2019 Subaru Ascent Review - The Three-Row Subie!
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- The 2019 Subaru Ascent is the biggest Subaru ever built, and some might even say the best. Unlike Subaru's first attempt at a three-row vehicle, this one gets just about everything right. It's considerably less expensive than the mainstream competition, is roomier than a Toyota Highlander, has more cargo room than a Honda Pilot, and handles more like a Mazda CX-9 than you'd have thought. Subaru still marches to a different drummer of course, so you'll still find a boxer engine under the hood, standard AWD on all models and a healthy dollop of safety with their latest EyeSight autonomous braking system standard as well. If you're looking for one of the best buys in a mid size three row CUV, be sure to visit your Subaru dealer.
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Your reviews are hands down the best on RUclips. No nonsense, straight to the facts and details. Refreshing.
I had an Ascent and got hit hard by a Toyota Tundra and that Ascent saved my life!
No joke! This car is worth every last cent their asking!
We’re waiting for the insurance company to officially total our car and then we’re off to get another Ascent! I will NEVER drive anything but Subaru!
Wow, I love Subaru as well Matt. There is just one single thing I dislike about them. How the metal on them tend to be more flexible than normal. This makes these Subaru's more prone to hail damage, more prone to breaking or cracking the bumper. That is my experience. Otherwise Subaru makes the Best Economy and some of the Best Value friendly vehicles in this country. I own a 2013 Impreza.
Ankur Sharma Subaru- Door ding King! 👑
Sheet metal is so tin metal thin and soft.
@@brodiwheeler7583 my impreza is 6 yrs old and 0 dings, but I am careful where I park. Too many good things about subaru vehicles.
Rodney Decormier good for you! You can be careful as can be but door dings can still happen by the carelessness of others.
Per IIHS it's one of the safest suv's you can buy.
I love subaru, and is so pleased to see that they finally made a decent size family vehicle. I am sure fans of Subaru with large families can’t wait to get their hands on this suv. Well done Subaru, thanks Alex.
Hello Alex! I've owned the 2019 Subaru Ascent for two months. And, I read all about it before a test drive and purchase. This vehicle exceeds nearly all of my expectations. It is wonderful to drive, a powerful a/c system, important in Florida, a comforting eyesight technology. I am a single male, no family and wanted a vehicle to drive across the country and offer me comfort and space at 290 lbs and 6 foot tall. The Ascent is AMAZINGLY QUIET ON THE ROAD. I only have three issues about the vehicle because it is truly well built, excellent fit and finish, drives wonderfully, so comfortable and I appreciate the Subaru app telling me all about the vehicle, remote start and so much more. In Florida, I would appreciate a place for a small umbrella as the driver. Everything is a cup holder! I would also like a place in the door to store a pen(s) in a vertical position. Besides the "glove box", which is filled with owners manual, registration and other, we need another small space for other items. The "bin" below the a/c controls is not deep or tilted enough. When you speed off, everything comes flying out over the gear selector and then on the floor! The driver and passenger have two cup holders in the middle. Redesign the driver's door to offer, as example, an area to drop pens, small note pad/small tablet, mini umbrella. Thanks and I love my first Subaru!
Subaru's are unbelievable off road just amazing. Wolf in sheep's clothing. Off road ability out class any other
Nobody seems to do as well of a job as you, Alex. I always like your 'complete' preview or review of the car. Keep it up, I am looking forward to watching it every time.
Best car review I've every seen. Really. I love the text overlay on the sides, so informative.
Love the split (multi) screen format for the drive portion. Great presentation - very informative and visually appealing. Super job!
Great review. I always like how you put features and design in context. Example the square door and engine size & orientation affecting the whole vehicle. Also how certain design is handled by competitors. Thanks!
Why they would not include a native CVT mode is beyond me. Give it sub-modes like sport (faster increase in output ratio response to throttle velocity) or eco (try to minimize RPM and therefore pumping losses but not lug the engine) and a mode in the middle. Copying an auto is just total facepalm aimed at people who can't adapt to anything different to what they knew as teens.
I'm watching a video for a vehicle I will probably never buy... I just really like your take a new vehicles and seeing what's out there.
Most of us are here to be educated by Professor Alex.
Me too. I love seeing these vehicles in traffic and probably knowing more about them than their owners thanks to Alex.
Just got a '19 Ascent Limited and I can tell you that this SUV is impressive. The roominess inside is quite generous. We got 7 passenger one, no Navi/Pano roof option, to keep the cost down, besides, that Pano roof is too heavy and wouldn't be used much anyways. Navigation is pointless with Apple Car/Android Auto standard. The kids and adults love the interior and the comfort creatures. We traded up from the Outback, completely different vehicle. It's very comfortable and handles greatly. We test drove the Highlander, but it didn't compare in interior space at all. A quick trip from Chesapeake, VA to Charlottesville, VA revealed great travel comfort. My wife loves it. Thank you Alex for a great review(s).
