

The Better SUV for the Needs of the Texas Family: the Subaru Ascent vs the Toyota Highlander
The 2019 Subaru Ascent made its debut this summer and it is already making a big impact around the country thanks to its spacious interior, high-tech safety features, its overall versatility, and interior space. Here at Superior Subaru of Houston, we are excited to show you all of the best features that this impressive new mid-sized SUV has to offer, but we know that you might not be as convinced by simple television or radio advertisements. Smart shoppers like you deserve had, concrete facts, which is why we here at our Subaru dealership in Jersey Village, TX compiled a list of advantages that the Subaru Ascent has over a well-known and worthy challenger in the SUV lineup: the Toyota Highlander.
What we found from this research is that the Subaru Ascent comes out strong ahead of the Highlander in a variety of important ways. Despite these differences, however, both SUVs serve similar purposes, and both have a lot to offer where safety and performance are concerned. With that in mind, let us see where the new Subaru Ascent comes out ahead. When you are convinced, check out our new Subaru Ascent inventory and test drive one here at Superior Subaru of Houston! We are just a short drive outside of Houston, TX at 17100 Northwest Freeway in Jersey Village!
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- All trim levels of the Subaru Ascent feature Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive which has consistently proven itself to be the better choice in AWD systems when it comes to traction and turning efficiency, over AWD systems of Honda, Toyota, and other brands. The Toyota Highlander does not feature all-wheel drive in its base trim levels, though it is available in some others.
- While you might not expect a larger SUV to have a great deal of fuel efficiency to offer, the Subaru Ascent is unlike the typical SUV and can travel an EPA-estimated 21 miles to the gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway, with an available fuel tank capacity of 19.3 gallons. While the Toyota Highlander has about the same fuel capacity, it falls short in distance and can travel up to 20 miles to the gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.
- Finally, the Ascent gives you a few more options as to what you can bring with you through trailering and has a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, whereas based trim levels of the Toyota Highlander allow you to tow up 1,500 pounds maximum. The available V6 engine of the Highlander increases the towing capacity, but this engine is only available for a higher price in a higher trim level.
Find Yours Today!
The Subaru Ascent has everything you need to take on the road ahead in comfort and convenience, so come on down to Superior Subaru of Houston and test drive one today while supplies last! If you have any questions, concerns, or comments along the way, do not hesitate to contact us here online and one of our knowledgeable sales professionals will answer your inquiry in a timely manner. Come see us today!