Subaru’s three-row SUV has impressive all-around performance. The Ascent’s smooth ride, functional interior, and slick power delivery helped lift it to success. The Ascent has a 2.4-liter turbocharged ...

HIGHS Well-equipped even in base trim, standard all-wheel drive, lots of standard driver-assist technology. LOWS Cramped third row, coarse-sounding engine, jumpy low-speed throttle response. VERDICT ...

The Ascent is the biggest vehicle that Subaru offers. It's a midsize SUV with three rows of seating, all of which are big enough to accommodate adults, and it has a lot of the adventurous charm you'd ...