2019 Subaru Ascent

Looking for passenger capacity, cargo capacity, and plenty of great features? An SUV is a great option to give you all of that without sacrificing style and performance. The Subaru Ascent is a midsize SUV that has a lot to offer. This SUV option includes three rows of seating to seat up to eight people. This is for those that have a family or often have lots of passengers. This vehicle also has a good amount of cargo space, as well as some great technology and safety features. 

There is a lot to love about the Subaru Ascent. Below, we are going to check out the 2019 Subaru Ascent specifically in greater detail. You can reach out to us at Granite Subaru if you have any questions about this vehicle or would like to learn more about it.

Why Buy Pre-Owned

Do you normally buy new or used? Many people like buying a new vehicle because they know that it has that good quality of never being used. However, brand new vehicles depreciate very quickly. It can often make a lot of sense for people to buy a vehicle that is even just a few years old. They still know the vehicle will be in great condition for them, but they save a little bit of money on the price tag. At Granite Subaru, we offer both new and pre-owned vehicles, and we can work with you to figure out which one is the best for your life. Below, you can check out more about the 2019 Subaru Ascent to see if that vehicle is the right one for you. 

Performance and Engine Options

Subaru SUVs like the Ascent give you the performance to take on a variety of different road conditions and situations. This vehicle has a capable engine and all-wheel drive, and you can rely on this vehicle to get you where you need to go. Learn more about it below. 

• Turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine - Under the hood of the 2019 Subaru Ascent, you can find a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine gives you 260-horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. In terms of fuel efficiency, you can expect to get around 21 city and 27 highway miles per gallon. 

 The Subaru Ascent comes standard with all-wheel drive, which gives you the ability to take on tougher terrain and different road conditions. This vehicle also offers you some basic off-roading capability with its 8.7 inches of ground clearance. This vehicle also gives you a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds when it is properly equipped. 

Exterior

This midsize SUV measures 16 feet and 5 inches in length. It has a curb weight that ranges from 4,430 to 4,603 pounds. 

This vehicle can be found with exterior features like 20-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, a power liftgate, LED brake lights, automatic high-beam headlights, auto on/off LED daytime running lights, fog lights, and more. This SUV can be found with exterior color options like Abyss Blue Pearl, Crystal White Pearl, Tungsten Metallic, Ice Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Crimson Red Pearl, Cinnamon Brown Pearl, and Magnetic Gray Metallic. 

Interior

The base model of the 2019 Subaru Ascent has seating for eight people on standard cloth upholstery. The base layout includes second and third row bench seats. There is the option to replace the second-row bench seat with captain's chairs to give you a seating capacity of seven people. There are other interior upgrades in this vehicle like heated seats, a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, ambient interior lighting, and a panoramic moonroof. The 2019 Ascent can be found in four different trim options; these options include the base, Premium, Limited, and Touring. All are good options, but the Limited and Touring trims have the most interior features, technology, and safety features. 

 Cargo space is good in the Subaru Ascent. Behind the rear row of seats, you can get 17.8 cubic feet, but you can fold down that third row and get 47.5 cubic feet of storage. If you fold down the second and third rows of seating, you can get up to 86.5 cubic feet of cargo space. This is plenty of space for larger items.

Technology

What technology can be found in the 2019 Subaru Ascent? There are a lot of great features you will like in this vehicle. Check them out here. 

• Touchscreen infotainment system - This vehicle can be found with either a 6.5-inch or an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The infotainment system is intuitive and easy to use. 
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - Connect your smartphone to that infotainment system using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, which gives you easy access to phone apps, music, and more. 
• Bluetooth - Stay safer as you talk on the phone hands-free with the Bluetooth capability in your 2019 Subaru Ascent. 
• Premium audio system - This vehicle can also be home to a premium 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system that makes every listening experience a more enjoyable one. 
• USB ports - This vehicle comes standard with four USB ports in its base model, but there are an additional two more USB ports that you can add to get more charging capability in your vehicle. 
• Navigation system - Don't worry about getting lost with the available built-in navigation system. This will help you get where you need to go, even if you have never been there before. 
• Wi-Fi hotspot - Another great feature is this vehicle is the Wi-Fi hotspot. This gives you access to the internet on the go, whether you want to use it for entertainment or even work. 

This SUV also has additional technology features like the proximity keyless entry. All of these features work together to make your life easier and more convenient. Check out the other technology in this vehicle in the form of safety technology features below. 

Safety

In terms of safety ratings, the 2019 Subaru Ascent has been rated highly. This vehicle received five out of five stars as an overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Meanwhile, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named this SUV a Top Safety Pick+. 

This SUV has standard safety features like forward automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, lane keep assist, and lane departure warning. There are additional available safety features like a front-view camera, automatic high-beam headlights, reverse automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert. Learn more about these features below. 

• Reverse automatic emergency braking - This safety feature helps you to avoid a collision when you are moving in reverse. It uses cameras and sensors to detect other vehicles behind you, and it will automatically apply the brakes if there is an imminent collision. 
• Adaptive cruise control - With adaptive cruise control, you can maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. There is a preset distance in your car, and if your car approaches beyond that distance to the car in front of you, this feature will automatically slow your vehicle down to maintain a safe distance. 
• Rearview camera - This camera helps you to see behind you when you are backing up out of driveways, parking spaces, and parking lots. It can help keep you safer and allow you to see things that would normally be in a blind spot. 
• Lane departure warning - Lane departure warning monitors your vehicle to make sure it stays in your lane. If it detects you drifting out of your lane, it will provide a visual and audible alert so that you can make sure you stay in your lane. 

The Subaru Ascent is highly rated in terms of safety, and it offers you a lot of standard and available safety features to look out for you and your passengers. These features can even help to prevent a collision from occurring. 

Looking to get an SUV to fit with your lifestyle? The Subaru Ascent could be a great option. The 2019 Ascent offers you a lot of amazing features and capability, and it is more affordable than a brand-new model. Reach out to us at Granite Subaru with any questions you may have.