Used 2023 Subaru Ascent Consumer Reviews
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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.
Love the Ascent after 10k miles
Andy, 08/18/2022
2022 Subaru Ascent Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
25 of 30 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 05/20/2025
2022 Subaru Ascent Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
74 of 94 people found this review helpful
Update #2: You won't believe this. There is a maintenance reminder to you don't forget to change the oil and other stuff. However, if you do a software update, it deletes it entirely...no more reminder. So, if you do a software update between oil changes and don't have some other means to let you know it is time to change the oil, you could ruin the engine. How hard is it for the idiots at Subaru to simply add a subroutine in the software update file to read and retain any maintenance data instead of just deleting it?! 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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Great safety features and ample seating for 8
Daniel Egeler , 08/02/2023
2023 Subaru Ascent Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Excellent safety features when choosing the optional technology package. Very practical, safe, and roomy. Several thousand less than similarly equipped competitors
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G.K., 07/12/2022
2022 Subaru Ascent Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Love this subaru!! Plenty of room for a 6'4" 200 lb. man in the rear bucket seat. And plenty of cargo space.Safty features are phenomenal. Great family auto!
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Perfect for our growing family of 6!
Emily, 07/27/2022
2022 Subaru Ascent Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
This car I feel is like the SUVs of a well kept secret! Had no idea Subaru had a 7 seat vehicle and when we looked at this one and test drove it was a no brainer!! With the amount of technology this vehicle has and how smooth of a ride it is it’s a great bang for your buck! As a mom I especially LOVE that it has a 5 star crash and safety rating!
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