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2024 Hyundai Ascent Touring
2024 Subaru Ascent Touring: A Comprehensive Review The 2024 Subaru Ascent Touring stands out in the competitive SUV market with its blend of robust performance, high-end comfort, and advanced safety features. Designed for families and adventurers, the Ascent Touring excels on city streets and off-road trails. Performance and Efficiency At the heart of the Ascent […]
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2024 Subaru Ascent Touring: A Comprehensive Review
The 2024 Subaru Ascent Touring stands out in the competitive SUV market with its blend of robust performance, high-end comfort, and advanced safety features. Designed for families and adventurers, the Ascent Touring excels on city streets and off-road trails.
Performance and Efficiency
At the heart of the Ascent Touring is a 2.4-liter DOHC Turbocharged Subaru BOXER engine, delivering 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. Coupled with a High Torque Lineartronic CVT transmission, it ensures smooth and responsive acceleration. The vehicle achieves a fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined, making it practical for long road trips and daily commutes.
Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, combined with Vehicle Dynamics Control and X-Mode Dual-Mode Traction Management, offers superior handling and stability in challenging driving conditions. Whether navigating snow-covered roads or rugged terrains, the Ascent Touring provides a confident and controlled driving experience.
Exterior Design
The Ascent Touring’s exterior exudes sophistication with its Dark Mahogany Pearl finish and 20-inch alloy wheels with a dark gray machine finish. Key features include LED steering responsive headlights with high beam assist, LED fog lights, and a panoramic power moonroof with a dual glass panel and power sunshade. Roof rails with a 700lb static load capacity enhance utility while rain-sensing windshield wipers and folding heated power mirrors with turn signals add convenience and safety.
Interior Comfort and Convenience
Inside, the Ascent Touring boasts a luxurious cabin with Java Brown Nappa leather upholstery. Features include tri-zone automatic climate control with second-row HVAC controls, a 12-way power driver’s seat with four-way lumbar support, and heated and ventilated front seats. The second-row seats are also heated, ensuring comfort in all weather conditions.
The SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch multimedia navigation system offers seamless integration with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Harman Kardon Quantum Logic Surround Sound Speaker System, with 14 speakers, delivers an immersive audio experience.
Additional highlights include an auto-dimming smart rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, and a power rear gate. Practical features like retractable sunshades for the rear doors, footwell lighting, and an all-weather package with heated front seats and a retractable cargo cover enhance the overall experience.
Safety and Technology
The 2024 Ascent Touring is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features. The EyeSight Driver-Assist System with Automatic Emergency Steering, Driver Focus Distraction Mitigation, and Reverse Automatic Braking System (RAB) enhances driver awareness and reduces accident risk. Additional safety features include a Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System, driver’s side knee airbag, front seat side-impact airbags, and side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors.
Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and a Surround View Monitor System contribute to the vehicle’s safety credentials. The Rear Vision Camera and Rear Seat Reminder ensure vigilance, while the anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system adds security.
Driving Experience
The Ascent Touring offers a comfortable and composed ride, even on rough roads, thanks to its well-tuned suspension and multiple driving modes. Its high ground clearance and off-road capabilities make it ideal for exploring beyond the pavement. However, the engine can be somewhat noisy during acceleration, a minor drawback for some drivers.
One main criticism is its cramped third-row seating. While the front and second-row seats provide ample space and comfort, the third row is better suited for children or smaller adults. This limitation might be a consideration for larger families who frequently use all three rows.
Conclusion
The 2024 Subaru Ascent Touring is a well-rounded SUV that offers a compelling mix of performance, safety, and luxury. Priced at $40,931, it provides excellent value with its extensive list of standard features and advanced technologies. Despite a few drawbacks, such as the cramped third row and engine noise, the Ascent Touring stands out as a versatile and capable vehicle ideal for families and adventure enthusiasts. Whether navigating urban environments or exploring the great outdoors, the Ascent Touring is equipped to handle it all with style and confidence.
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#LET IT BE KNOWN — LIVE FROM THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
#LET IT BE KNOWN — LIVE FROM THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
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Democrats Call for Fierce Defense of Democracy and Working-Class Values
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Democrats from all political backgrounds came together to honor President Biden’s legacy, which includes unwavering efforts to reduce costs for middle-class Americans, repair a deteriorating infrastructure, and defend democracy from unprecedented threats.
