At the 2020 Singapore Motor Show, Glenn Tan, the Tan Chong International deputy chairman and managing director, announced that the Ascent will be brought to the Philippines. However, the 7-seater SUV will be called “Evoltis” instead.
According to Subaru Philippines, the name Ascent was trademarked by Subaru North America, that's why the company can't use it in Asia.
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Using different a name for the same vehicle is not an unusual case in the automotive industry. In fact, Subaru’s legacy was even renamed to Liberty in Australia.
With that being said, Motor Image, the official distributor of Subaru, trademarked Evoltis for the Asian market of the Subaru Ascent. Basically, the Ascent and the Evoltis are the same cars but just have different names.
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Subaru Evoltis/Ascent Production
The Subaru Evoltis or Ascent will be made in Indiana, U.S. – which makes it the only U.S.-manufactured Subaru in the current Philippine lineup. It made its debut at the LA Auto Show on November 28, 2017, and was first made available in the third quarter of 2018.
Under the hood, the Subaru Evoltis is powered by a 2.4L turbocharged FA24F boxer engine capable of generating 260 hp and 376 Nm of torque and is mated to a continuous variable transmission.
In addition, we can expect the Evoltis to be installed with Subaru’s Eyesight driving assist tech for better safety.
Under the hood of the Subaru Evoltis
In terms of pricing, the price for the Subaru Evoltis or Ascent in the U.S. starts at $31,995 for the entry-level variant and $45,045 for the top-spec variant which Subaru calls Touring.
However, Subaru Philippines hasn’t released any official pricing for the Subaru Evoltis.
We can expect to have the Evoltis priced above the Subaru Forester which is priced at Php 1,698,000 for the entry-level variant.
It’s pegged to go head-to-head against ladder-frame midsize SUVs but with the advantage of extra ride refinement and tech features.
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Know more about Subaru Evoltis 2024
The 2024 Subaru Evoltis is a seven-seater crossover for the Philippine market. Its only locally available trim is Touring EyeSight CVT which is priced at Php 3,780,000.
Size-wise, the refreshed Evoltis is 4,998mm long, 1,930mm wide, and 1,819mm in height. It also has a ground clearance of 220mm and a wheelbase length of 2,890mm.
Under the hood of the 2023 Evoltis is a 2.4-liter turbocharged boxer engine that can produce up to 256 horsepower and 375 Nm of torque. It then uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) paired with Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system.
Locally, the Subaru Evoltis competes against the Mazda CX-9, GAC GS8, Ford Explorer, etc.
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Subaru Evoltis Launch
The updated Subaru Evoltis was launched at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) with one variant (Touring Eyesight CVT) priced at Php 3,780,000.
Subaru Evoltis Exterior
As a facelift, the 2025 Evoltis gets a redesigned front end with a new grille design and a new bumper. It also sports LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, LED front fog lamps, a power-sliding sunroof, roof rails, rain-sensing wipers, and power-folding side mirrors.
Subaru Evoltis Interior
Step inside the Evoltis and you’ll be greeted with a well-arranged cabin for up to seven occupants.
Keep everyone inside this Subaru cool is a triple-zone automatic climate control system. It also comes with power adjustable front seats with ventilation, leather seats, soft-touch surfaces, a smart rearview mirror, and a power tailgate, among others.
Technology & Safety Features
Keeping everyone safe aboard the Evoltis are a number of standard safety features. These include ISOFIX child seat anchors, front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, knee airbags, anti-lock braking, active torque vectoring, an engine immobilizer, a vehicle dynamics control system, a driver facial recognition system, etc.
Further reinforcing onboard safety on this model is the Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technologies safety suite. Chief among these are adaptive cruise control, a monocular wide-angle camera, stereo cameras, pedestrian recognition, lane keep assist, pre-collision braking, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure system, etc.
Providing entertainment aboard the Evoltis is an 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This headunit is then paired to a 14-piece Harman Karon speaker system.
Platform & Chassis
The Subaru Evoltis is classed as a midsize crossover SUV. It assumes a front-engine, all-wheel-drive layout, and it uses a MacPherson suspension strut for the front and a double wishbone suspension for the rear. Braking for this model is then handled by discs for all four wheels.
The refreshed Evoltis uses the Subaru Global Platform which it shares with the Subaru Outback.
Engine & Drivetrain
Powering the Subaru Evoltis is a 2.4-liter turbocharged boxer engine paired with a CVT. It comes standard with Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system.
At maximum, the said powertrain can churn out 256 horsepower and 375 Nm of torque.
Subaru Evoltis 2025 Price
At P3.78 million, the Subaru Evoltis is one of the most expensive midsize crossovers in the Philippines even when compared to rivals such as the Mazda CX-9 2025 and Ford Explorer. Let's check out the Subaru Evoltis 2025 price in September in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Subaru Evoltis Touring EyeSight 2.4 CVT | ₱3,780,000 |
Subaru Evoltis Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comes with the award-winning EyeSight Tech
- Good ride quality
- Engine performs well
- New design is more assertive and eye-catching
Cons
- Relatively expensive price tag
- Tight third row seats
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