Subaru had a conundrum in the late 2010s. Outback and Forester families loved their vehicles, but they were outgrowing them. Subaru needed a larger three-row option to keep those customers in Subarus.

We’ve driven different test vehicles during our family’s annual summertime journey to the glacier-heaped hills of Michigan’s Grand Traverse region. This year, our transport came in the form of a 2025 ...

HIGHS Nicely equipped across the lineup, all-wheel drive standard, generous safety suite. LOWS Sluggish acceleration, noisy engine, not as spacious as rivals. VERDICT The Ascent is a respectable ...

The 2025 Subaru Ascent is a convincing three-row SUV that knows precisely what it is: a weather-confident family hauler that prizes safety, cargo flexibility, and standard all-wheel drive. It wears ...