The verdict: The Ascent is the best Subaru for families, but it’s hardly the best SUV in its class. For Subaru loyalists who’ve outgrown their Outbacks, it might be time to consider another brand.

Subaru’s three-row SUV has impressive all-around performance. The Ascent’s smooth ride, functional interior, and slick power delivery helped lift it to success. The Ascent has a 2.4-liter turbocharged ...

Three-row SUVs are all the rage these days. In fact, they’ve become so popular that some brands will try to shoehorn a third row into vehicles that were never designed for them in the first place. The ...