Nov 16, 2021

Our Favorite Features of the All-New 2022 Subaru Ascent

Introduction

The 2022 Subaru Ascent is a versatile and spacious three-row SUV, placing functionality over frills and enhancements. While there are a multitude of standard features that are included with every 2022 Ascent, there are also many features that customers can choose to equip on their individual models. The new Subaru Ascent is available in a total of five trim levels, with a new Onyx Edition joining the lineup of models for the 2022 model year.

Performance

The 2022 Subaru Ascent lineup is powered by a sole turbocharged 2.4-liter BOXER engine design. The turbocharged 2.4-liter engine produces 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque, delivering its power to the Ascent’s standard all-wheel-drive drivetrain. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) transfers power between the Ascent’s 2.4-liter engine and its all-wheel-drive drivetrain. To provide an even more exciting experience for drivers, every new Subaru Ascent is equipped with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters that allow drivers to shift the gears of the SUV’s transmission.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The 2022 Subaru Ascent is equipped with three rows of seats, providing seating for up to eight occupants in its cabin. However, rather than including a bench seat configuration in its second row, the Ascent can be equipped with two captain’s chairs instead, decreasing the seating capacity of the SUV to seven but providing more room for the passengers in the model’s second row. 153.5 cubic feet of space is available for passengers in the cabin of the Subaru Ascent.

There are six interior color options for the 2022 Subaru Ascent, with a mix between leather, cloth, and StarTex upholstery. A tri-zone automatic climate control system is standard for the Ascent. The cabin of the Ascent can accommodate up to nineteen cupholders. Heated front and rear seats are available for the interior of the Ascent as well.

The 2022 Subaru Ascent provides 17.8 cubic feet of space for cargo when all of its seats are left in their upright positions. Drivers have access to 47.5 cubic feet of space when they fold the third row of seats in the Ascent down. 86.5 cubic feet of cargo space is available in the 2022 Subaru Ascent when its second and third rows of seats are folded down. Additional cargo space is available under the floor of the Subaru Ascent as well.

Entertainment

The infotainment system of the 2022 Subaru Ascent is accessible through either a 6.5-inch touchscreen display or a larger 8.0-inch touchscreen display. Every Subaru Ascent includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. A six-speaker audio system is standard for the 2022 Ascent, but a premium-quality fourteen-speaker Harman Kardon audio system is available for the model. The infotainment system of the 2022 Ascent can also support a built-in navigation system, making it easier for drivers to navigate between their destinations.

Safety

The entire 2022 Subaru Ascent lineup is equipped with the Subaru EyeSight safety suite, which adds several driver alerts and driver-assist technologies to the SUV. Subaru EyeSight includes helpful safety technologies, like Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Pre-Collision Braking. Many additional safety technologies are also available for the Subaru Ascent, like Reverse Automatic Braking and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.

Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition

The new 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition is a bold take on the traditional Subaru Ascent. With a platform that is based on the 2022 Ascent Premium trim level, the new Ascent Ony Edition has undergone a blackout treatment. The new Ascent Onyx Edition wears black 20-inch alloy wheels and features numerous gloss black elements around its exterior. 

The 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition is far more than an appearance package. The Onyx Edition is equipped with a power rear tailgate and has an interior that is upholstered in StarTex water repellant upholstery, making the SUV suitable for rowdy off-road journeys or simply spilled drinks in its cabin. The Ascent Onyx Edition is also equipped with a keyless entry system and a push-button start system as well.

Conclusion

The 2022 Subaru Ascent is a spacious mid-size SUV with a range of features that are available to customers. Families and drivers who need extra space in their vehicles will appreciate what the new Subaru Ascent includes. If you would like to view the new 2022 Subaru Ascent and experience what the model has to offer, then visit us at Royal Moore Subaru. Our dealership has an extensive inventory of vehicles and a team of knowledgeable staff members who are willing to help you learn more about our vehicles. Come find your next vehicle with us.