Subaru of America is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the U.S. with record vehicle sales and a new headquarters in Camden, N.J., which is twice as large as its earlier facility in Cherry Hill. Read our overview of Subaru's history. Photos by Mike Antich.
Subaru's 50th Anniversary
The 2019 Subaru Ascent SUV is the biggest Subaru built to date. It is built on an extended version of the Subaru Global Platform that features an extensive use of high-strength steel. It is powered by an all-new 2.4L BOXER engine mated to a continuously variable transmission.
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The 2019 Subaru Ascent has up to 5,000-pound towing capacity, the most ever in Subaru history. The SUV is equipped with Trailer Stability Assist, which helps maintain vehicle stability while towing by monitoring trailer sway.
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Subaru National Fleet Sales Manager Charles Reed (right, foreground) hosted residual guide books editors for a test drive and briefing of the Ascent to provide them with the data necessary to calculate future residual values.
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Standard equipment on the Ascent is EyeSight, a collision mitigation system that includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and pedestrian detection.
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There is 17.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row. seat. In addition, the third-row seats can fold in a 60/40 split for more cargo room. The rear doors open 75 degrees, making it easy to enter and exit the third row seat.
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The Ascent can receive over-the-air software updates, potentially providing fixes and improvements quicker than waiting to take the SUV back to a dealer to perform routine service needs.
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Standard roof rails allow for a number of accessories for carrying items, such as kayaks and bicycles.
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The three-row Ascent has a 113.8-inch wheelbase and 153.5 cubic feet of passenger volume. It is available with a choice of seven- or eight-passenger configurations. The versatile SUV has nine unique seating configurations.
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Subaru of America hosted a group of residual guide book editors to assess the company’s all-new Ascent SUV. Shown here are the editors receiving a detailed walkaround presentation analyzing the functionality of key features of the SUV’s engineering and design.
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The Ascent is powered by an all-new turbocharged 2.4-liter BOXER engine that generates 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. A 19.3 gallon fuel tank gives the Ascent a 500-mile cruising range.
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The iconic four-wheel-drive Subaru BRAT debuted in the U.S. in 1978 and was sold until 1994. The name BRAT is an acronym for “Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter.”
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The legendary Subaru XT was a two -door coupé that was sold in the U.S. from 1985 to 1991. When it debuted, the New York Times called it “the ultimate in jazzy design.”
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The first generation 1996 Outlook has the reputation of being the world’s first sports utility wagon. It was powered by a 2.5L BOXER engine and offered asysmmetrical AWD.
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