2019 Subaru Ascent finally revealed

The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent has been revealed at the 2017 LA Auto Show. The SUV is Subaru’s biggest one yet and takes design inspiration from the Forester. Its production will happen in Lafayette, Indiana.

Price	$35,000
Release date	2018
Engine	2.4-liter, four cylinder
Power	260 hp
Towing capacity	5000 pounds

 

2019 Subaru Ascent design- Interior and Exterior

The all-new Subaru Ascent is built on a revised version of their Global Platform. It is slightly smaller than most of similarly-priced Ford competitors but does have the aura expected of an 8-seater. Further, when compared to the Forester, Subaru has made the SUV sharper, aggressive and much more modern.

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The SUV’s interior is well laid out and it can seat 8 people as standard. Subaru even claims that they have gone the extra mile to make the SUV dog-friendly.  Some of the features include three-zone climate control, standard EyeSight driver assistance suite, 19 cupholders, 8 USB charging point with a 120-volt power outlet in the rear center console and 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Higher variants come with a 8.0-inch display, and on all but the base has an option, a pair of captain’s chairs in the second row at no extra cost.

2019 Subaru Ascent engine and transmission

The 2019 Subaru Ascent gets a new 2.4-liter turbocharged, direct-injected  four-cylinder engine producing 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. The updated Subaru CVT has a simulated 8-speed mode, sending power to all four wheels

2019 Subaru Ascent price, release date, variants

The New Subaru Ascent is available in Base, Premium, Limited and Touring trims. It will go on sale in Summer 2018 at an expected starting price of $35,000.

Subaru Ascent  Base	Premium (In addition to Base features)	Limited (In addition to Premium features)	Touring (In addition to ‘Limited’ features
8-passenger seating   Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive w/X-MODE®   Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology   SUBARU STARLINK™ Multimedia with Apple CarPlay™, Android™ Auto and SirusXM® All Access Radio   Raised roof rails   Three-zone automatic climate control system	7-passenger seating with dual second-row captain’s chairs   SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security with Automatic Collision Notification   Spill-resistant cloth upholstery   All-Weather Package: heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, and windshield wiper de-icer   5,000 pound maximum towing capacity ] Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Leather-trimmed upholstery   20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels   LED Steering Responsive Headlights   Power rear gate with height memory function   Keyless Access with Push-Button Start   Reverse Automatic Braking	Panoramic power moonroof   Exclusive Java Brown leather-trimmed upholstery   Heated and ventilated front seats   Harman Kardon 792-watt-equivalent 14-speaker premium audio system   Second- and third-row sun shades