All New 2023 Subaru Ascent New Style and Features

If you’re looking for a family-friendly SUV, the 2023 Subaru Ascent is a great option. This three-row midsize SUV features a refined and spacious cabin that offers comfortable seating and plenty of cargo space. It also comes with a long list of standard driver-assistance features to provide a safe and confident driving experience. Let’s take a detailed look at the 2023 Subaru Ascent to see if it’s the right vehicle for you. if you’d like to view our new Subaru inventory or learn more give us a call at (682) 802-7207 today!

What’s New With the 2023 Subaru Ascent?

2023 Subaru Ascent

For 2023, the Subaru Ascent has undergone significant updates to strengthen its position in the crowded midsize SUV segment. It features a new grille design, revamped lighting elements, and an upgraded suite of standard equipment.

To provide a better in-vehicle experience, the new Ascent comes standard with a vertically oriented 11.6-inch infotainment touch-screen display, which replaces the 6.5-inch and 8-inch touch screens of the previous model. It also offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every model and improved Subaru EyeSight safety features, such as lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. A 360-degree camera is now available as an option.

Moreover, the SUV gains an optional Cabin Connect intercom system that helps occupants in the first and third rows communicate with one another. If you go for the Onyx Edition, you’ll get additional drive modes with hill-descent control, as well as green interior stitching and a panoramic sunroof.

Exterior

In terms of exterior styling, the 2023 Subaru Ascent shares some similarities with its predecessor, including a boxy shape, understated lines, and a chunky roof rack. It appears somewhat like a tall and fuss-free Outback. However, it has received some exterior tweaks that make it easily distinguishable from last year’s model, such as a larger grille with a horizontal bar, a modified front bumper with a wider chrome mustache, and new headlights. Overall, the SUV looks more stylish and sophisticated than ever before.

The base Ascent rides on 18-inch wheels, but you can get 20-inch wheels by opting for a higher trim. If you want to make a bold statement on the road, consider purchasing the available blacked-out exterior package, which gives the SUV a more intense look.

Performance

The 2023 Subaru Ascent offers only one engine option, which is a 2.4-liter turbo-four generating 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and standard all-wheel drive, this power plant provides quick acceleration and enough power for most driving tasks. It delivers a tow rating of 5,000 pounds, which is impressive for a midsize SUV. The CVT is nicely tuned and does a great job of imitating a conventional automatic transmission.

The Ascent’s suspension is designed for comfort, so you can expect it to provide a smooth and composed ride in almost any situation. Despite its relatively large size, it’s great for the urban commute thanks to its excellent maneuverability. It also absorbs bumps and road imperfections easily and stays well-planted around corners.

Similar to most other new Subaru models, the Ascent comes standard with all-wheel drive. In addition, it offers 8.7 inches of ground clearance, hill descent control, and Subaru’s X-Mode, which is a traction management system with Dirt and Snow drive modes. With these features, the SUV is more than capable of handling light off-roading. If you need to tackle more challenging terrain, it’s a good idea to go for the Onyx Edition, Limited, or Touring, which gives you an enhanced X-Mode system that includes Mud and Deep Snow modes.

Interior

On the inside, the 2023 Subaru Ascent has a well-built and practical cabin loaded with family-friendly features. It can seat up to eight people when fitted with a middle-row bench seat. You can opt for the more spacious and comfortable second-row captain’s chairs, but it’ll reduce the passenger capacity to seven. The first two rows of seats provide generous headroom and legroom, enough for even tall adults to stretch out.

Thanks to its upright and boxy profile, this Subaru SUV boasts an expansive cargo area. It offers 17.8 cubic feet of storage space behind the back seats and 43.5 cubic feet with those seats folded. If you fold down both the second and third rows, you’ll have a maximum cargo room of 75.6 cubic feet. The figures drop slightly if you choose a model with a moonroof.

Infotainment Features

With a brand-new infotainment system that includes a large tablet-style touch-screen display and wireless smartphone connectivity, the 2023 Subaru Ascent provides one of the best in-vehicle experiences in its segment. It also comes standard with satellite radio, Bluetooth, a six-speaker sound system, four USB ports, and a small color LCD screen embedded within the analog gauges. To make your trips even more convenient and enjoyable, you can get optional infotainment features, such as navigation, wireless device charging, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and two additional USB ports.

Driver-Assistance Features

As a family-oriented vehicle, the Subaru Ascent is equipped with a wide array of standard driver-assistance technologies to keep you and your family safe on the road. These features include a rearview camera, forward-collision alert, forward automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-centering assistance, lane-keeping assistance, lane departure alert, adaptive headlights, automated high-beam headlights, and pre-collision throttle management.

For enhanced safety, opt for available features, such as blind-spot monitoring, reverse automated emergency braking, rear cross-traffic warning, low-speed automated emergency steering, driver-attention monitoring, lane-change assist, LED fog lights, and a rear-camera mirror. There’s also a surround-view parking camera that helps you avoid obstacles around your vehicle while parking.

Test-Drive the All-New 2023 Subaru Ascent at Hiley Subaru of Fort Worth

If you’re thinking of purchasing the 2023 Subaru Ascent in Fort Worth, Texas, you can test-drive the awesome SUV at Hiley Subaru of Fort Worth. Also serving Lake Worth, Primrose, White Settlement, Willow Park, Saginaw, and Haltom City, our dealership has an extensive selection of Ascents for you to choose from. Regardless of your transportation needs and lifestyle, we assure you that you’ll drive home a model that checks all your boxes. Feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries or want to schedule a test drive.