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Top 10 Mid-Size SUVs in Canada for 2023: Our Top Picks in the Middle Lane

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Vincent Aubé
The 2023 model-year will be one of continuity in the three-row segment

Subaru Ascent

Subaru Ascent
Subaru Ascent | Photo: Subaru

The Ascent gets a discreet mid-cycle makeover this year. Nothing to write home about, but to keep consumers interested, nothing beats a light sweep to freshen up the formula.

Subaru's largest vehicle benefits from the same turbocharged powertrain as in the Legacy GT or Outback XT, the flat-4 that's teamed with a CVT and the all-wheel drive system so dear to Subaru. Its more car-like ride is definitely its greatest quality, even though it offers a similar size to other vehicles in the class.

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Subaru Ascent, three-quarters rear
Subaru Ascent, three-quarters rear | Photo: Subaru
Subaru Ascent, interior
Subaru Ascent, interior | Photo: Subaru
Subaru Ascent, seats
Subaru Ascent, seats | Photo: Subaru
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 60 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 200 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists