The 2023 Subaru Ascent remains part of the first-gen variant that arrived in 2019. The Ascent is Subaru?s first three-row SUV and is the largest vehicle from the brand. It enables seating for up to eight passengers (albeit in a pinch) and delivers surprising performance with its standard turbocharged Boxer engine and standard all-wheel drivetrain.

Competitors like the Mazda CX-9 and Kia Telluride have sharper styling, more room, and a comfier ride, while the Hyundai Palisade is more luxurious overall. But for the price, you?d be hard-pressed not to consider the Subaru Ascent for its punchy turbo engine, standard all-wheel grip, top-notch safety features, and enhanced infotainment system.

2023 Subaru Ascent: What?s New"

The 2023 Subaru Ascent is home to new styling features like a more prominent front grille, new LED headlights, and a more rugged bumper cover with lower-edge air ducts to improve airflow. Meanwhile, the rear gets new C-shaped Koniji taillights to round out the styling improvements.
Inside, the 2023 Ascent has an updated 11.6-inch tablet-style infotainment touchscreen with dedicated touch controls for the climate control, multimedia, and X-Mode settings. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto connectivity come standard with the new giant screen. At the same time, the latest Cabin Connect feature enables front passengers to speak clearly to the rear occupants via a Harman Kardon Quantum Logic surround audio system.

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