Its light and accurate steering responded to quick maneuvers and felt relaxed at higher speeds. While the Subaru lacks the fun-to-drive nature found in the Mazda CX-9, the sizable three-row was nicely composed in normal driving. Unfortunately, we noticed a lot of wind and road noise while cruising on the highway. Meanwhile, the Subaru has a comfortable ride though our test vehicle wore 20-inch wheels it did a good job of isolating us from bumpy roads and soaked up harsh impacts. It took some getting used to the Ascent’s throttle response, which was particularly abrupt at low speeds around town. Paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel are there for those who want more control over the transmission. The gearless gearbox was otherwise receptive and steady. While the Subaru's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) contributed to a sometimes-noisy ride during our testing. Its 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder powertrain delivers middling acceleration-a 6.7-second 60-mph time-and can be noisy under duress, but it'll pull a camper trailer or speedboat. With the company's trademark all-wheel-drive system, the Ascent is well suited for four-season family road trips.
We'd choose that option on our Subie, since it also adds hands-free passive entry, a power-operated rear gate, and rear automated emergency braking. The Ascent Onyx comes with captain's chairs exclusively. Those who want to ditch the second-row bench seat are in luck, as Premium, Limited, and Touring all have an available 7-passenger option for an additional fee. Compared with the base model, the Premium gets standard upgrades that include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot. Every model has all four wheels spun via the same plucky turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain, but the base Ascent and the Premium have slightly better EPA fuel-economy ratings than the top two trims. We think the Premium model packs the best balance of desirable features and overall value. The Onyx Edition gains green interior stitching, a panoramic sunroof, and additional drive modes with hill-descent control. The Ascent now offers an optional 360-degree camera, and a Cabin Connect interior speaker system to help communication between first- and third-row occupants.
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Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard, and driver safety assistance such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist have been improved within Subaru’s EyeSight safety suite. The 6.5-inch and optional 8.0-inch infotainment displays have been replaced by a vertically oriented 11.6-inch touchscreen. Subaru refreshes the three-row Ascent for 2023 with a new grille design, revised lighting elements, and improvements to its standard equipment. But its significant road noise and a cramped third row keep the Ascent from, well, ascending to the top rank of the mid-size three-row SUV segment. The Ascent’s comfortable ride, massive infotainment touchscreen, and long list of standard safety features are admirable. That’s marginally better than the last Mazda CX-9 and Kia Telluride we tested from this segment. Powered by a torquey turbocharged 260-hp flat-flour engine bolted to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), the Ascent earned a 27 mpg rating on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test route. The three-row Ascent SUV comes with all-wheel drive and enough seating to accommodate up to eight passengers.
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