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Subaru Ascent
The Ascent is Subaru's three-row midsize SUV. Unlike many rivals, this one doesn't offer a hybrid variant or a V6. The only available engine is a turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder producing 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. Subaru's excellent all-wheel drive system is a plus, as is the versatile interior, while the maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs puts the Ascent in the middle of its class.
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2023 Subaru Ascent: Still Far From the Top of the Hill
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The 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 …April 19, 2023
2023 Subaru Ascent: Adventures for the Whole Family
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The 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 …January 6, 2023
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2019 Subaru Ascent: Rising Slowly
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We 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 …August 21, 2019
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2019 Subaru Ascent IIHS Crash Test: No Compromise on Safety
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RUCKERSVILLE, Virginia – As a kid, I loved playing with toy cars. Whether it was Hot Wheels, Tonka trucks, the Batmobile, or a G.I. Joe Jeep, two or more of them eventually met in a collision of sorts. That's probably why I enjoyed bumper cars so much. Smashing toys or …August 31, 2018
2019 Subaru Ascent: the Subaru Soul is Alive and Well
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CAPE BRETON, Nova Scotia – Subaru is a carmaker that dares to do things differently with its idiosyncratic Boxer drivetrains, standard all-wheel drive, and utility vehicles that lean more towards large lifted wagons than actual trucks. As a matter of fact, Subaru was among the first to combine the benefits …June 25, 2018
2019 Subaru Ascent: We’re Heading to the Maritimes to Drive it
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Subaru is a niche carmaker that has managed to remain relevant in a competitive segment by offering young and quirky products powered by unique drivetrains, as well as standard all-wheel drive across its lineup (except the BRZ). But while the Outback, the Crosstrek and the Forester are doing quite well …June 20, 2018
Subaru Teases New Model Ahead of L.A. Show, Is It the Forester or Ascent?
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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 …November 3, 2023
Most Midsize SUVs Fail to Adequately Protect Rear Passengers in a Crash
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While 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, …March 15, 2023
2023 Subaru Ascent Follows Legacy, Outback With Round of Updates
News
Subaru 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 …June 15, 2022
Third of Midsize SUVs Fail IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
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Following 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 …May 20, 2022
Subaru : 12 601 Vehicles Recalled in Canada
Recalls
Transport 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, …August 6, 2021
2022 Subaru Ascent Adds Blacked-out Onyx Edition and Little Else
News
It’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 …June 16, 2021
Subaru Halts Production, Announces Two Major Recalls
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Just 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 …April 21, 2021
On 4th of July, Here are 4 Foreign Vehicles Made by and for Americans
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After 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 …July 4, 2019
2019 Subaru Ascent: Pricing Annonced
Toronto
The all-new midsize, three-row SUV from Subaru, which can accommodate up to eight passengers, will retail from $35,995 before freight and delivery charges in Canada. The 2019 Subaru Ascent ’s standard feature list includes all-wheel drive, of course, but also the EyeSight advanced safety suite, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front …February 15, 2018
Canadian Premiere: 2019 Subaru Ascent Tailor-made for North America
Montreal
The Japanese brand Subaru is better known for its all-wheel drive system than for the size of its vehicles.This is likely to change with its new SUV, the 2019 Ascent, which will compete against the likes of the Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot and Volkswagen Atlas. Depending on the version, the …January 15, 2018
2019 Ascent fills the gap at top of Subaru's SUV roster
Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, California – Subaru has teased us with an abundance of concepts and name changes for its all-new three-row SUV, and finally the stage was set on the eve of the 2017 Los Angeles Show for the 2019 Ascent to make its production reveal. For Subaru, the Ascent is …November 29, 2017
IIHS side impact crash test for 2019 Subaru Ascent
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Smashing 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 …
2019 Subaru Ascent at Los Angeles Auto Show
Los Angeles
The 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. 
