Practicality, safety, and four-season capability are just a few of the reasons Subaru owners love their vehicles. But after the Tribeca's discontinuation in 2014, Subaru's lineup only offered two-row, five-seat models, and larger families desiring the adventurous and versatile Subaru experience were left without any options. Fortunately, that all changed five years later when the automaker launched the much-anticipated and highly acclaimed 2019 Subaru Ascent.
This spacious, three-row midsize crossover provides comfortable accommodations for up to eight, 86 cubic feet of max cargo capacity, and a full-suite of Subaru EyeSight® advanced driver-assistance technologies as standard equipment. And when it comes to taking on the elements, the Subaru Ascent is among the most capable nameplates in its class. Here's why:
- Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive: Like all Subaru SUVs, the Ascent comes standard with balance and sure-footed control of Subaru's signature full-time all-wheel-drive system.
- X-MODE: Standard X-MODE advanced traction control automatically adjusts the throttle, transmission, braking, and AWD torque distribution to reduce wheelspin and enhance stability. It also includes hill-descent control, which acts like cruise control down steep inclines, allowing you to only concentrate on steering.
- Subaru BOXER engine: The low center of gravity and even weight distribution of the Ascent's turbocharged 2.4L "flat engine" (260 hp, 277 lb-ft of torque) helps improve balance and reduce body roll. Additionally, the horizontally-opposed piston movement cancels out the firing motions resulting in significantly less vibration.
- Ground Clearance: With 8.7 inches of ground clearance, Ascent can pass over objects that other midsize crossovers can't, giving it the advantage on trails or in deep snow.
Test Drive the 2021 Subaru Ascent near Bedford and Spencer
For more information about the new Subaru Ascent and its available configurations and financing opportunities, reach out to Royal Subaru to speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives. And if you'd like to experience the Ascent's amenities and accommodations for yourself, we welcome you to visit our Bloomington Subaru dealership for a test drive. We'll be happy to show you around.
