![]() However, it is so refreshing to be in an SUV that isn’t trying to be fashion-forward and filled to the brim with technology and distractions galore. Sure, this Ascent could use a refresh if its target audience is modern families with younger children, and being a seven-seater SUV, that’s probably the goal. To top it off, there’s standard rear seat reminder, rear door locking system, and LATCH systems in the second and third rows.Ģ022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Photo by Renita Naraine All-wheel drive is standard, as is Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology which includes lane centering and lane keep assistance, and pre-collision braking. The base trim starts at $37,295 and offers an equally spacious ride, an added seat, and much of the same safety content as the top Premier trim. If you’re in the market for brand new, consider bumping down a couple trims. My question to you is, do you really want to pay nearly $50,000 for a new SUV that looks like it still blissfully lives in 2018? If there are no major changes in the past few years, I’d even consider looking into a used Ascent (paging Driving ’s Justin Pritchard for used car guidance). SUV Comparison: 2021 Subaru Ascent vs 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. ![]() Ministry of Interior Affairs: 2021 Subaru Ascent Limited.I was still able to connect for basic functionality through Bluetooth, but this is an area where Subaru lags. I got so used to wirelessly connecting Apple CarPlay in competitor vehicles, for instance, that I forgot to bring the wire to connect it to the USB port. Well, while some of us may prefer to stay in a past that wasn’t quite as broken as today, it’s impossible to get away from a world of technology-driven upgrades. Not to mention, the use of knobs is still an awesome idea - if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it - right? Pressing a physical button is likewise better than hoping you tapped in the correct vicinity of a tiny Home button. The capital letters make the buttons easy to read, and seeing the actual word is so much easier than second-guessing an icon that may not mean what you think it means. There are no major distractions and nothing that requires more attention than a quick glance to confirm. The front cabin looks amazingly plain, and delightfully boring. The doors will also need quite the shove to close properly likewise, it takes some extra muscle to pull the door shut from the inside (my kids couldn’t do it). However, if you do choose tighter spots, note the unusually heavy doors that can swing wide open and ding the car beside it. The Ascent is surprisingly easy to park I wasn’t expecting it to be overly difficult, but for an SUV of its size, it gets bonus points for easily fitting into some of the smaller spots in mall parking lots, or sandwiched between two vehicles. The gas pedal is light and a tiny push makes it fly, but don’t get too excited it’s not a sports car type of pick-up, it just feels lighter and moves more easily than other vehicles in the segment. Upon start-up, and also while driving, it’s a bit louder than other SUVs, but the noise seems to fade into the background once you start driving and becomes less and less noticeable. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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