Compare the Subaru Ascent vs. the Toyota Highlander in Des Moines
Learn Why the Midsize Subaru Ascent is Better Suited for Your Adventures in Des Moines, IA
If you're in the market for a reliable SUV that you can trust, look no further than the new Subaru Ascent for sale at Ramsey Subaru of Des Moines. A midsize masterpiece of an SUV boasting a plethora of adult-friendly seating and above-average cargo capacity, you owe it to yourself to consider the advantages of purchasing the new Subaru Ascent over the new Toyota Highlander.

New Subaru Ascent

Toyota Highlander

Performance Breakdown
- The new Subaru Ascent is engineered for the off-roads, coming standard from the factory with intelligent all-wheel-drive and traction control. Compared to the Toyota Highlander, the Ascent is built to accommodate your adventures in Ankeny, IA, with a turbocharged inline-four engine that produces up to 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque.
- Sporting a continuously variable transmission, the new Subaru Ascent is primed to help accelerate your off-road excursions with smoother shifting ability - compared to the Highlander's automatic transmission. Combining your needs for efficient city travel and off-road exploration, the Ascent revels in its ability to attack the roads less traveled while delivering up to an EPA-estimated 21 miles-per-gallon in the city.
Interior Breakdown
- One of the largest midsize SUVs in its class, the Subaru Ascent offers superior cargo capacity over the Toyota Highlander - topping the Highlander's 141.4 cubic feet of volume with an impressive 153.5 cubic feet of maximum passenger volume. Boasting more room in front of you, underneath the seats, and behind you, the Ascent helps to actualize your adventures in Ames, IA, with adaptable cargo space that works with you.
- Inside the cabin, it's clear that the new Subaru Ascent establishes a superior precedent over the Toyota Highlander in terms of standard features. At a glance, the Ascent's decorated interior cabin is laden with an array of standard features not found on the competing Toyota Highlander - including a CD Player, HD Radio, and auto-leveling headlights.
Test Drive the New Subaru Ascent
Please call, click, or contact us online at Ramsey Subaru of Des Moines to schedule a test drive of the new Subaru Ascent near your home in West Des Moines! We look forward to hearing from you!

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