Subaru
has made a return to the 3-row seat SUV market by introducing the all-new 2019
Subaru Ascent. The Ascent offers a simple, functional, and practical
approach that is well suited for families looking for convenience in a
well-appointed vehicle.
In
a market dominated by 6-cylinder engines, the Ascent offers an amply powered 260-hp, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a
continuously variable transmission. The Ascent Base and Premium are EPA-rated
at 23 mpg overall, and the more lavishly equipped, heavier Limited and Touring
are rated at 22 mpg overall.
The Base model can tow 2,000
pounds, and the other trim levels can pull up to 5,000 pounds.
Typical for a Subaru, the Ascent is
all-wheel drive, and offers enough ground clearance to head out for some minor
off-roading excursions. Assisting when off-road is hill-descent mode which
helps downhill control, and X-Mode to boost traction.
Once inside the Ascent, you will
see nicely appointed trim and styling. The Ascent Base comes with a second-row
bench seat, but all other trims offer a no-cost choice of bench or captain’s
chairs. There’s plenty of legroom. The controls for adjusting rear climate
settings are simple and convenient. There are USB ports for plugging in
chargers, and even a 110-volt outlet. A panoramic moonroof is available on the
Premium and Limited, and it comes standard on the Touring.
The foldaway third row is slightly
elevated, creating theater-style seating. Third-row space is limited (common to
the segment), but it can be useful for tweens and teens in a pinch. Passengers
will find that the grab handles mounted on top of the second-row captain’s
chairs make getting out of the third row easier.
Safety
The Ascent is loaded with many modern safety features like:
- Forward-collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane keeping assist
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear automatic braking
Technology
Combined
with the performance and safety features, is some very cool technology. WiFi
that can support up to eight devices can keep all your passengers happy on long
trips. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are 2 more cool options that allow you to
play all your favorite music. A navigation system that features over the air
updates to make sure your maps are always current.
We
invite you to the Olympia Auto Mall to test drive the newest offering from Subaru…The
2019 Ascent is the largest SUV (larger than the Toyota Highlander) the
manufacturer has produced and is a winner right out of the gate. We look
forward to seeing you soon.
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