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Subaru Ascent (WM)

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Subaru Ascent is an affordable large crossover in production from 2018. It is available with a single turbocharged flat-4 engine that displaced 2.4 liters. Interestingly, only a CVT transmission is offered.

Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, will appreciate the extraordinary approach, departure, and breakover angles that the chassis offers. However, the drivetrain may just be too weak and fragile for this type of duty.

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What we found

Neofiliac score 31%

Pros

Decent styling
Characterful engine

Cons

CVT
Crossover nonsense

What external reviewers found

External score 69%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Good fuel economy
Excellent safety features
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lack of standard gearbox
Lackluster infotainment
Expensive for a three-row family SUV
Lane-keep assist can get spooky

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Specifications

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External Reviews

cnet^[1]

Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The 2020 Subaru Ascent Touring has everything I could possibly want in a three-row family SUV. All that kit comes at a price -- this top-trim tourer has a window sticker of $46,055. The Starlink infotainment system doesn't have the latest graphics, but it's still plenty capable.

Pros

Fantastic safety features
Excellent infotainment system
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Expensive for a three-row family SUV
Lane-keep assist can get spooky

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References

^ 2020 Subaru Ascent review: Winter-weather warrior. [cnet].

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