The 2019 Ascent. The Ascent is family-sized with flexible seating for up to eight passengers, standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity[4]. And, for the first time, the peace of mind of Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology[5] comes standard.

It also includes a host of in-vehicle technologies including SUBARU STARLINKâ„¢ Multimedia and STARLINK Safety and Security[6] services to keep you informed, entertained, and secure wherever the road may take you.

Ascent vs Honda Pilot



The 2019 Subaru Ascent and the 2019 Honda Pilot are two midsize SUVs you may be considering for your family. Both vehicles offer seating for eight, good fuel economy, and standard driver safety aids. However, in terms of value, safety, and capability, the Ascent shows important advantages over its Japanese peer.

The Subaru Ascent will be easier on your wallet with an MSRP over five thousand dollars less than that of the Pilot, and a lower average purchase price too.  Ascent is the safer car, with higher scores in small overlap passenger-side crashworthiness from the IIHS and child seat anchors that are easier to use. The Ascent is also the more capable of the two, thanks to over an inch more ground clearance and more cargo capacity behind the third row.  It’s more efficient than the Pilot in the city while also producing higher torque numbers from its smaller turbo four. Lastly, the Ascent is a superior vehicle for taller drivers due to its extra head room and leg room for drivers and passengers up front. These are just some of the advantages of the 2019 Subaru Ascent for you to consider. For more details, contact your local dealer.


Ascent vs Ford Explorer


The 2019 Subaru Ascent and 2019 Ford Explorer are two three-row SUVs you and your family may be considering. Each offers all-wheel drive traction, turbocharged engines, and lots of standard features. However, looking at the safety, value, efficiency, and capacity of the two vehicles, the Ascent shows some strong advantages. The Ascent is the safer car of the two. It earned a Top Safety Pick Plus from the IIHS and received much higher crash avoidance and mitigation scores than the Ford. That’s due in part to Ascent’s standard auto emergency braking, unavailable on Explorer, and standard adaptive cruise control. The Ascent returns better fuel economy than Explorer in the city, on the highway, and combined. Plus, its city and highway range are both longer than those of the Ford. It’s more capable too, offering nearly an inch more ground clearance than Explorer and the seating capacity for families as large as eight. Ascent is also more spacious. It’s superior cargo space behind the first and second rows leaves plenty of room for whatever project you take on. And lastly, the Ascent is much more affordable than Explorer, whose MSRP is almost six thousand dollars more than that of a new Ascent. These are just some of the advantages of the 2019 Subaru Ascent for you to consider. For more details, visit your local dealer.


Ascent vs Toyota Highlander

The 2019 Subaru Ascent and 2019 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD are two three-row SUVs you may be considering to purchase. Each offers all-wheel drive traction, and lots of standard features. However, looking at the MSRP, Entertainment extra, safety, value, efficiency, and capacity of the two vehicles, the Ascent shows some strong advantages. Ascent is the better value of the two, with an MSRP nearly five thousand dollars less than that of the Toyota and a lower average purchase price. It’s also the safer car, earning a Top Safety Pick Plus from the IIHS. The Ascent comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, neither of which are available in the Highlander. Ascent is more capable than Highlander too, boasting significantly more ground clearance and cargo capacity. Lastly, the Ascent is more versatile than its competitor from Toyota thanks to its additional seating capacity and superior head room up front. These are just some of the advantages of the 2019 Subaru Ascent for you to consider. For more details, visit your local dealer.