2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx: Subaru's 2nd Take at a Proper 3-Row
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- For 2023 the Ascent, along with Outback and Legacy models, all get updated styling that is more assertive and aggressive for the small automaker. Most prominently featured is the new grille. Taking the old grille and stretching it downward, the opening appears much larger than prior models, and Subaru accents its logo in the middle with a wide-winged design that extends out from the grille and under the updated headlight units. This design is not going to be called conservative or vanilla.
Our black-on-black Onyx edition did not really do the best job of showing off the new grille as everything up front, with exception of the Subaru logo, is black. However, the overall design is cohesive and blends nicely with the Outback and Legacy models that are also produced at the same Indiana plant.
Moving inside, Onyx models get a two-tone StarTex interior with bright green contrasting stitching on the seats, door panels, floor mats, and steering wheel. It is a very nice touch and does not feel lake a black void you might expect a vehicle dubbed "Onyx" to house on its inside. Seating in the front two rows is comfortable and supportive, but the three-person third row should really be reserved for children or adults on short cross-town trips.
The luggage space behind the reclining third row is tight. So much so that Subaru does not die a figure for space behind the third row on their website. Depending on how upright the rear seat is, you can fit a large suitcase and a carryon bag or two back there without much issue, but be careful to put the widest part of your luggage in the middle of the vehicle as ours almost did not leave enough room for the hatch to latch shut.
Underneath the rear cargo section is a false load floor that houses the rear cargo shade when not in use. It is also a decently sized hidden storage spot for items you do not want to be seen. Fold the third-row seats flat and Subaru claims you will find an impressive 42.1 cubic feet of cargo space. Fold the second-row captain's chairs flat and you will find a decent 72.8 cubic feet of space. (For reference, the compact Honda CR-V has 76.5 cubic feet of space with the seats folded.)
Overall, this is a competent entry into the very crowded 3-row family hauler market that Subaru faithful should really love. It is larger and rosier than the Outback wagon and has all the Subaru charm, character, and technology you come to expect. The power comes from a turbocharged Boxer 4-cylinder engine powering all four wheels. Safety tech is extensive as well. If you are a fan of the brand and are in search of something bigger for your growing family, this Ascent should fit the bill.
2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Specs:
2.4-liter Turbocharged Subaru BOXER® 4-cylinder Engine
260 Horsepower
277 lb.-ft. of Torque
Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
X-MODE®
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Active Torque Vectoring
StarTex® Water-repellant Seats
20-inch Black Finish Alloy Wheels
Black Grille and Exterior Trim
Power Rear Liftgate
Standard Panoramic Sunroof
Subaru STARLINK 11.6-inch Infotainment
Second Row Captain's Chairs with Rear Seat Access
Tri-zone Automatic Climate Control
Proximity Key with Push Button Start
Hidden Storage Under the Rear Cargo Area
42.1 Cubic Feet of Storage Space with Third Row Folded
72.8 Cubic Feet of Maximum Cargo Space
EPA Fuel Economy 19/25/21 (city/hwy/cmb)
Starting Price: $33,895 (Base)
Price as tested: $42,520
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The Third Row in this thing is vastly better than the one offered on the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander. Try that one in comparison.
I would hope so. The Outlander is one of the few “compact” SUVs offering a 3rd row.
Sadly, comparing this to a Telluride, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, or Traverse shows how tight the room is in the back. Still a great vehicle, just not really a 7 adult vehicle.
@@GTGarageTalk Seeing other auto journalists fit into the 3rd row of the Outlander is entertaining in of itself.
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I’ve done my fair share of climbing into tight seats. Including the back seat of a Lexus LC 500
@@GTGarageTalk Precisely why it’s best to be the one driving.
I have this car and love it!
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12:53 oooh the "FLICKER on the lighting"... I read another word
Lol. No no no. Not on this channel. 🙊
Prop hoods, yes please! I will take a propped hood vs hydraulic hood props. Those hydraulic props will eventually break! Subaru thoughts of all of the issues and sometimes simple is better....
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Nice hat!! Oilers!
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An intercooler sitting on top of the hot engine is never a good idea.
There’s a decent scoop for ventilation
It has tons of direct cold airflow with short flowpath for intake charge to pass through- excellent cooling and great charge density yielding efficiency. When you go FMIC you have to go to a much larger turbo, larger fuel pump and injectors and your efficiency goes to crap. Also not great for around town driving as the turbo lag gets significantly worse even with twin scroll or variable pitch turbos.