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$51,895 |
| Fees | CA$2,295 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$976/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 | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| 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 | P245/50R20 |
| Rear tires | P245/50R20 |
| 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 | 2,082 kg (4,590 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 8 |
| Trunk | between 498 l and 2,061 l |
| Fuel tank | 73 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 2,268 kg (5,000 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) |