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.
Subaru Ascent
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$41,995 |
| Fees | CA$2,295 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$790/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 |
| Smart key | not available |
| Blindspot detection | not available |
| 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 2,140 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 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 73%(view ratings) |