The 2021 Subaru Evoltis is now officially available in the Philippines, marking the car brand’s entry into the seven-seater premium crossover SUV segment. The Evoltis, also known as the Ascent in North America, is the largest vehicle in Subaru’s model lineup. This means that the Evoltis is the same as the Ascent that’s sold in the United States. It’s marketed as the Evoltis in the Asian market since the name Ascent was trademarked by Subaru North America.
2021 Subaru Evoltis
The PH-spec 2021 Evoltis is built in Subaru’s plant in Lafayette, Indiana. The Philippines is the only market in the Motor Image Group in Asia to offer the model. The local market’s fascination with seven-seater vehicles is part of the many reasons why the 2021 Evoltis is available here.
“We are entering the Premium 7-seater SUV market with this spacious, feature-packed model. It has the best safety features in the segment with EyeSight as standard. It has excellent handling, drivability, and power, possessing all the hallmarks of a Subaru vehicle built on the Subaru Global Platform and equipped with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive,” said Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. Country Manager Gerry Hernandez.
Exterior
The 2021 Subaru Evoltis has a bold and composed stance. It is integrated with the familiar Subaru fascia, which shares a bit of similarity to the Forester. The Evoltis is fitted with sweptback LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, and LED fog lamps. The seven-seater vehicle also comes with a wide grille that has horizontal slats for accent. The bold stance upfront is further highlighted by the Evoltis’ large angular bumper.
It has sharp character lines
Turning at the side, the Evoltis has sharp character lines from front to rear. It also has prominent fender flares, 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels, and roof rails for added functionality. You can also see bits of chrome trims on the Evoltis’ side profile. In terms of dimensions, Subaru PH’s latest vehicle measures 4,999mm long, 1,930mm wide, it is 1,819mm tall. It also has a wheelbase of 2,930mm, and a ground clearance of 220mm.
Look at that large taillights
The rear gets massive wraparound taillights that further give the 2021 Subaru Evoltis a composed stance. It is also equipped with a roof spoiler, a shark fin antenna, and a chrome accent on the tailgate.
Interior
2021 Subaru Evoltis dashboard layout
Inside, the 2021 Evoltis has a similar dashboard layout to the Forester but Subaru says that the seven-seater crossover SUV stands out with its high-quality cabin. It comes with a seat configuration of 2+2+3 layout, where the second row features Captain seats while the driver’s seat features a 10-way power adjustment. Subaru PH added that the Evoltis comes with over 4,700 liters of cabin space, which comes in handy in terms of overall ride comfort.
Long road trips will surely be comfy
The 2021 Subaru Evoltis also has an eight-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The in-cabin audio is transmitted to a 14-speaker Harman/Kardon system. It also has three-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, and a 54-inch panoramic sunroof. Of note, the Evoltis also has multiple USB ports, and 19 cup and bottle holders.
Tech & Safety
Subaru PH says the 2021 Evoltis comes with all of Subaru’s core technologies. It is built on the Subaru Global Platform, and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-Mode is standard. The Evoltis is packed with features that are headlined by the car brand’s EyeSight tech, which gives you peace of mind while driving on the road.
Some of the safety tech fitted into the Evoltis are the following: Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Sway Warning, and Lead Vehicle Start Alert, among others.
Engine
The all-new Subaru Evoltis is powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that delivers 256 hp and 375 Nm of torque. The engine is connected to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and it comes with an all-wheel-drive setup with X-Mode.
Pricing
2021 Subaru Evoltis
Subaru Philippines is offering only one variant of the 2021 Evoltis, the 2.4 Touring EyeSight, which comes with a sticker price of Php 3,480,000. It’s available in five colors: Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Crimson Red Pearl, and Abyss Blue Pearl (brand-new color).
The first 50 customers who register online at https://www.subaru.asia/evoltis/ and complete their purchase of an all-new Subaru Evoltis will also receive a limited-edition Evoltis watch to match their brand-new vehicle.
Subaru showrooms nationwide are now ready to welcome interested individuals to view and test-drive the all-new 2021 Subaru Evoltis.
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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.
>>> New and used Subaru Evoltis 2025 for sale in the Philippines
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
₱ 3,780,000
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