The biggest Subaru SUV ever.

The new, upgraded 2023 Ascent is here with even more state-of-the-art safety, seamless technology, and refined style. Get more confidence on every drive with enhanced EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, the newly available Subaru DriverFocus^® Distraction Mitigation System, and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. A standard high-resolution 11.6-inch touchscreen and standard wireless Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ integration make it easy to entertain all three rows of your family with flexible seating for seven or eight passengers.

The standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system in the 2023 Ascent is designed to optimize traction in rain, snow, on bad roads, or even when there’s no road at all. It constantly evaluates acceleration, braking, and cornering in real time to continuously deliver power to all four wheels. If a wheel slips, power is instantaneously transferred to the wheels that have the most grip.

With its exceptionally balanced layout, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivers a solid connection with the road and an engaged, responsive drive. The entire system lies along the centerline of the vehicle, balancing weight distribution between the two sides to help provide optimal performance and control.

With gas mileage up to 26 MPG** and over 500 miles of highway driving range, the 2023 Ascent delivers competitive fuel efficiency. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive has demonstrated its durability and low maintenance over four decades of owner-tested Subaru vehicles so you can be confident your Ascent will be your fuel-efficient SUV for all the miles ahead.

Spacious, Comfortable Interior

The Ascent is the biggest Subaru 8-seater SUV we’ve ever made, and that goes for the inside, too. With up to 153.2 cubic feet of passenger volume – more than the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, or Mazda CX-9 – it will be the roomy mobile headquarters for all your family adventures with its durable, high-quality materials, convenient technology, and thoughtful comfort for every passenger.

With a choice of either 7- or 8-passenger seating, your Ascent is the large SUV that's a custom fit for your family. In 7-passenger models, comfortable captain’s chairs make up the second row. Whichever Ascent you choose, you’ll get roomy seats, extra-wide rear door openings, and ample cargo space plus underfloor storage – more than enough space for every passenger and all their gear.

Bring along up to 8 passengers with second-row bench seating. The second row isn’t just for carrying people. It features 60/40-split flat-folding seatbacks, so it’s easy to haul larger cargo.

Second-row captain’s chairs are available for extra comfort, easy access to the third row, and space for up to seven.

Updated Stylish Accents

The 2023 Ascent features updated design with a bold new gloss black and chrome front grille, updated trim and accents, and redesigned front and rear lights. The wheels feature a new geometric design for a cutting-edge look. The family SUV has never looked so stylish.

Restyled and upgraded for 2023, the Ascent Onyx Edition features new design elements and a higher level of capability, while the new Onyx Edition Limited adds even more comfort, safety and convenience. Dual-Function X-MODE is now standard so you can optimize the traction control for the terrain. The updated black finish trim, accents, wheels, and badging give the Onyx Editions even more modern, dramatic style and their comfortable cabins are clad in durable StarTex^® upholstery and packed with upgraded technology.

Standard 20-inch alloy wheels with a black finish showcase both the style and capability of the Ascent Onyx Editions.

Step inside the Ascent Onyx Edition interior and you’ll find more upscale comfort like high-quality cabin materials with gloss-black trim and textured accents, and a new standard panoramic power moonroof that only increases the expansive atmosphere. A standard heated steering wheel, standard Power Rear Gate, and carpeted floor mats with the Ascent Onyx Edition logo turn every trip into a premium experience. Onyx Edition Limited enhances the experience even further with standard SUBARU STARLINK^® Multimedia Navigation, 2-position driver seat memory and the enhanced safety of Surround View Monitor and the DriverFocus^® Distraction Mitigation System.

The comfortable and hard-wearing Gray StarTex upholstery is trimmed with green contrast stitching for a refined, comfortable cabin that also stands up to the elements.

The Ascent features upgraded standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which acts like an extra set of eyes on the road and, if need be, an extra foot on the brake when you drive. EyeSight includes a number of advanced active safety systems to protect you and your family on every drive. Available Automatic Emergency Steering, an all-new feature for the 2023 Ascent, can help you avoid a collision by providing automatic steering and pre-collision braking support if it determines there’s enough space to intervene.

Automatic Pre-Collision Braking helps you avoid or reduce frontal impacts by alerting you and applying full braking force in emergency situations. Pre-Collision Throttle Management can reduce the power from the engine to help minimize the possible impact force and frontal impact damage.

Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering adds extra convenience and safety on every drive. Just choose the distance you want to keep from the car in front of you, and it can take some of the stress out of everyday driving by helping with steering, braking, and throttle control while maintaining a safe distance ahead.