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Great Road SUV (with space, style and utility)

VB3Trees, 11/29/2022
2021 Subaru Ascent Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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This is a great road car, nice for actually driving. It has plenty of safety, road handling smarts, space, interior style and utility. Drives very well. Has a great acceleration and handling around corners for an SUV. It has pretty good turn radius too. The Info display and stereo are easy to use and great for your blue tooth devices. Great sound in this touring model.

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A Good Ascent

Finbear, 10/03/2022
updated 10/07/2024
2021 Subaru Ascent Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Lots of room. Nice steering and suspension. The Climate control system needs attention by the Subaru Engineers. Needs more horsepower.

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Is there a sixth star?

Ascent Owner, 10/05/2021
updated 10/08/2024
2021 Subaru Ascent Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

That's what I'd give my Ascent Limited after driving it for 4 years. No problems whatsoever. Rides and handles great, comfortable, roomy, good gas mileage, great acceleration getting onto the highway, not to mention how nice it looks. One weird thing is that every time you start the car, the radio comes on even if you had shut it off. [same as my 2018 Outback]. I can live with that.

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I'm only driving right now because of my Subaru

Kat G, 07/10/2022
2021 Subaru Ascent Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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When I was a kid, i couldn't wait to start driving. It meant freedom to me, I could do and get things I needed when I needed them. I loved driving, for at least 28+ years. I always wanted a Subaru. Had a hard time finding one , one I could afford. Timing. In my early 20"s I wanted a SUV. Limited Ford Explorer 5L V8, champagne pearl color, rare all the way around. I had her for almost 20 years. My oldest started driving. I wanted him to be safe. The explorer was very safe so I gave it to him. Subaru didn't have an SUV. The Outback was a little too small. I was driving a Camry. It was ok but not. I started test driving Outbacks here and there and fell in love more. I just really started not feeling confident, comfortable about driving myself anywhere. I'd wait for my husband to be home so he could drive me. Now I'm 44 and pregnant, yikes! My husband just happened to get approved to buy a new car. We decided with a baby on the way it had to be an Outback. We got a new one. Then about 2 months later the Ascent came out. Meanwhile, the Outback made me feel so safe! All the safety features help me drive better. It has brought back some of my confidence in driving. Wait, what...we want that Subaru SUV! We do love the Outback just needs a little more room. A year later we traded for the Ascent. It's perfect. It's larger but drives like a small car. It's flexible, comfortable, it rides so, so, so nice, smooth, quiet. I love the Brand, all they do. I love the Ascent. And the Outback!

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The Family Subaru

Nick, 05/25/2023
2021 Subaru Ascent Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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I love the standard features. There are so many that even come on the basic model. Having 8 seat belts and rear air conditioning is a winner. Cons - I only have two complaints. The third row is really comfortable only for people that are short. I am 5’3 and it was a little uncomfortable in the 3rd row. I suggest making the car a little longer to give more 3rd row legroom and a big trunk area. Also, you can only use the cargo shade if the 3rd row is down. It is kind of pointless when the trunk is small. Once the 3rd row is down, there is a lot of space. Overall, I still rate it as a 5.5 of 5. I love it so much, I bought a 2023 model.

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