
The Ascent brings a lot of value to the table, especially when it comes to standard safety tech not matched by some rivals.
The Honda Pilot is starting to show its age, but it’s still tops for interior packaging and its refined V-6.
The latest Ford Explorer comes in a myriad of configurations and drives well, though it may be too big for some buyers.
We could say the same about the new Toyota Highlander, which promises impressive fuel economy in hybrid guise.
Chevy’s Traverse is short on standard safety gear that makes it hard to recommend even though it is a terrific design.
Look for big discounts on the Nissan Pathfinder, one of the oldest crossover SUV designs on the market.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2020 Subaru Ascent is nearly as rational a family hauler as a minivan. |
The 2020 Chevy Traverse is a three-row family mainstay with plentiful interior space. |
The 2020 Ford Explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect. |
The 2020 Honda Pilot is a three-row family crossover at the top of its class. |
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover steers into the middle lane among rivals with just-enough for most families. |
The 2020 Toyota Highlander puts practicality above all else, but handling and styling make worthwhile cameos. |
MSRP From | |||||
$31,995 | $29,800 | $32,765 | $31,650 | $31,980 | $34,600 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4 | Gas V6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Sport Utility Vehicles | Standard SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
8-Passenger | FWD 4-Door L | Base RWD | LX 2WD | FWD S | L FWD (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
CVT w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2020 Subaru Ascent vs. 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | 2020 Subaru Ascent vs. 2020 Ford Explorer | 2020 Subaru Ascent vs. 2020 Honda Pilot | 2020 Subaru Ascent vs. 2020 Nissan Pathfinder | 2020 Subaru Ascent vs. 2020 Toyota Highlander |