#NYIAS: Subaru's Product Portfolio Ready To Ascend To SEVEN Seats, We Introduce You To The Ascent Concept

#NYIAS: Subaru's Product Portfolio Ready To Ascend To SEVEN Seats, We Introduce You To The Ascent Concept
Subaru's press release follows:
 

April 12, 2017

SUBARU ASCENT SUV CONCEPT MAKES WORLD DEBUT AT THE 2017 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
 

  • Subaru confirms future 3-row SUV will be named Subaru Ascent
  • The Ascent will be powered by an all-new turbocharged DI Boxer Engine
  • Ascent SUV Concept showcases 7 passenger interior 

NEW YORK -  Subaru of America, Inc., which this month posted its 64th consecutive month of record-breaking sales, today made the world debut of the Subaru Ascent SUV Concept. 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.


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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 a true SUV look. The interior of the concept features a flowing dashboard design and a 7-passenger configuration with center 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.

Specifications:
Body size: (Length x Width x Height) 198.8 x 78.3 x 72.4 inches
Wheelbase: 117 inches
Tire Size: 275/50 R21
Seating Capacity: 7


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bnilhomebnilhome - 4/12/2017 3:06:19 PM
+3 Boost
Holy Toyota Highlander!


MDarringerMDarringer - 4/12/2017 7:52:12 PM
+1 Boost
If you compare side views, the cut lines seem identical. As for the transverse VS longitudinal engine mounting, that's a simple change to the front subframe part of the unibody.

It would make no sense for Subaru to do their own "Highlander" from scratch when the "parent company" has a made-ready vehicle. Given the different engine mounting types, Subaru can say this is an "all new" platform.


jeffgalljeffgall - 4/12/2017 9:45:56 PM
+2 Boost
Awkward side proportions, especially the front fender


qwertyflaqwertyfla - 4/14/2017 3:23:27 PM
+1 Boost
BobM so true of Asian design except for Mazda which apparently only hire non Asians.
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