Subaru Has an Exciting New Trim for the 2023 Ascent
The new Onyx Edition of the 2023 Subaru Ascent offers a stylish upgrade to the beloved midsize SUV.
Written by Allison Stone
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
According to
Motor Trend
, the 2023 model of the three-row SUV is getting an overall refresh, but you don’t have to worry about losing any of its 19 cupholders or its 75.6 cubic feet of cargo space. The Ascent was new terrain for Subaru when it was first released in 2019, but the roomy and versatile 8-passenger vehicle rose to the top of midsize SUV best-of lists everywhere.
The new Ascent comes standard with an impressive suite of new features including all-wheel-drive, updated styling, safety upgrades, new infotainment features, and even an intercom system.
The most buzzed-about new feature however is a brand new trim level—the Onyx Edition. The 2023 Ascent is available in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, and Touring trim levels.
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breaks down everything you need to know about the 2023 Ascent and the luxurious new Onyx Edition. What’s new for the 2023 Subaru Ascent?
From the outside, minor tweaks have been made to the 2023 Subaru Ascent’s styling. The grille is bigger and taller, while the lower front bumper has new air ducts to improve aerodynamics. The 2023 Ascent also comes with new LED headlights and redesigned C-shaped taillights.
The EyeSight Driver Assist Technology which was available in previous model years has been updated to function more smoothly and intuitively under a wider variety of conditions. This upgrade is due in part to a new, wide-angle camera and new software to go with it.
If you’ve been eyeing other Subaru models, the Subaru Legacy and Outback were similarly updated. For the Premium trim and up, EyeSight also features Automatic Emergency Steering which can help avoid low-speed impacts.
If you decide to upgrade to a Touring model with the Harman Kardon QuantumLogic surround sound system, you can also get access to the Cabin Connect PA system, which can override the speakers to make announcements from the driver’s seat.
This feature is also available separately as an option on other trims.
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The 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition
The first thing you’ll notice about the all-new 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition is its sleek black exterior trim coated in a black finish, darker badging, and black 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.
The interior features water-repellent seats with green stitching and a power moonroof, which also comes standard on the Touring trim and is optional on the Limited.
While the Subaru Ascent wasn’t built as an offroading vehicle, the Onyx, Limited, and Touring trims come standard with a real treat for
offroading enthusiasts
: dual-function X-mode with hill descent control and Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings. Also available in a package upgrade for the Onyx is a 12-way power driver's seat with cushion extension, 4-way power front passenger seat, second-row sunshades, outboard heated seats, Surround View Monitoring, and a DriverFocus distraction mitigation system.
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Power and performance
A 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four engine is standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The variable automatic transmission can be set to a mode that simulates an eight-speed manual transmission if that is the driver’s preference.
The Ascent also comes standard with 8.7 inches of ground clearance, 18-inch wheels, a rear vision camera with a new washer system, raised roof rails, and tri-zone climate control.
Trailer Stability Assist, which also comes standard, offers up to 5,000 lbs of towing capacity.
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Finding car insurance for the Subaru Ascent
The average annual cost to insure a 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition is $2,739, which is $361 higher than the average annual cost to insure Subarus. The base cost of your vehicle will make an impact on your insurance rates.
Generally, the more expensive trim you get, the higher your rates will be.
But paying a higher rate for the 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx doesn’t mean you should be overpaying. Deciding on what car to buy is hard enough—let
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