Subaru had a conundrum in the late 2010s. Outback and Forester families loved their vehicles, but they were outgrowing them. Subaru needed a larger three-row option to keep those customers in Subarus.

First introduced for the 2019 model year, Subaru gave the Ascent a mid-cycle refresh for the 2023 model year. Highlights of that refresh include updated exterior styling, new-and-improved safety and ...