a number of automakers and companies, Subaru is being directly hit by the global chip shortage. Production at its Lafayette, Indiana assembly plant—home to the Outback , Legacy , Impreza and Ascent —was suspended on Monday. It’s expected to resume on May 3 at the earliest, impacting approximately …
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On 4th of July, Here are 4 Foreign Vehicles Made by and for Americans
On 4th of July, Here are 4 Foreign Vehicles Made by and for AmericansAfter we posted the Top 10 vehicles that scream “USA” last year, we thought we’d do something a little different this year to mark the national holiday of Americans. In order to appeal to more people and increase their market share in the world’s biggest economy, some automakers from Europe …
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IIHS side impact crash test for 2019 Subaru Ascent
IIHS side impact crash test for 2019 Subaru AscentSmashing toys or bumper cars together was fun, but harmless. No one got hurt and no repairs had to be made. In the real world, a car crash can be devastating financially, mentally, or physically. Currently, there's no foolproof way of preventing accidents, with Transport Canada's latest public report in …
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2019 Subaru Ascent at Los Angeles Auto Show
2019 Subaru Ascent at Los Angeles Auto ShowThe all-new three-row 2019 Subaru Ascent is revealed ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Adds a key large family vehicle to the Subaru roster. New 2.4-litre turbo-four with 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. Coming in early summer 2018. Read more on the 2019 Subaru Ascent.