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OVERALL SCORE New Cars 1 2 3 4 5 ! CR Recommended (as of March 2020) WORSE BETTER HIGHS Overall Road Test Survey 2020 Ascent • Ride Make & Model Highs Lows 82 Score Results Results • Quietness CR MPG Overall 22/ City 14/ Hwy 32 mpg • Interior room #6 of 24 Midsized Sport-Utility Vehicles • Visibility

ROAD TEST • Braking 82 93/100 • Controls

PREDICTED RELIABILITY • Standard AEB CR Recommended score Road-test mpg Overall Predicted reliability Owner satisfaction 3/5 Ride, quietness, braking, powertrain, interior 28 92 ! 2020 Kia Telluride 9292 97 21 4 5 Agility. RANGE OF TESTED MIDSIZED SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES LOWS room, well-equipped for price. PREDICTED OWNER SATISFACTION • Agility 5/5 ! 2020 Hyundai Palisade 8787 88 21 4 5 Powertrain, interior room, access, quiet cabin. Agility, gear selector. Ride, transmission, seat comfort, driving ! 2020 8787 91 24 4 4 position, integrated cross bars, visibility, Some controls. standard automatic emergency braking.

Nimble handling for its size, effortless power delivery, comfortable ride approaches Road Test Results luxury-SUV levels, very quiet cabin, above- Infotainment system's learning curve, not average fuel economy, Grand Touring as roomy as some competitors, including a ! 2020 Mazda CX-9 8686 80 22 5 4 and Signature versions plusher than the tight third-row seat, short on towing capacity Comfort/Convenience competition, standard forward collision compared to V6-powered rivals. Performance warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Acceleration 4/5 Ride 5/5 Standard advanced safety gear, including Eight-speed automatic isn't the smoothest, 0 to 60 mph 8 sec forward-collision warning and automatic interior finish is a bit on the cheap side for the emergency braking, accommodating and price, some competitors are quieter and have a Noise 4/5 spacious interior makes it easy to live with, plusher ride, infotainment system is a bit behind ! 2019 Highlander 8585 82 22 4 4 simple controls, lots of features for the the times; no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Transmission 5/5 money, the Hybrid provides excellent fuel some high-end features, like heated steering Front Seat Comfort 4/5 economy, impressive reliability and resale wheel and surround-view camera, only on top value. trim versions. Fuel Economy 3/5 Ride, quietness, interior room, visibility, Rear Seat Comfort 5/5 Agility. ! 2020 Subaru Ascent 8282 93 22 3 5 braking, controls, standard AEB. CR's Overall Mileage 22 mpg Handling, quietness, braking, interior room, Interior Fit & Finish 4/5 79 Driving position. CR's City Mileage 14 mpg ! 2020 Ford Edge 79 84 22 3 3 access, standard safety features.

Handling, controls, rear-seat room and CR's Highway Mileage 32 mpg Uneven power delivery, ride is a touch firm. Trunk/Cargo Area 3/5 ! 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe 7878 80 21 3 5 access, standard safety features. Annual Fuel Cost $1,315 Huge, versatile interior, nifty one-button folding seat access to third row, slick powertrain, rides comfortably and is quiet, Handling short on agility, some controls. Braking 3/5 ! 2020 Honda Pilot 7575 80 20 3 3 can be had with eight-passenger capacity, standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. Emergency Handling 3/5 Hampered outward visibility to rear and Plush cabin, powerful engine, simple sides, overly light and vague steering robs infotainment system, standard automatic ! 2020 Nissan Murano 7575 77 21 4 3 driver confidence, CVT idiosyncrasy is not for emergency braking. everyone.

Smooth V6 engine, intuitive controls, ride, Third-row-seat access. ! 2020 Kia Sorento 7474 78 22 4 3 quiet cabin, standard third-row seat.

Versatility and towing capability, off-road Survey Results capability when properly optioned, refined, 70 with a quiet well-finished cabin, composed Fuel economy with the gasoline V6 has fallen ! 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 70 80 18 3 4 ride, and supportive seats, optional Uconnect behind the curve. infotainment system is one of the most user- Reliability History Owner Satisfaction friendly available.

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Ford Explorer 6969 78 21 2 4 Agility, controls, interior room. Ride, low-speed transmission shifts, price.

Acceleration, braking, transmission, quietness, Visibility, low dash vents , no standard advanced X X X X X X X 3 X X X X X X X 4 2020 Chevrolet Blazer 6868 83 19 2 5 controls. safety features, Chevrolet's brand reliability.

Practical package with easy access, a spacious interior, and simple controls, second-row seat can slide forward to ease Lackluster handling, second row short on thigh 2020 Nissan Pathfinder 6868 72 18 3 1 access to the rear, even with a child seat support, so-so rear and side visibility, 18 mpg is 1 2 3 4 5 strapped to it, has a rear seat reminder to not stellar. WORSE BETTER prevent leaving a child in the car, standard automatic emergency braking.

Rides comfortably, has a quiet interior, easy- Advanced safety features available only on the to-use infotainment system, has a rear-seat top trims, driver seat has only two-way lumbar 2020 Chevrolet Traverse 6565 95 20 1 4 reminder system to make sure kids aren't support adjustment, manual sunshade for forgotten inside. optional sunroof.

