 
How the Subaru Ascent Stacks Up to the Competition in Charleston, SC
Are you in the market for a reliable, spacious, fun-to-drive three-row SUV in Mount Pleasant? If so, you might want to visit Crews Subaru of Charleston and check out the brand-new Subaru Ascent. The Ascent offers an exciting combination of rugged design, exciting performance, and state-of-the-art features. But how does it stack up to the competition? Here is how the Ascent compares to the Toyota Highlander.
Ascent vs. Toyota Highlander
- The Ascent is designed to handle off-roading adventure all over Hanahan. The Ascent comes standard with a 2.4-liter turbocharged Subaru Boxer four-cylinder engine that produces 260 horsepower. It also has 8.7 inches of ground clearance. The Toyota Highlander has a similar 2.4-liter turbocharged V-4 engine that produces 265 horsepower. However, the Toyota Highlander has a standard ground clearance of just eight inches, making it less capable than the Ascent on rocky terrain.
- All Ascent models come standard with all-wheel drive, which provides exceptional traction whether you are driving on a rainy day in Summerville or going on an off-roading adventure. The Toyota Highlander comes standard with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available, but you will have to pay more to get it.
- Both the Ascent and Toyota Highlander have eight seats. However, the Ascent is better equipped to carry a full slate of passengers around West Ashley. That is because the Ascent has more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and rear shoulder room than the Toyota Highlander.
- Both the Ascent and Toyota Highlander have plenty of helpful features. However, the Ascent comes standard with roof rails, which make it easier to optimize your SUV for adventure.
Ascent vs. Nissan Pathfinder
- The Ascent has a 2.4-liter turbocharged Subaru Boxer four-cylinder engine that generates 277 pound-feet of torque, which provides an exceptional sense of acceleration when you press down on the gas pedal. The 3.5-liter V-6 engine of the Nissan Pathfinder generates 259 pound-feet of torque, so you get less of that visceral intensity when you accelerate.
- Every Ascent model comes standard with a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, making it a fantastic option for bringing your favorite fishing boat to the lake or hauling furniture in a trailer in Goose Creek. The Pathfinder has a standard towing capacity of just 3,500 pounds. To tow more in a Pathfinder, you need to pay extra.
- As stated before, the Subaru Ascent comes standard with all-wheel drive. Every Ascent model comes with the outstanding traction that all-wheel drive provides. The Nissan Pathfinder comes standard with front-wheel drive, which does not deliver the same traction as all-wheel drive. While all-wheel drive is available on the Nissan Pathfinder, you have to pay more to have it on your model.
- The Ascent comes standard with an 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, which makes it easy to control vehicle settings, audio, apps, navigation, and more. The Nissan Pathfinder comes standard with an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen. Even if you want a larger screen on your Nissan Pathfinder, you can only upgrade to an available nine-inch infotainment touchscreen, which is still significantly smaller than the standard touchscreen on the Ascent.
Take a New Subaru Ascent on a Test Drive Today
Are you ready to see for yourself if a new Ascent is the ideal three-row SUV for you to drive? Then you should visit Crews Subaru of Charleston and take one on a test drive. A test drive is the best way to see for yourself if an Ascent is the right SUV for you. To schedule your test drive, contact our dealership today!
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