2025 Subaru Ascent
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There are lots of choices among the cheaper-to-buy-and-drive mid-size SUVs that, when properly configured, can safely tow at least 5,000 pounds.
Shopping for a three-row SUV means balancing priorities of seat quantity versus comfort. If the number of seats trump all, many three-row SUVs offer a second-row bench, but other models give up the second-row middle seat for captain’s chairs.
While the 2025 Subaru Ascent remains a good choice and a strong value, the current model is showing its age and loses out to competitors offering more room and better fuel economy.
As a result of the sweeping automotive tariffs that went into effect, Subaru quietly raised prices for all of its model lines except for the Solterra.
Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2025 Subaru Ascent.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is tightening its crash-test requirements for its coveted Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards, resulting in fewer winners for 2025.
The Subaru Ascent is inching upmarket for the 2025 model year, dropping 2024’s Base trim level and adding two new trims in its place, plus a number of standard safety features.