
If you’re shopping for the right new three-row SUV in Fayetteville, AR, we invite you to check out our terrific selection of new Subaru Ascent models at Adventure Subaru. The Subaru Ascent is the largest Subaru SUV available, providing you with family-friendly space and accommodations, while also achieving the legendary performance and capability that you want from a new Subaru vehicle. All Ascent models have style, interior comfort, cutting-edge features, and a strong performance that makes traveling anywhere around Bentonville, AR with family, friends, or cargo easier and more enjoyable.
To help you understand what makes the new Subaru Ascent SUV the right three-row SUV for you, we’re going to compare it to some of its top competitors, including the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander.
Subaru Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander
Performance
Every new Subaru Ascent model comes with the legendary Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, providing you with the utmost traction, handling, and control on any terrain and in any weather conditions. The Toyota Highlander lineup has standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive models available at a higher cost, allowing you to save and enjoy better capability when you choose a new Ascent SUV.
The new Subaru Ascent lineup offers more torque than the Toyota Highlander lineup does, allowing you to enjoy quicker acceleration. The Subaru Ascent models have a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 277 pounds-feet of torque, compared to 263 pounds-feet of torque in the new Toyota Highlander lineup.
You can travel further on a full tank of gas in a new Subaru Ascent model, helping you stay on course during your travels around Springdale, AR and longer trips across the country. The Subaru Ascent lineup offers 19.3 gallons of fuel capacity, compared to 17.9 gallons in the Toyota Highlander.
Interior and Technology
The new Subaru Ascent lineup has more space for you and your passengers to stretch out and enjoy the ride around Bella Vista, AR. All Ascent models have 153.5 cubic feet of passenger volume, compared to 141.3 cubic feet in the Highlander.
All the Ascent models come with a 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen display for the Starlink multimedia system. The Toyota Highlander models have a standard 8-inch touchscreen display, with a larger touchscreen offered on higher trim levels.
Subaru Ascent vs. Honda Pilot
Performance
To help you always maintain confident traction and control, regardless of the weather or terrain, every new Subaru Ascent model comes with the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, which sends power to all four wheels and will automatically divert it to the wheels with the most grip if any should slip. The Honda Pilot models have standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available on all models, but at a higher price.
The new Subaru Ascent models deliver more torque than the Honda Pilot models do. Every Ascent model has a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 277 pounds-feet of torque, compared to the 3.5-liter V6 engine with 263 pounds-feet of torque in the Pilot.
Technology and Safety Features
You’ll always be connected in a new Subaru Ascent model, as they all come with a large and user-friendly 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen display, featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The Honda Pilot lineup comes with a 7-inch touchscreen display, with an available 9-inch touchscreen on higher trim levels.
Both the Subaru Ascent and Honda Pilot models feature a full suite of driver assistance features to keep you aware of your surroundings and confident. Only the Subaru Ascent lineup features standard steering responsive LED headlights that turn in the direction of the wheel, helping you see better as you’re turning corners.
Come See All Our New Subaru Ascent Models in Person Today
We welcome you to visit us at Adventure Subaru to see all our new Subaru Ascent models in person and learn more about how the Ascent compares to other vehicles. While you’re here, you can check out our wide selection of new Subaru vehicles for yourself and find the one that’s right for you today.