Thanks for the info, Asim. Could you say how your impression of the Outback was compared to the Ascent? Trying to decide...
Easily the most informative car reviews for buyers in the market. We have been using your reviews to help us buy new cars. Excellent work. Thank you, Alex.
As usual, Alex, a great, informative review. I am considering this car & you review helps.
Stanford Peaker look up cvt subaru problems, it’s almost guaranteed ro fail!
We bought our 2019 in 2020, it was the last one they had so we got a great deal. Since then we have used this bad boy to haul a commercial grade treadmill, we have placed up to six 10 feet long 1 x 6's. Yes, those wood boards fit in there to name a few things you can haul in it. I was considering trading it in and test drove the Telluride, which was too firm, the Hyundai Palisade, had the looks but absolutely no power and lastly the Toyota Highlander, it had all the bells and whistles plus it's a Toyota however the ride was not as smooth as the Ascent independent suspension. So we decided to just keep our Ascent and keep using it FOR EVERYTHING! Reliability, safety, resale value great smooth ride, and great price oh, and by the way, you can take it pretty much anywhere..... unbeatable!!
My family just put a bought the touring trim
And we love it
The Subaru Ascent: Coming soon to a Trader Joe's parking lot near you.
Very direct to the point review. The only car review i watch. Thanks keep it up
Glad to see Subaru still offering a in dash CD player. Some of use still enjoy listening to our CDs while driving.
Amen. I listen to books on CD.
Don denis
I miss my 8 tracks...I could store 10 whole tapes in a shoe box under my seat...lol
Why? I'd suggested taking the music from them and putting it on your phone for all of the reasons I'll get into in a sec, but I couldn't even do that - the last time I had a computer with a CD drive was 2012. CDs have completely lost out to phones and you should have put your music into a digital library a long time ago: it's smaller (a few electrons are amazingly portable), you can listen to it anywhere - CDs don't play well in small portable players if you want to walk along, you won't have to worry about scratching it and ruining playback, you can search your library a lot easier than rifling through a book of disks, etc.
Also, who has gotten rid of them? Every car I get into these days has one, but I never see anyone use them.
Seriously? I haven't listened to a CD for at least 8 years now. I bet you have a landline too...
No , I don't have a landline.
As usual, a very thorough review, covering just about everything. As for the vehicle itself, it's really jumping next to the top of my list for a family vehicle. Good handling, as well as a good ride are important. Plus, of course, the space.
The eyesight system was a major reason I chose Subaru over the competition. It's performance in bad weather was superior.
I took a short test drive in one the other day. I have been looking to replace 10 yr old honda van. Front seat with thigh extender way better than all the other suv and crossover-key is its wider and longer without a stiff bolster. I have sat in about every one out there. CVT didn't bother me and the doors closed with a thud. Interior is very nice. Biggest problem they only expect to make around 60k of them in first model year and they will sell. They wont be dealing. For those complaining about the cvt, I have considered the Highlander but they have been having a lot of trouble with the new 8 speed
Every surface inside a vehicle cabin should be matte finish whenever possible. No "chrome", no piano black, nothing reflective to bounce sunlight into your eyes! Function over form.
My favorite Subaru SUV! Nice review Alex.
The Subaru CVT system is like 60 front /40 rear by default assuming it's active torque split. The CVT Outback will do donuts easily so you know it's sending some decent power back there!!!
Alex, thanks for adding a good description of the adjustability of the passenger seat vs. the driver's seat. VERY useful info! Your reviews are already the gold standard for car testing & reviews, but they just keep getting better!
Alex - You are a powerhouse ! Best auto review I have ever watched - informed, rehearsed - solid. I would go to your review to over anyone else in a heartbeat.
I agree completely with your opinion of CVTs. Thank you for thinking of the target audience consumer in your reviews!
2019 Ascent eyesight has saved me from numerous "rear ends" Also enjoy the pace cruise control in traffic. No more foot on brake off and so on in slow traffic. Other than two recalls, I've not had any problems and the SUV is great especially after I installed CONTINENTAL tires. Awesome.
Excellent review. Let me tell you who was WAY ahead of their time before all these suv even existed.
AMC Eagle 4x4.
They just didn't have enough funds to carry it through. But man, did they hit the nail on the head predicting "SUV crossovers" before that was a word.
