NEW YORK: The Subaru Ascent SUV Concept made its world debut at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday.
The styling concept also confirms the name Ascent for the upcoming Subaru 3-row SUV. Both the design concept and the production Ascent will feature an all-new turbocharged direct injection boxer engine.
The exterior design of the concept follows Subaru’s “Dynamic x Solid” theme with powerful fender flares representing Subaru’s all-wheel drive system and a large, bluff grille denoting an SUV look. It rides on 21-inch wheels.
It is around 5 metres long, 2.0-metres wide and 1.8 metres high. The wheelbase is a little under 3 metres.
The interior of the concept features a flowing dashboard design and a 7-passenger configuration with centre captain’s chairs.
The Ascent production model will be based on a modified version of the Subaru Global Platform that debuted last year.
The model will be built at Subaru of Indiana, Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana and will be sold exclusively in the North American market starting in 2018.
Keyword: Subaru Ascent is a future 7-seat SUV