Updated 2023 Subaru Ascent review // The forgotten 3-row SUV?

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the updated 2023 Subaru Ascent 3-row, mid-size SUV. What’s New? The 2023 Subaru Ascent gets a bolder look with an updated front and rear, the latest version of EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with a wide-angle mono camera, a standard 11.6” touchscreen with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, an available new surround view camera featuring a 360-degree overhead and new cabin connect for improved third row communication. There is no change to the powertrain, the The 2023 Subaru Ascent has a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder matched to a CVT with 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD. Standard features of the The 2023 Subaru Ascent include the larger touchscreen, a 4.2” driver display, 6-speaker audio system, available Harman Kardon, a power driver’s seat, manual passenger seat, available power operated, heated cloth seats, available leather, Nappa leather and all-weather material on select trims. In the US, the power driver’s seat and heated front seats are not standard. Other available features on higher trims of the The 2023 Subaru Ascent include, a wireless charger, navigation, panoramic sunroof, driver seat memory, a 360-camera, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel and ventilated front seats. The The 2023 Subaru Ascent is a spacious 7-8 passenger SUV and offers a bench seat or captain’s chairs on many trims, however the top trim is only a 7-passenger vehicle, there is no bench seat option. Fuel economy, the The 2023 Subaru Ascent gets 12.3L/100 km, 19 MPG city and 9.4L/100 km, 25 MPG highway. In Canada, the The 2023 Subaru Ascent starts at $43,510, Touring $48,010, Touring/CC $48,010, Onyx $49,810, Limited $53,410, Limited/CC, $53,410, Premier/CC $56,510 CAD. In the US, the Base The 2023 Subaru Ascent is $33,895, Premium $36,495, Premium/CC $37,955, Onyx Edition/CC $41,295, Limited $41,595, Limited/CC $41,595, Onyx Edition Limited/CC, $46,295 Touring/CC $48,195 USD. Andrea Instagram   / motormouth_andrea   Zack Instagram   / motormouth_auto