Yahoo Autos 2023 Subaru Ascent gets a fresh new look
Subaru fans tend to really love the brand, but for years they were out of luck if their families grew past five people. Subaru introduced the three-row Ascent for the 2019 model year, solving that problem, and for 2023 the SUV gets a mild makeover. The Ascent will go on sale in fall 2022 in five trims: Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited and Touring.
The SUV got a new front fascia design with a more muscular grille and an updated lower portion with air ducts. Higher trim levels add chrome accents, but lower models get black plastic trim up front. Subaru updated the SUV’s taillights, keeping their C-shaped design but giving them a sharper look.
Under the hood, the Ascent continues with a turbocharged 2.4-liter boxer engine making 260 horsepower. It’s paired exclusively with a continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive. The gearbox also has an eight-speed manual mode that emulates gears, which can be controlled using steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Towing capacity comes in at up to 5,000 pounds.
