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2024 Subaru Ascent SUV plays it safe

Subaru buyers rely on value, versatility and dependability. Its wagons and sport utility vehicles are geared toward active families with recreation equipment (and perhaps a dog) to tow. The Subaru Ascent expands the ability to haul stuff or animals. Unveiled in late 2018, the mid-sized crossover SUV is the carmaker’s only three-row vehicle. It continues with the brand’s reputation, including its standard all-wheel drive. Available in base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition Limited, Limited and Touring, all Ascents are equipped with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. All variants also feature 260 horsepower matched with a continuously variable transmission. Key Takeaways Test car: the 2024 Ascent Onyx Edition Limited, with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder, 260 horsepower and a continuously variable transmission.

2019 Subaru Ascent Review: Arrives with SUV street cred

The sport utility vehicle market apparently hasn’t reached its saturation point, at least Subaru doesn’t think so. Welcome the Ascent, the largest car the Japanese manufacturer has ever made. Five years after Tribeca was discontinued, the 2019 Subaru Ascent is the manufacturer’s second and bigger three-row SUV. Subaru is hopeful its new people mover will fare better than its predecessor. When the Tribeca departed, it was among the country’s worst-selling vehicles. Key Takeaways Engine: a turbocharged 2.4-liter, four-cylinder with 260 horsepower, a continuously variable automatic and standard symmetrical all-wheel drive. Four trims: Ascent, Ascent Premium, Ascent Limited and Ascent Touring; the reviewer drove the Limited. $38,995 MSRP for the Limited. 0-60 mph in about seven seconds; 20 mpg city and