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Are you in the market for a midsize crossover SUV with three rows? There are plenty of American, European, and Far Eastern options. In this comparison, we are checking out two popular choices: the 2023 Buick Enclave and the 2023 Subaru Ascent.
The 2023 Enclave is built at the Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant in Michigan. It's based on the second model generation, which debuted in 2018 and saw a refresh in 2022 that brought some interior and exterior refreshments, plus more standard safety features. The 2023 Subaru Ascent is built in Indiana at the Lafayette plant, and the model debuted in 2019, with minor updates every year.
Let's see how the 2023 Enclave and 2023 Ascent stack up in the name of the best midsize crossover. We'll be looking at their interior, performance, and safety offerings. Then contact our sales team at Bob Brady Buick GMC in Forsyth, IL, and take a test drive in a 2023 Enclave.
Offering seating for up to eight passengers, the 2023 Enclave and 2023 Ascent feature three rows of seating. The 2023 Buick Enclave offers the roomier cabin, with 157 cubic feet of space, against the 148 cubic feet provided by the 2023 Ascent. Furthermore, the Enclave also leads on cargo space with all rows deployed, with 24 cubic feet, while the Ascent can only offer 18 cubic feet.
The 2023 Enclave's cabin reflects Buick's premium positioning. It has wood-effect trim and more soft-touch, leather-trimmed surfaces than the 2023 Ascent. This compensates for the fact that the 2023 Ascent offers a standard 11.2-inch touchscreen to the 2023 Enclave's 8-inch unit. In the Subaru SUV, you’ve got to adjust your climate control settings via the touchscreen. On the other hand, the 2023 Enclave offers proper buttons and knobs for its dual-zone climate control.
Both cars offer Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility and optional wireless hotspots. The 2023 Enclave also offers an optional wireless charging pad and extra charging ports across all three rows.
The 2023 Buick Enclave uses a 3.6-liter V-6 that develops 310 horsepower. That's enough for a measured 6.5-second sprint in the zero to 60 benchmark. Drive goes to the front wheels, but you can specify an all-wheel-drive system if desired. A nine-speed automatic transmission is standard on all variants.
The 2023 Ascent may come with Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel-drive system across the range. However, its 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder only develops 260 horsepower and uses a CVT gearbox to send power to the wheels. No surprise that it trails behind the 2023 Enclave in the zero to 60 benchmark.
In terms of towing capacity, the 2023 Enclave and 2023 Ascent are level, with a 5,000-pound maximum rated towing capacity depending on spec and trim.
The 2023 Buick Enclave and 2023 Ascent include automated emergency braking, forward collision detection, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping alert in their standard arsenal of safety features. You'll also find the obligatory airbags, traction control, stability control, child safety locks, and daytime running lamps.
If you're in the market for an excellent midsize crossover with three rows of seating, it's hard not to recommend the 2023 Buick Enclave. This is because it offers a spacious, well-equipped, and practical package. So why not drop by Bob Brady Buick GMC in Forsyth, IL, and look closely at a 2023 Enclave?