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By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
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In an electrifying moment at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) that likely set the tone for the party’s campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on the opening night, seizing the stage to the triumphant anthem of Beyoncé’s “Freedom.” The crowd erupted with fire in her voice as Harris declared, “I want to kick us off by celebrating our incredible president, Joe Biden. Thank you for your historic leadership, for your lifetime of service to our nation, and for all you will continue to do. We are forever grateful to you.” The first night of the DNC was more than a celebration; it was a battle cry. Democrats from all political backgrounds came together to honor President Biden’s legacy, which includes unwavering efforts to reduce costs for middle-class Americans, repair a deteriorating infrastructure, and defend democracy from unprecedented threats. The message was clear: Biden’s work is not done, and Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz are ready to continue that fight.
Speakers who are most familiar with Biden, such as Senators Raphael Warnock and Chris Coons, as well as Dr. Jill Biden and Ashley Biden, shared stories that painted a picture of a president who is unwaveringly dedicated to the American people. “In public and in private, President Biden never backed down from his vision for an America where everyone has a fair shot,” Warnock emphasized. Dr. Biden and Ashley Biden gave heartfelt tributes to the man who led the nation and his family with steadfast devotion. The emotional high point of the evening came when Biden, introduced by his daughter Ashley, took the stage to a thunderous ovation as “Your Love Has Lifted Me Higher” filled the arena. The crowd’s response was deafening, with chants of “We love Joe” and “Thank You, Joe” reverberating throughout the hall, a powerful testament to Biden’s connection with the American people.
In a speech that was as much a rallying cry as it was a reflection on his presidency, Biden delivered a stark reminder of what’s at stake. “Let me ask you… Are you ready to vote for freedom? Are you ready to vote for democracy and America? Are you ready to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz?” Biden’s words resonated as he recalled the perilous moment of his inauguration, just weeks after supporters of the twice-impeached former president stormed the U.S. Capitol. “You cannot say I love my country only when you win,” Biden asserted. “The winter of peril and possibility has passed, and with a grateful heart, I stand before you to report that democracy has prevailed. But now, democracy must be preserved.” Biden highlighted the progress made under his administration, pointing to economic recovery, healthcare expansion, and the battle against corporate greed. He singled out Harris’s critical role in these achievements. “We’ve gone from economic crisis to the strongest economy in the world… More Americans have health insurance than at any time in American history. And we finally beat big pharma. Guess who cast the tie-breaking vote? Vice President and soon-to-be President Kamala Harris. Now it’s the law of the land—$35 a month for insulin.”
The evening was charged with passionate speeches that struck the heart of the nation’s issues. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered a searing indictment of Donald Trump, contrasting Harris’s steadfast dedication to American values with Trump’s chaotic legacy. “Kamala won’t disrespect our military and our veterans,” Clinton declared to thunderous applause. “She will defend democracy and our Constitution and will protect America from enemies foreign and domestic. Donald Trump fell asleep at his own trial, and when he woke up, he made history as the first person to run for president with 34 felony convictions.” Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered a fiery endorsement of Harris, framing her as the champion of the middle-class needs. “In Kamala Harris, we have a chance to elect a president who is for the middle class because she is from the middle class,” Ocasio-Cortez proclaimed. “She understands the urgency of rent checks, groceries, and prescriptions. She is as committed to our reproductive and civil rights as she is to taking on corporate greed. She is working tirelessly to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and bring hostages home.”
Ocasio-Cortez didn’t hold back in her critique of Trump, accusing him of being a self-serving demagogue. “Donald Trump would sell this country for a dollar if it meant lining his own pockets and greasing the palms of his Wall Street friends,” she said. “I, for one, am tired of hearing about how a two-bit union buster thinks of himself as more of a patriot than the woman who fights every single day to lift working people out from under the boots of greed trampling on our way of life.” The night was filled with moments that galvanized the crowd. Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr, invoking the words of Steph Curry, declared, “After the results are tallied that night, we can tell Donald Trump, ‘Night, night.’“UAW President Shawn Fain tore off his jacket to reveal a shirt emblazoned with the words “TRUMP IS A SCAB,” igniting the crowd into a fervent chant of “Trump’s a scab! Trump’s a scab!”
In one of the night’s most pointed moments, Rep. Jasmine Crockett drew a stark contrast between Harris and Trump: “She became a career prosecutor while he became a career criminal. Who would you hire? Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Kamala Harris has a resume, and Donald Trump has a rap sheet with 34 felonies, 2 impeachments, and 1 porn star to prove it.” The NAACP President Derrick Johnson and Melanie Campbell, the President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, led a standing ovation for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson during the celebration.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also delivered a powerful message that resonated deeply with the audience. “I know that my daughter will see not only a reflection of herself in the White House, but she will experience the deepest part of American values… Kamala Harris—she’s got us.” Harris’s words from earlier in the night echoed as the event ended: “We are at a pivotal moment. The choices we make now will determine the future of our nation. Together, we will fight for the soul of America and build a future where everyone has a fair shot. Our best days are still ahead, and we are ready to lead.”
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