2019 Subaru Ascent vs. the Toyota Highlander
Compare the 2019 Subaru Ascent to the 2019 Toyota Highlander in Grand Rapids
If you're looking for a new SUV for your family we're sure that you'll pick the brand-new Subaru Ascent over the competition. If you read on below you'll see why so many drivers are choosing this SUV over the Toyota Highlander for life in Grand Rapids and beyond.
What's New for 2019?
It doesn't get much more new than brand-new! The 2019 Ascent is the brand-new addition to the Subaru lineup of SUVs. This means that you'll get all the new features you could ask for in an SUV with your family in Belmont.
The 2019 Toyota Highlander gains a few new features for this year like a new special edition and exterior upgrades to update the appearance. The new special edition Nightshade Highlander is only available on a limited basis.
Performance
Under the hood of the Subaru Ascent you'll find a 260-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engine. You might be wondering where the V6 is, but you'll love this powerful SUBARU BOXER® engine that's powering your new Ascent. This engine will never leave you wanting more power even when you're towing a heavy trailer. Plus, the Subaru Ascent comes standard with symmetrical all-wheel drive, so you'll have the all-weather and all-terrain performance you'll love for life in Grandville and beyond.
The Highlander is powered by a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. You have an available 3.5-liter V6 to pick if you'd like more power for your daily driving around Belmont and Rockford. If you're looking for more owing power and an energetic drive, the available V6 option is what you need, so you'll have to pick an upper trim or pay to add it.
Capabilities
One area that the Ascent stands out from the Highlander is that it offers symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment. If you choose the Highlander, you'll have to spend extra to get all-wheel drive as it features front-wheel drive standard. The symmetrical all-wheel drive system is so advanced that it can detect wheel-slip in less than one rotation of a wheel and send power to the wheels that have traction, so you'll be safer and happier around Grand Rapids. Both SUVs can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, which means you'll have to upgrade to the V6 on the Highlander.
Technology
The Ascent features the STARLINKâ„¢ infotainment system standard on every trim level with a 6.5-inch touchscreen and includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and more. The Highlander features the Entune infotainment system standard with multiple USB ports, a 6.1-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, voice recognition, and more. You'll have to upgrade your Entune system to get features like navigation and the Entune app suite. You won't have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto available to you with the Highlander which means you'll miss out on these helpful features.
Safety Features
The new Ascent brings you numerous standard safety features like a rearview camera, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and pre-collision braking. These features are all part of the EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology suite. You can add extra features like blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, automatic high beams, reverse automatic braking, and a surround-view camera.
The 2019 Highlander features a rearview camera and the Toyota Safety Sense -P suite that gives you pre-collision braking, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. You'll have similar available safety features like front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a surround-view camera.
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6115 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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