2025 Subaru Ascent Consumer Reviews
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Premium (Editors' Pick) - $41,415 MSRP
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$39,0018 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in TX thru 7/14/25
Final assembly in USA
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Ascent, so we've included reviews for other years of the Ascent since its last redesign.
The best deal and a great car if you need AWD
Houston, 08/02/2023
2023 Subaru Ascent Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
106 of 107 people found this review helpful
My review will focus mostly on how my impressions differ from the the "expert" review at Edmund. First in terms of size, the Ascent is shorter than most 3-row but it utilizes the space well. It has just the right size for a family of four but I have carried two full size adults, one is >6ft tall, in the third row across town with no complaints. A car that is bigger than the Ascent will be more difficult to park and drive in tight corner. On paper, Ascent's second row passenger room may be smaller than that in the Highlander — is that why Edmund thinks the second row is small in the Ascent? In reality, the Ascent's second row is roomy and spacious, even for people over 6ft, and the seats are very comfortable. In terms of ride comfort, the Ascent's ride is almost luxury car like, comfortable and quiet. Most reviews I read are consistent with that. The gas peddle on a turbo-charged car can be "touchy" but you should be able to quickly learn to adapt. By reading driving experience from people owning earlier and the 23 models, the throttle responses seem to have improved with the latest model. Once you get used to it, together with a tight turning circle and assist from the AWD system, you would find it fun to drive with lots of power passing on the highway with a full load. While most SUVs offer AWD as an option for at least $2,000, AWD is standard on the Ascent, and Subaru has the best AWD for a main stream car. I am tired of hearing about the Telluride. The reviews should take into consideration the markups they are charging, plus the added cost of the AWD, before comparing it to the Ascent.
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Great family car!
TJ , 02/09/2024
2023 Subaru Ascent Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
40 of 41 people found this review helpful
We love our Subaru ascent. we previously owned a 2020 Subaru ascent premium. We moved up into a 2023 limited version. Both cars are terrific family vehicles. We love the fact that it has a great safety rating, the all wheel drive system is wonderful, especially in the hills of West Virginia and during the winter time. It has the third row, which creates lots of extra space for the family. It has great ground clearance, the engine sits lower in the chassis, so the car has a great low center of gravity with less top roll. So the car handles very well on all sorts of terrain. We love some of the driving features such as the headlights will rotate left and right with the steering wheel a little bit, which gives you great vision at night. The ability to see the car from the top using the camera is a wonderful thing especially when trying to park in tight spaces. The eyesight is a great feature and helping keep you out of a crash situation. With our limited version, we have leather heated seats which are really nice, and I never thought I would enjoy it, but we love the heated steering wheel. We also have premium speakers which the audio sounds really great. There’s many other features about the car that we love, but the overall fact that the car handles great, is very safe, has plenty of space inside, and can go anywhere you need with the all wheel drive system makes it a great car for us.
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A+++ Ascent
Gravel lake, 07/11/2023
2023 Subaru Ascent Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
21 of 22 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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Very impressed
Elwood, 05/05/2024
2023 Subaru Ascent Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used Limited that had only 2600 miles. I test drove pathfinder, Highlander and Pilot and compared interior and exterior dimensions. I found the Subaru had the best combination as it did not feel as bulky as pathfinder or Pilot but the leg and headroom in 2nd and 3rd row were almost identical. I initially had a concern about the turbo 4 and CVT but after 500 miles it is so smooth that I am shocked how much I like it. In regard to gas mileage I have a light foot but so far in town and rural roads I am getting around 21 mpg which during break in period seems quite good. Also the ride quality is great. My first Subaru and test drive of the Ascent was an afterthought but really glad I gave it a try.
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Love this vehicle
Kay, 10/16/2023
2023 Subaru Ascent Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
This SUV is amazing. Turning radius is awesome! I love the bucket seats in the back! I am in sales and spend most of my day in the car - I picked the Ascent because it is so comfortable! Lots of storage space too. It has all the safety features anyone would need or want. Overall it is just a great fit for me. I am 6’3” and I easily fit and feel comfortable in this vehicle. I highly recommend it to everyone!
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