Subaru's largest SUV has a daring new look for 2022. The Onyx edition offers a cool aesthetic, with blacked-out grille and darkened 20-inch wheels. Inside, washable synthetic leather seats are quickly ready for the next adventure.
Still, most folks shopping the three-row midsize are more focused on Subaru's signature feature, standard all-wheel-drive, and the family seating of up to eight. They'll find plenty of cargo space, cubbies and 19 cup/bottle holders. Yeah, that's 2.37 holders per thirsty occupant, so bring a back-up bottle.
The Ascent, like the rest of the Subaru lineup, can take the family on light off-road adventures with help from its ground clearance of 8.7 inches, traction management system and hill descent control. It can handle dirt roads full of puddle dips and jutting rocks, and this Subie can drag along a boat or a couple of ATVs with a tow-rating of up to 5,000 pounds.
