The Ascent is built on the Subaru Global Architecture (SGA) platform.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive The only large overseas factory for Subaru is located in Lafayette, Indiana. Capable of building well over 300,000 vehicles annually, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, or SIA, is where the Ascent, Outback, Legacy, and Impreza are all built for the American market.

turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four The engine in question is a 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four, which in all Ascents pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and standard all-wheel drive.

The 2019 Ascent has a slightly above-average predicted reliability rating of 3.5 out of five.

The Ascent is built at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), a Zero-Landfill Facility in Lafayette, Indiana, along with Crosstrek (2.5-liter), Legacy and Outback.

Spacious 3-Row Seating for up to 8 Passengers With a choice of either 7- or 8-passenger seating, your Ascent is the large SUV that's a custom fit for your family. In 7-passenger models, comfortable captain's chairs make up the second row.

Japan Subaru's manufacturing center is in the city of Ota, Japan, north of Tokyo. While some vehicles sold in the U.S. are assembled in a plant in Indiana, parts come from Subaru and its suppliers in Ota.

While Toyota maintains dozens of factories throughout the world, Subaru has only two manufacturing plants, making it a smaller vehicle producer than some of the major players. The original plant is located in Gunma, Japan, and the other is in Lafayette, Indiana.

There's only one engine available for the Subaru Ascent. It's a 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder mated to an automatic transmission.

That reliability translates into strong resale value. The 2019 Subaru Ascent was on the podium for KBB's Best Resale Value Awards for the best three-row midsize SUV, boasting an impressive 59.2 percent resale value at 36 months and 44.3 percent at 60 months. Only the Toyota Highlander did better in that category.

Where Are Subaru Cars Made? - Find the best Subaru deals! Toyota owns 20% of the company and is the largest single shareholder. Subaru gains access to steel and other raw materials produced through the Toyota supplier network as part of this arrangement.

The Subaru Ascent engine is a SUBARU BOXER® 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It has an impressive 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. Like we said, this is consistent across all trim levels, so you only have one Subaru Ascent engine option. This translates into differing towing capacities across trims, however.

With the company's trademark all-wheel-drive system, the Ascent is well suited for four-season family road trips. Its 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder powertrain delivers middling acceleration - a 6.7-second 60-mph time - and can be noisy under duress, but it'll pull a camper trailer or speedboat.