Subaru has always been known for its sporty and affordable vehicles. It's the choice brand for outdoor enthusiasts and road trippers because of Subaru's continually new and intuitive features that are able to handle real-world problems. Today, we'll highlight the Subaru Ascent, a model we feel truly embodies everything the brand has to offer. This year's model of this popular crossover SUV showcases the attention to detail that the designers at Subaru put into every vehicle.Once you get to know about some of the exciting features found in the 2023 Ascent, you'll be wondering, "Is there a Subaru for sale near me?" The great minds at Subaru spoiled us this year and offered features that, once experienced, will be difficult to live without. We won't be surprised to see some of these innovations and upgrades become a trend in the auto industry in the near future. But why wait when you can be one of the first to experience the 2023 Subaru Ascent for yourself? What are we talking about exactly? Let's take a deeper look at the 2023 Ascent and the features we're excited about.A Tablet-Style TouchscreenIf you love the easy-to-use nature of a tablet, then you'll love the new tablet-style touchscreen found in the 2023 Subaru Ascent. The graphics are big and bright, and the screen itself is highly responsive to touch, so you can slide from one screen to the next, quickly accessing your favorite apps, just as you would with a normal tablet, except this one is placed right in the middle of the center console. At 11.6 inches, it's a simply monstrous screen, making it easy for nearly anyone to see the crisp graphics.You'll also find useful information on the screen at all times, including vehicle information and access to all of your apps. Those who have driven previous year's models will notice that the traditional analog controls for temperature, fan speed, and seat heaters have been moved onto the tablet screen, making for an overall more minimalistic aesthetic in the front of the vehicle.Highly Intelligent Safety FeaturesThe 2023 Subaru Ascent has an available 360-degree Surround View Monitor that gives you a comprehensive view of what's happening around and above your car. This bird's eye view is especially useful when getting into tight parking spots or backing out of driveways onto busy streets. Everything surrounding the vehicle is prominently displayed on the tablet-size touchscreen.Another exciting and futuristic safety feature is the Ascent's signature EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. This system uses three cameras to detect vehicles in front of you, will notify you of an impending collision, and activate the Pre-Collision Braking feature when necessary. This can reduce the chances of an accident, or at least the severity of the damage, should an accident be unavoidable. The EyeSight system isn't new to Subaru, but in the 2023 Ascent, it's getting a wide-angle mono camera to allow for better detection of smaller objects and hazards such as bicyclists and pedestrians.There's also one more added safety feature that will amaze you, which is the Automatic Emergency Steering feature. This is a new feature to the Subaru family, first coming out on the Forester in 2022. It is only activated at 50 mph or slower and can only be used if your car is equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring. When those conditions are met, this feature can detect a car that is pulled over on the shoulder or side of a road and will automatically steer your car around that vehicle and put you back in your lane after you've avoided the obstacle.Infotainment and More at Your FingertipsIn previous years, you'd have to plug your smartphone into the Ascent's USB port to see your apps populate on the infotainment screen or charge your phone. Luckily, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come standard on all trims of the 2023 Subaru Ascent, so all you have to do is connect your phone, and you can see all of your favorite apps right on the tablet-style screen. You no longer need to plug in your phone to charge it, thanks to an available wireless charging pad. It's just one more way Subaru is making that center console between the driver and front seat passenger the command center for all your connectivity and infotainment features.The 2023 Subaru Ascent also has the new Cabin Connect feature, which allows the driver to push a button and speak to backseat passengers. The system pipes the driver's voice through the rear speakers, making it quite useful for Parents of loud and rowdy kids when they need to give instructions to mischievous backseat passengers while driving without taking their eyes off the road.Ready for More AdventureNew to the 2023 Subaru Ascent is the dual-function X-MODE available with settings for snow/dirt and deep snow/mud. This excellent feature puts you more in control when traveling over uneven or unpredictable ground, giving you the freedom to go off the beaten path. Finally, a panoramic power sunroof lets everyone get fresh air and sunlight, making this a great car to take through national forests and other stunning natural landscapes.Should you love journeying onto unknown roads and discovering new places, the 2023 Subaru Ascent can get you there. It has a voice-activated TomTom navigation system that provides clear and precise directions. So, you can leave that massive, crinkled-up, and confusing paper map at home. (Well, maybe pack it just in case).Some Exterior Style ChangesThe Ascent hasn't seen many aesthetic changes since 2018, but this year we see a few new features on the outside. First, the front is bolder with LED headlights, a larger grill, and inlets with a slightly different design than we're used to. Inlets have also been added to the bottom bumper for better airflow and improved aerodynamics when traveling at high speeds. If you look closely, you'll spot C-shaped tail lights, and it appears that Subaru is swiping the previous Abyss Blue Pearl color in favor of a new Cosmic Blue Pearl.Drivers who opt for the Onyx trim will get Black accents and 20-inch black-finish wheels exclusive to this trim; however, those who prefer the more standard brushed silver wheels of previous years can get those in the other trims. All models will see a new geometric shape in the wheels for a sleek new look.Ascend Into the FutureIt's clear that Subaru put their best minds to work on the 2023 Ascent and thought about the real-world issues that drivers face, as well as luxuries they would want. Attention to how people live and function today can be seen through detail-oriented features like the tablet-style touchscreen, which mimics the tablets many of us use in our daily lives. Why not put one right in your car, where you can change the music, temperature, and more all in one place? The engineers in the safety department also paid close attention to detail, thinking of almost every risk a driver would face on the road. That can be seen in the addition of the Automatic Emergency Steering and the innovative EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. We think that drivers who get behind the wheel of this vehicle will feel covered in every aspect of their driving experience, making the 2023 Subaru Ascent stand out among its peers.
