2023 Subaru Ascent Consumer Reviews
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Base - $35,120 MSRP
$32,699
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Ascent, so we've included reviews for other years of the Ascent since its last redesign.
A+++ Ascent
Gravel lake, 07/11/2023
2023 Subaru Ascent Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Handles great very nimble in traffic. Touring model interior is totally comfortable and well designed. Technology easy to us. As a loyal GM owner through the years, The Subaru Ascent does not disappoint with ride comfort pickup. Dealership was fantastic!
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The safest car ever!!!
Alexander Hathaway , 02/23/2023
2022 Subaru Ascent Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
This suv is amazing. It's so safe to drive. It's an 8 seater which is perfect for my huge family. We couldn't find an 8 seater anywhere without ordering it and waiting almost 2 months. Apparently captain chairs are popular. We're so happy Subaru has 8 seaters and readily available. My wife said to me she didn't know she was such a terrible driver until we got our Subaru lol. she realized she tailgated a lot. With the Subaru it lets you know you're too close. If you're in cruise control it will slow down the vehicle according to how close you are to the vehicle in front of you. If someone jumps out in front of you the car literally pushes the breaks for you. This vehicle makes it nearly impossible to rear end someone. I'm just so happy to know my wife and kids are safe in our Subaru
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Love the Ascent after 10k miles
Andy, 08/18/2022
2022 Subaru Ascent Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
Bought the Premium version a year ago and have driven for 10k miles - love the vehicle. It has lots of space, very easy in handling for a large SUV and has lots of power (the acceleration indicator typically shows 25%-30% in normal city traffic while anything close to 50% makes my wife start criticizing my driving 😀). We have serious winters here and I never had a problem in snowy or icy conditions - Ascent always feels well posed regardless of conditions. The only tiny negative I have is that I don't like the fake gear shifts on the CVT - it feel a bit jumpy sometimes, if you are more active with the gas pedal. I had an SUV with a regular CVT with no electronic shifts before the Ascent and loved the smooth and linear reaction of the CVT. I wish Ascent had an option to disable the fake gear shifts. Otherwise, completely satisfied after one year of ownership, had no issues and hope to keep the car for a long time!
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So Far So Good - NOT GOOD AT ALL!
Scratch2, 12/30/2021
updated 01/22/2024
2022 Subaru Ascent Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
65 of 77 people found this review helpful
Update: two years in I have to say: DON'T DO IT! While Subaru claims the same HP and Torque as the Toyota V6, is is clearly only theoretical. The matchup between the teeny engine with the turbo and CV transmission totally sucks. You have plenty of power off the line, but when you punch it to pass or merge at a moderate speed like 40, it totally dies. It just sits there for a good 3 seconds trying to figure out which system is going to go first and it is DANGEROUS! Too many times I have had a truck barreling down on me when I expect to get some power out of this pig. Now I just wait until I have a LOT of merging room. Also, they claim to have remote start, but you have to pay a monthly fee to access it!!! REALLY Subaru??? Give me a break! My suggestion: spend the extra money and get the Highlander or Pathfinder. Oh, and the mileage sucks too...put your expectations on a combined mileage in the teens, not twenties. I just picked up my 2022 Subaru Ascent Touring. I chose it over the Toyota Highlander because it has a bit more room, has most of the same features, and was $4K cheaper. While I am not totally comfortable with a 2.4l flat 4 (I come from the big-block V8 era), it has plenty of power and you can easily tone-out the engine noise with a little background music from the 14 speaker stereo. I am working through the features, functions and performance and will update as I get more information.
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Problem Free
Vincent Blake, 09/20/2022
2022 Subaru Ascent Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2022 Ascent 10 months and now 11,000 miles ago and it has been problem free other than a squeak in the dashboard. It has a heavy built feel for a Japanese SUV. I chose it over alternatives because of safety rating. Driver assist package is intuitive and effective.
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