What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Subaru Ascent? What does it compare to? The Ascent is a three-row crossover SUV. Shop it against the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, and Toyota Highlander, among myriad other competitors. Is the 2025 Subaru Ascent a good SUV? It may not be tops in any category, but the Subaru Ascent does just about everything well...