2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 7 Passenger

Subaru has firmly established itself as a prominent brand, known for its reliability, durability, and performance. With the 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 7 Passenger, Subaru takes the beloved Ascent to new heights. This remarkable SUV combines rugged versatility with refined elegance, catering to the needs of adventurous families who want to go off the beaten path but also want comfort, safety, and style. Granite Subaru is proud to sell the 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 7 passenger, and our friendly and knowledgeable associates would be happy to show you everything it has to offer. Here's what you can expect from this exceptional family SUV:

 Exterior Design

The 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 7 Passenger commands attention with its captivating exterior design. This SUV strikes a perfect balance between ruggedness and sophistication, making it stand out from the crowd. With a refined blacked-out theme, the special edition Ascent also stands out from its siblings. The Onyx Edition features black-finished exterior elements, including the grille, mirror caps, roof rails, and exclusive 20-inch black alloy wheels. 

The front fascia boasts a bold blacked-out grille, complemented by sleek LED headlights and fog lights that provide excellent visibility in all conditions. The alloy wheels are paired with all-season tires, adding a touch of sportiness and enhancing the vehicle's overall stance. The rear of the Ascent Onyx Edition showcases a unique black rear gate badging and a roof spoiler, further accentuating its dynamic appeal. The rear also features signature C-shaped LED tail lights. Available in Crystal Black Silica, the Onyx Edition exudes an air of elegance and refinement.

Interior Design

Step inside the 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition, and you'll be welcomed into a spacious and thoughtfully designed interior that prioritizes comfort and convenience for all passengers. With its seven-passenger seating configuration, the Ascent Onyx Edition offers ample space for both occupants and their cargo. The second-row bench seating is replaced with captain's chairs, providing easy access to the third row and ensuring enhanced comfort for passengers. There is ample headroom and legroom in all three rows. Additionally, the 60/40-split flat-folding seats in the second and third rows allow for versatile cargo configurations, accommodating larger items when needed. There is a whopping 72.8 cubic feet of cargo space.

 Soft-touch materials, premium finishes, and attention to detail abound, elevating the overall ambiance. The Onyx Edition features exclusive water-repellent StarTex® upholstery with elegant silver stitching, adding a touch of sophistication while offering durability for active lifestyles.

Power and Performance

The 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 7 Passenger offers impressive performance and capability, making it well-suited for both daily driving and off-road adventures. Powering the Ascent Onyx Edition is a 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer engine, which puts out 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. This engine delivers ample power for smooth acceleration and confident passing maneuvers, giving you what you need whether you are navigating city streets or venturing off the beaten path. Mated to a responsive continuously variable transmission, the powertrain ensures a seamless and efficient driving experience.

Subaru's renowned symmetrical all-wheel drive system comes standard in the Ascent Onyx Edition, providing optimal traction and stability on various road surfaces and weather conditions. The system continually monitors and adjusts power distribution to the wheels with the most grip, improving overall performance and confidence. To further enhance its off-road capabilities, the Ascent Onyx Edition features X-MODE, Subaru's advanced traction optimization system. With the push of a button, X-MODE optimizes the engine, transmission, AWD system, and other components to provide superior traction on challenging terrains. The Ascent Onyx Edition boasts an impressive 8.7 inches of ground clearance, allowing it to conquer obstacles with ease.

Comfort and Convenience Features

The 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 7 Passenger is filled with advanced comfort and convenience features that make driving a real pleasure.

In terms of comfort, the driver's seat features a 10-way power-adjustable function with memory settings, allowing customization to optimize the driving experience. The heated front seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel add an extra layer of comfort during colder seasons.

For added convenience, the Ascent Onyx Edition offers available features such as keyless access with push-button start, a power rear gate, and a panoramic power moonroof. These features simplify entry, exit, and cargo loading, enhancing the practicality and functionality of the vehicle. The panoramic power moonroof floods the cabin with natural light, creating an open and airy atmosphere for all passengers to enjoy.