CR Road Test Results Clumsy handling and unsettled ride, big climb to get inside, low ceiling hurts driving position and visibility, tight interior space given its outside Very capable off-road, long history of being dimensions, loud engine roar, only top-trim Subaru’s three-row SUV has impressive all-around performance. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. A WiFi hotspot 2020 Toyota 4Runner 65 55 18 5 4 extremely reliable. Limited version offers automatic four-wheel- The Ascent’s smooth ride, functional interior, and slick power can support up to eight devices to entertain connected families. drive, gets rather expensive, given level of equipment and interior finish. delivery helped lift it to success. Comfortable riding, quiet cabin, relatively Fuel economy with either V6 or V8 engines, rear The Ascent’s soft surfaces and contrasting interior accents add nimble handling, supportive seats, towing visibility is so-so, forward collision warning and capacity is higher than most competitors, 2020 Dodge Durango 63 83 18 2 4 automatic emergency braking only available The Ascent has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine in a an upscale flair, befitting its price. Most Ascents come with Uconnect touch-screen control system is on top trims. segment where V6s dominate, which might seem to be a second-row captain’s chairs, which provide plenty of legroom among the best. Huge interior, legitimate third-row seat, Outright acceleration trails main competitors. disadvantage on paper. But in real-world driving, the SUV feels and can be slid fore-aft. Our Limited model came with USB 2020 Volkswagen Atlas 61 84 20 1 3 smooth powertrain, easy to use controls. zippier and more satisfying than its numbers suggest it should ports and a 120-volt outlet for rear passengers. Acceleration, quietness, interior room, 2020 Honda Passport 59 79 21 1 4 Ride, lackluster handling. be. Plus, its 22 mpg overall is comparable to its rivals. standard advanced safety features. Stiff ride, lots of wind noise, awkward access, The foldaway third-row space is relatively livable. Passengers Off-road ability, strong V6 powertrain. 2020 Jeep Wrangler 28 36 18 1 4 fuel economy. The plush ride is impressive, even bettering some luxury cars. will find that the grab handles mounted on top of the second- However, we noticed significant body lean through turns, but row captain’s chairs make getting out of the third row easier. 2020 Dodge Journey Not Tested NA NA 2 2 the SUV feels safe and remains under control even under 2020 Toyota Highlander In Test NA NA 4 4 duress. Standard equipment includes Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Technology, a suite that includes forward collision warning, Not Tested NA NA 1 4 Sport Getting into the Ascent's cabin is easy, thanks to its large doors automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistant, and and low step-in height. The seat comfort is good as long as one adaptive cruise control. Blind spot warning, rear cross traffic opts for one of the two top trims (Limited and Touring), which alert, and rear automatic braking are available. HOW TO READ THE Survey Results reflect findings from Road-Test Results include CR’s test findings Why Some Vehicles Are Not Rated have leather and a two-way lumbar adjustment. CR’s Annual Auto Surveys, completed by that we feel are the most relevant. We buy Certain models have been redesigned or RATINGS Consumer Reports members. and test between 50 and 60 ­vehicles each extensively freshened since our last test, The Ascent is an extremely functional and comfortable vehicle year, driving them for thousands of miles and or are new. All are scheduled to be included The controls are simple to use and the infotainment touch that will appeal to many suburban families. Recommended vehicles, indicated with Predicted reliability is our determination of putting them through more than 50 tests and in future road tests. Models include the a check mark (!), are the models with how well a model will hold up, based on the evaluations. The results of these tests make Chevrolet Corvette, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda screen responds quickly to commands. All trim levels come with the highest Overall Scores that meet the problems that members reported in CR’s up our road-test score. Some tests, such CX-30, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Nissan Sentra, threshold in their category. Annual Auto Surveys, which include data on as those for braking and fuel economy, are Toyota Highlander, and Volkswagen Passat. around 420,000 vehicles. measured with instruments; categories such Make + Model reflect the vehicle we tested as seat and ride comfort, noise, and fit and What Our Ratings Symbols Mean and its . Owner satisfaction is based on the finish are graded by our experts. The Usability percentage of surveyed owners who rating is a combination of our testers’ 1 2 3 4 5 Best Version to Get Overall Score reflects a vehicle’s said they would definitely buy the same assessments of the ease of performing WORSE BETTER performance in our road tests; the latest car again. We use a model’s latest everyday driving tasks, as well as cockpit results from the reliability and owner three years of data to determine the ergonomics and interface design. The energy The Premium trim would be the right place to start since it Notable changes: satisfaction sections of CR’s exclusive prediction, provided it hasn’t been consumption of electric vehicles is expressed Go to CR.org/ brings blind spot warning and includes a few nice details New for 2020 is a standard rear seat reminder alert system. Annual Auto Surveys; the availability of redesigned or significantly updated. In in a miles-per-gallon equivalent rating (MPGe). newcarbuyingguide frontal crash prevention systems with cases where we have insufficient survey Energy consumption for plug-in hybrids is for advice on whether over the base version. The Premium also lets shoppers opt for forward collision warning, automatic responses, or when a model is all-new or listed in electric and gas modes. LEARN you should buy or lease emergency braking, and pedestrian redesigned, we use our expert judgment your next new car, and goodies such as power rear gate, keyless access and push- To read the full road test, visit www.consumerreports.org/cars/ detection, along with blind spot warning; based on brand track record and similar Highs and Lows give a quick summary of a other car shopping tips. button start, reverse automatic braking, and panoramic roof. subaru/ascent/2020/road-test and, if available, results from government models to predict reliability and owner- model’s notable strengths and weaknesses. and insurance-industry crash tests. satisfaction ratings.

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