The 12 SUVs With the Best 3rd Row Seats And Subaru Ascent’s Rising Stock

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If you want an SUV with the best third Row for ease of access and passenger comfort, check out this new scoring from Consumer Reports. The 2024 Subaru Ascent is rising.

Should 3-Row SUV shoppers consider the 2024 Subaru Ascent? According to updated scores from Consumer Reports (by subscription), you should. I cover the Subaru Ascent from all aspects, and it hasn't received rave reviews for its 3rd Row, but that has changed.  

CR says its updated list relies on its expert evaluations of third rows for ease of access and passenger comfort. They've also included exclusive owner satisfaction and reliability survey data and safety and fuel economy information.

Note that the best models are listed in order of most- to least-roomy third-row seat and that not every vehicle is recommended by Consumer Reports. The 2024 Subaru Ascent is a recommended model. You can read my report here.

The Best 2024 model year midsize SUVs for 3Rd Row accommodations

  1. Honda Pilot
  2. Toyota Grand Highlander
  3. Volkswagen Atlas
  4. Kia Telluride
  5. Nissan Pathfinder
  6. Subaru Ascent
  7. Dodge Durango
  8. Hyundai Palisade
  9. Mazda CX-90
  10. Infiniti QX60
  11. Jeep Grand Cherokee
  12. Toyota Highlander

What does Consumer Reports say about the 2024 Subaru Ascent?

  • Price Range:  $34,395 - $48,695
  • CR MPG:  Overall 22 / City 14 / Hwy 32 mpg
  • #8 of 21  Midsized SUVs 3-row

"Getting into the Ascent is easy, thanks to its large doors and low step-in height. The second Row slides up out of the way with the flip of one lever, but it only leaves a marginal path, although the grab handles on the top of the second-row seats help with climbing in and out of the way back." 

"The third Row is a little tight, as expected from an SUV in this class. The second-row captain's chairs can be moved forward and aft to give third-row occupants a bit more room for toes and legs."

What is the 2024 model year pricing for the Ascent?

The 2024 Subaru Ascent comes in six trim levels. The Base trim starts at $35,490, and Premium trims begin at $38,090. The Ascent Onyx Edition starts at $42,890, the upper Limited starts at $43,190, the Ascent Onyx Edition Limited is priced at $47,890, and the top-trim Touring has a starting MSRP of $49,790. Pricing includes destination and delivery fees ($1,295).

What is the 2024 Ascent fuel mileage?

The Subaru Ascent base and Premium trim levels get an EPA-estimated 20/26 city/highway mpg and 22 combined mpg. The Ascent Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition, and new Onyx Edition Limited trim levels get an EPA-estimated 19/25 city/highway mpg and 21 combined mpg.

MY TAKE

The 2024 Subaru Ascent is now a recommenced model by Consumer Reports. That hasn't always been the case. The Ascent's stock is rising. 

Is the 2024 Ascent a good value for 3-Row SUV shoppers?

The 2024 Ascent comes with Subaru's Subaru's latest EyeSight safety technology, including a Wide-Angle Mono Camera. Subaru says the enhanced EyeSight driver assist system operates more smoothly and in an extended range of conditions. 

The improvements are a result of a wider field of view, updated control software, and the addition of an electric brake booster.

What sets the Ascent apart from other 3-Row SUVs?

The Ascent is designed for families with active lifestyles. The family hauler comes standard with Subaru's Symmetrical all-wheel-drive, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and X-Mode and dual-function X-Mode for improved off-pavement, mud, sand, snow, and dirt road capability. 

Ascent is the only Subaru model to earn the highest Top Safety Pick+ crash scores from the IIHS. Read the latest Subaru IIHS safety score report here. 

This is the latest information regarding the 2024 Subaru Ascent. Stay tuned. I'll keep you updated with any new information.

Until then, visit torquenews.com/subaru regularly and bookmark the page for my latest updates.

What about you? Are you looking for a 3-row SUV, and would you consider the 2024 Ascent? Let us know in the comments below.

Thanks for reading, everyone. I hope you enjoyed the Subaru Ascent story. See you tomorrow for my latest Subaru Report.

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I am Denis Flierl, a 12-year Torque News senior writer with 20+ years of Subaru and automotive journalism experience. I enjoy bringing you, the Subaru fans and customers, the most up-to-date Subaru news, reviews, and new model information. You'll find the latest Subaru stories on the Subaru page. Follow me on my The Dirty Subaru website, Dirty Subaru blog, SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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