The Subaru Ascent is a mid-size SUV sports vehicle made by Subaru. Seven or eight seat passenger SUVs, with a design based on the Subaru VIZIV-7 concept, debuted at the LA Auto Show on November 28, 2017. Available in the third quarter of 2018.
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History
Ascent was originally introduced as a concept car at the New York International Auto Show 2017 in April, where it was also announced that Subaru will produce vehicles at Lafayette, Indiana Subaru of the Indiana Assembly Plant. Production is scheduled to begin in early 2018 with the current Subaru Impreza. It will be the flagship Subaru vehicle in North America, and will replace the Subaru Tribeca (formerly B9 Tribeca), which was discontinued after the 2014 model year.
The first spy photos of the development mules of Subaru Ascent appear at the end of summer 2016. Although Ascent once again sees testing in 2017 with an estimated mid-2017 date in the market, it is currently expected on sale date to be the beginning of summer 2018.
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Design
Ascent production is a medium size sport utility vehicle of seven or eight passengers. Compete with other three-line sports vehicles, mid-size sports such as Chevrolet Traverse, Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander and Volkswagen Atlas, The all-new Ascent is built on the new Subaru Global Architecture (SGA) Platform, which currently supports Subaru Impreza. Powering All-New Ascent is a Subaru All-new 2.4L Turbocharged Subaru Boxer Flat Four-Cylinder (H4), which produces 260 horsepower (190 kW) and 277 pound-feet (376Ã, N? M) torque. All Ascent models will feature All Wheel Drive with "X-Mode" as standard equipment, as well as Subaru EyeSight driver assistance technology. The initial starting price is $ 31,995, ranging up to $ 44,695 for Touring trim level.
With both rows of rear seats folded down, Ascent has a total cargo capacity of 72.6 cubic feet (2.06 m 3 ), and 153.5 cubic feet (4.35 m 3 ) of the total passenger volume. Ground clearance is 8.7 inches (220 mm). There are a total of nineteen cup holders in the vehicle.
Model
While Subaru has not released full specifications for Ascent, it has provided a list of standard equipment options for each trim level:
Ascent is the basic trim level. Standard features include the standard Subaru Symmetrical All Wheel Drive, Subaru EyeSight standard driver assistance technology, seats eight passengers, elevated roof rails, cloth seating surfaces, Subaru STARLINK multimedia, three zone climate control system and 260-horsepower (190 kW ), 2.4L Turbocharged Subaru Boxer Flat Four-Cylinder (H4) gasoline engine.
The Ascent Premium is mid-level Ascent trim. It adds a choice of either seven or eight passenger seats by removing second-row seat seats supporting individual captain seats, maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg), Subaru STARLINK safety and security features with mobile Wi- Fi capability, anti-seater surfaces leak, blind spot detection (BLIS) with rear cross-lane detection, and All Weather Package with heated front seats.
Restricted Ascent is the "luxury" trim level of Ascent. It adds leather upholstery, 20 inch (51 cm) aluminum alloy wheels, keyless access with push-button start, adaptive front headlamps, automatic reverse braking, and tailgate power rear.
The Ascent Touring is the top-of-the-line climbing trim level. It added Java Brown leather-trimmed surface seating, second-row captain seat with seven passenger seats, heated and ventilated front seats, rear sun shades, panoramic panoramic moonroof, and premium Harman Kardon audio system with 14 speakers and 792 watt total strength.
Engine
Ascent using a new engine designated as FA24 by Subaru. The flat-four direct injection turbocharged engine has a 94 mm (3.3 inches 3.4 inches) bore ÃÆ'â € "stroke for a total displacement of 2.387 cm 3 (145.7 Ã, cuÃ, in) with 10.6: 1. Compression ratios and cylinder heads are made of aluminum alloy, and each head has a twin camshaft on top that is driven by a timing chain. Its peak power is 260 hp (190 kW) at 5,600 rpm, and peak torque of 277 lb ft (376 N m) is achieved between 2,000 and 4,800 rpm.
Features
All-New Ascent also introduces new technologies that are not currently available in other Subaru models, such as optional mobile Wi-Fi capabilities, and the standard Subaru EyeSight driver assistance technology (the system is currently available as an option on other Subaru models).
A new Subaru STARLINK infotainment system suite, first introduced in the All-new 2017 Subaru Impreza, will be available on the Ascent. The basic system features a seven-inch color touch screen, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Available features include integrated GPS navigation provided by TomTom, and an eight inch color touch screen.
Reception
Regarding their experience of preliminary testing of the development prototype, Trend Motor writes that intermediate power seems somewhat limited as it passes at cruising speed, possibly because Subaru has targeted the best-in-class fuel economy for the upcoming Ascent. They also observed that the trip was muted well and the interior was quiet.
The Trend Motor article follows up stating that the "2.4-liter turbocharged boxer-four proved to be very satisfactory" and that "Ascent provides enough motivation to join the highway or pass another vehicle."
Consumer Reports consider it "the right vehicle for many families in the suburbs".
Preorders exceeded expectations.
References
External links
- Official website
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