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.
Poor MPG
Mel D, 05/01/2023
2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
28 of 36 people found this review helpful
My biggest complaint with our 2023 ascent onyx edition is the "said" mpg. We were told that we would have an average of 20 -26 mpg. We have had the vehicle for over 4 months. We have taken several trips (setting the cruise and being very mindful of acceleration to try and reach those numbers. The highest that we have reached is 18.7 mpg and that was last week after and 8 hr road trip. 😔 The vehicle itself is nice and has nice features but the reason that we went with this vehicle was because it supposedly had the better mpg in its category. They were wrong.
Great suv
Murphy , 12/21/2021
2022 Subaru Ascent Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
20 of 26 people found this review helpful
Quality throughout, comfortable and good performance.
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Raymond Zaraya, 12/03/2023
2023 Subaru Ascent Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Replaced my 2019 with a Limited. It's a great vehicle as it's our traveling vehicle. We use our hybrid locally. Smooth comfortable ride. Our 2019 Premium got up to 31 mph on a trip so will see with this one. Wife loves all the heated controls. So far it has impressed us.
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FA24 Turbo Paradise
niverville, 09/09/2024
2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I buy cars based on the Engine, my wife buys them based on comfort and practicality. This car delivers on both. Got to Love that this Ascent, ours is Onyx Edition has the Engine from the WRX remapped for more Torque code named FA24 BRZ has the high compression naturally aspirated version. All I can say is Subaru really Delivers with this 2.4 Liter Turbo. Not much to be desired for more power. Just buy this SUV and enjoy its sleeper status. Nobody will suspect how fast your new Ascent really is : ) This subaru ascent is our 5th subaru in the last 12 years and we are in love can wait to see the next gen subaru ascent. Kids Love this car too. Honestly not sure what trim id recommend buy i think if your lucky enough to be able to own an Ascent any of the trims will do as what makes this SUV special is the 0-60 and quarter mile times. Its like an affordable Explorer ST with ever so slightly less performance with the trade off of much better fuel economy. If you need more acceleration than Ascent can deliver Id choose the SRT 8 or 5.7 RT Durango. Also be aware Cobb Tuning offers CPU upgrade for this Ascent to turn up the Boost then your in Explorer ST territory for around 15000$ Less or more. Forgot to mention handling is Descent and the Brakes perform well. Not going to lie 20 inch tires are expensive to buy if your tires wear out which they will fast if your enjoying the TURBO : ) Just don't expect incredible fuel efficiency and a fast car. If you drive this car slow it's good on gas if theirs no passengers. But we're definitely looking to purchase another subaru ascent in the near future 2025 ascent should be release in October or November 2024 let's hope but I can vouch for the 2023 Ascent Onyx for which we traded in our 2018 Subaru outback 2.5 touring
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Perfect for Idaho Winters
el Gordo, 01/08/2024
updated 07/14/2025
2022 Subaru Ascent Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Just got it a week ago but have tested the AWD already. Works well in 4-6" of snow. Very secure. Drives well, accelerator is very touchy at low speeds. Lots of big brother tech available. I'll probably shut most of it off.
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