Technological innovation is abundant in the Ascent Onyx Edition. The centerpiece is the 8-inch, high-resolution infotainment touchscreen, equipped with Subaru's STARLINK multimedia system. Seamlessly integrating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, this system allows for intuitive smartphone connectivity and access to various apps, navigation, and music streaming services. Bluetooth hands-free capability enables safe and convenient communication while on the road. A 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot ensures seamless connectivity on the go, keeping everyone entertained during long journeys. Additionally, the available Harman Kardon premium audio system provides a superior sound experience, enveloping occupants in crystal-clear audio.

Advanced Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Subaru is renowned for its commitment to safety, and the 2023 Ascent Onyx Edition continues this legacy by incorporating an array of advanced safety features. The Ascent Onyx Edition includes the highly acclaimed EyeSight Driver Assist Technology as standard. This comprehensive suite of safety features uses cameras and sensors to provide an extra layer of protection on the road. EyeSight includes adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, lane-keep assistance, and sway warning. These features work in harmony to mitigate the risk of collisions, enhance driver awareness, and provide peace of mind to occupants.

The Ascent Onyx Edition also includes standard blind-spot detection with lane change assistance and rear cross-traffic alert, helping to mitigate potential blind-spot accidents during lane changes or reversing maneuvers. The rear-vision camera, another standard feature, enhances visibility when parking or maneuvering in tight spaces. Additionally, the available 180-degree front-view monitor provides a comprehensive view of the vehicle's surroundings, further aiding in parking and maneuvering with confidence.

The 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition also offers the available DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, which uses facial recognition technology to monitor driver fatigue or distraction, providing alerts when necessary. 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the 2023 Subaru Ascent a Top Safety Pick + and gave it a rating of Good or Superior, the highest ratings, on all tests, including crash tests and crash mitigation features. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Subaru Ascent an overall safety rating of five stars, which is its highest rating. Overall and individual crash tests all also received five stars, except for the rollover resistance test, which received four stars. 

Available Onyx Edition Limited

If you want even more features, Subaru also makes available an Ascent Onyx Edition Limited, which offers even more in luxury. The Limited trim adds a Dual-function X-MODE, which comes with additional capabilities like deep snow and mud and settings to optimize performance when going to the beach or dealing with bad weather. 

Some of the convenience features that are available on the Onyx Edition become standard on the Limited, such as the panoramic moonroof and the DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System. 

Other features build on or expand the offerings in the Onyx Edition, including an 11.6-inch Subaru Starlink Multimedia Navigation system, second-row heated seats, additional points of adjustable for the power's seat (including lumbar and a cushion extension), two memory slots for the driver's seat adjustments, and a power-adjustable passenger's seat. The Limited also gets sunshades for the second row, two memory positions for the exterior power mirrors, and USB-A ports in the third row of seating. 

With the Limited, you get to enjoy everything that the Ascent Onyx Edition offers, plus a few more luxurious extras. Additional packages are also available to add a few other accessory items, like splash guards and roof cross bars. 

Buy the 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 7 Passenger at Granite Subaru

The 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition 7 Passenger stands as a testament to Subaru's commitment to excellence. With its striking exterior design, spacious and luxurious interior, impressive performance capabilities, advanced safety features, and cutting-edge technologies, the Ascent Onyx Edition sets a new standard for family SUVs. Whether you're embarking on a daily commute or a weekend getaway, the Ascent Onyx Edition is ready to conquer the road ahead, keeping you and your loved ones safe and comfortable along the way.

While we can tell you all the great things about the 2023 Ascent Onyx Edition, you must experience it yourself to truly appreciate it. Visit Granite Subaru today to take a test drive of this exciting SUV. Our associates will help you explore all its features and learn about the technical aspects that make it stand out from its competitors. You'll love the way this SUV looks, and even more importantly, you'll love the way it drives. Our finance specialists are also ready to help you find the terms that best fit your budget. Visit us and you could be driving home with your new Ascent Onyx today!