Comparing the XC90 with the Ascent on safety pits reputation against results. Volvo's flagship SUV has decades of safety ...

HIGHS Nicely equipped across the lineup, all-wheel drive standard, generous safety suite. LOWS Sluggish acceleration, noisy engine, not as spacious as rivals. VERDICT The Ascent is a respectable ...

Buyers cross-shopping this trio are usually hauling kids, which makes rear-seat protection and crash-avoidance technology the ...

HIGHS Bests its EPA estimated highway fuel-economy estimate, plenty of safety tech and driver aids, all-wheel drive is standard. LOWS Grainy, gruff engine sound, tight third row, infotainment ...

In 2019, Subaru filled a 3-row SUV-sized hole in its lineup with the Ascent. The family-friendly crossover SUV featured traditional Subaru styling and quirks with all-weather-ready all-wheel drive ...

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.