If there's one SUV that's ideal for both off-roading and city use, it's the Subaru Ascent. The midsize high-rider has the reputation of being one of the best Subaru models for off-roading. It's also well-mannered and relaxed in normal city driving. This makes the Ascent a great choice for those seeking a vehicle that doubles as a city runabout and capable off-roader. Whatever your use case, the Ascent is built to deliver on Subaru's excellent safety standards. The NHTSA awarded it a five-star rating overall, including perfect five-star ratings for both front and side impacts. The midsize SUV also earned four out of five stars from the same organization for rollover crash protection. The mechanically similar 2024 Subaru Ascent was an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, with the highest rating of "Good" in all but one test category — it scored the second-best rating of "Acceptable" in the moderate overlap frontal crash test.