![]() But for maximum hauling and adventuring, I recommend the eight-seater. I tried to take a nap back there, and it was doable (and more comfortable than the photo suggests). They slide fore and aft but do not fold flat with the third row. Second-row captain’s chairs are standard on Limited and options on most other trims. On those models, both rows of seats fold flat to give you loads of easy-to-use cargo space or a place for two (or three) to sleep for the night. ![]() Ample Cargo Space With All Seats Full (Photo/Evan Williams)Įight-passenger seating is standard, with two in the front and three in each of the rear rows. There are two cupholders on each side of the third row, so at least there won’t be any quibbles over that space. Both are on the passenger side of the vehicle, so you might have to settle some cable disputes, but more power plugs are always better. On Ascent Limited and higher, the third row gets USB-A ports too. Get the second-row bench, and you get two more accessible cup holders in the fold-down center armrest there are a total of 19 cupholders on offer, depending on trim. Kids, especially in car seats, are going to have a tough time reaching. The second row’s cupholders are in the back of that console below the power plugs, which makes a long reach for second-row passengers. Touring trim gets a 110V household-style electrical outlet. ![]() The former is for the front seat, the latter for row two. Charging and Drinks for Everyone (Photo/Evan Williams)Įvery Ascent gets lit-up USB-A and USB-C ports in the front console as well as at the back of the front console. Mercifully, the feature (offered on all grades with Harman/Kardon audio) doesn’t work the other way around. It does a good job of making you heard, though you have to activate it through the center screen. Subaru says it “improves communication from the driver or front passenger to the third-row occupants.” I say it helps you yell at the kids in the third row without having to yell.Ī microphone in the front picks up your voice and puts it through the speakers in the back. Cabin Connect Makes Sure You’re Heard Cabin Connect ensures third-row passengers can hear you (photo/Evan Williams) The system has the wireless versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, another big perk. There is a volume knob, and there are buttons for the temperature, so points to Subaru for that. You’ll also need to wait while it does the things you ask because this system is frustratingly sluggish. The new screen has an old-looking interface that controls just about everything, so you’ll be looking at it a lot … and waiting for it because you need to wait for it to finish booting to use the heated seats or change the climate settings. The big panel is a big upgrade over the old screen, though fans of buttons and knobs might not like the change. In the cabin, the 2023 Ascent gets the same 11.6-inch center screen you’ll find in the rest of the Subaru lineup. 11.6-Inch Center Screen Dominates Dash (Photo/Evan Williams) The changes here are much more successful than the ones up front. Subaru calls them Konoji taillights, and they do modernize the look. The old rectangular section of the lights on the hatch is now C-shaped. The changes at the back are even smaller and much less controversial. What was a simple and rugged nose is now overly complicated with elaborately styled headlights, a massive grille, and odd chrome inlet surrounds at the bottom of the bumper. Styling changes are small but make a big difference, a difference I’m not sure everyone will like. ![]() ![]() Subaru Ascent 2023 Subaru Ascent Review 2023 Ascent Gets New Face (Photo/Evan Williams) ![]()
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