Toyota Tercel 4x4 Wagon
Really like the pleasantly designed dash, center console, dials and steering wheel. A quantum leap from the usual Subie interior!! I have no problems with traditional CVT. I really don't understand why people are complaining about it's character. Hope that new motor doesn't inherit the notorious problems of the old 2.5l ! But looking at Alex's review, looks like Subaru has got things back to where they should be again.
Alex, I don't know how CR haven't hired you yet. Great reviews.
Our new Ascent has a serious technical problem. The check engine light came on and all the safety features shut down. Once at 400 miles and now at 1,000 miles. Dealer service had to call in the Factory Tech. They think it might be a bad wire and are ordering a "bulkhead wiring harness". Sounds like a pretty serious issue. 2 weeks in the shop.
fixed yet?
Subaru is gonna sell these like hot cakes!! Well done, some great competition for 3 row SUV’s, the product lines from all the manufactures keep getting better and better!
Actually not because the best selling suvs are the ford exploer the dodge durango and the honda pilot
Great review! Do the roof racks have the integrated cross bars like the Outback? Is there a digital speedo readout? I am an avid outback owner. I am not sure I would switch, but the heavier towing rating is attractive.
Great video!
You sir are very good at what you do. Great information presented professionally!
Cheers everyone from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦
Gorgeous looking vehicle..I like how it stays true to the family lines...you can tell especially in the back its lineage...overall I think its a great look. Good Job Subie.
The best AWD system now have the body it deserves.
I agree with you about the CVT. Subaru should just keep CVT the way it should be.
Yes, I do understand the advantages of the 2.4T, but I wish that there was an H6 option, even though really few people would choose it, I’d get it.
Bernie Yep. Had Subaru 4-pots before. Have the 3.6L H6 now (a 2013 OB with the “real” 5EAT automatic... no CVT here). The lower stresses internally allow for greater longevity. Subaru turbos don’t exactly have a stellar history for bulletproof and forgiving long term reliability. Add in the stress of being nailed every time you need to accelerate an even heavier vehicle? Hard pass. This needed the 3.6 H6 at a minimum. And the people saying it’s more economical fail to grasp basic physics. Making power means fuel and air, whether you let it move normally through a big engine at lower density, or cram it into a tiny motor with a turbo, more power means more fuel. Period. Proof in the pudding: our 3.6R regularly exceeds the EPA numbers, and is only about 1.0-1.5 mpg shy of our previous 2.5L 4-banger... which never did achieve its EPA numbers, PLUS it was a gutless rolling roadblock. First car I ever owned that I couldn’t beat the EPA estimates. What a load of crap. Got rid of it and bought the 3.6L Outback. Much happier. Still undersprung and underdamped, but at least the engine and transmission work and I can count of them to go 200k miles easily.
DucFanDan I give Subaru props for not using a 2.0 turbo. At least they went with something bigger which would not require as much boost to make the power they want.
Thanks for the comment. I'm picking up my Outback Touring 3.6R tomorrow. My first Subaru. Test driving the 2.5i vs the 3.6R was like driving two totally different vehicles. While the 2.5i felt competent, yet exhibited some vibration, the 3.6R was smooth and powerful.
I saw you in sofyan video and wondered why you didnt talk so i came to check out your review. I'm glad I did. Now I just have to convince my wife to choose this over the Highlander and CX9. Subscribed!
I rode in my in-law's Nissan with the CVT and it did the "fake shift." I assume the reason that they do that is because people expect their transmission to shift. I have a 2018 Ford with an ecoboost and 10-speed. The only way I can tell the transmission shifted when accelerating is to keep an eye on the dashboard where it shows which gear it is in. The only time I've noticed a shift is when cruse control is on and going down a hill and it drops down a gear to hold the speed steady. Excellent review of the Subaru Ascent.
i was waiting for thus review. thank you
massive sized subaru, i wanted one about 5-6 years ago but they came short on trim, options etc... i think they would do well if they stepped it up a notch and tried to compete in the luxury market.
Sweet, Thank you Alex, I am seriously considering this vehicle for purchase. I’m glad you got your hands on one before they were readily available to the public
Re: CVTs: PREACH IT, ALEX! P-R-E-A-C-H! I, too, have always been a fan of CVTs and don't understand the vitriol they generate - or, maybe, just the vociferous and jaded automotive journalists are the ones who do. This Ascent looks awesome! And, it'll be a serious contender for our next vehicle. Thanks, A., for your amazing reviews!
You summarized the seating options so clearly, appreciate. Also appreciate analysis of features vs cost.
Great review, but FYI, I've been told that the power distribution is 60/40, so, yes, most to the front, but only barely, like all recent Subaru automatics/CVTs. It is a continuously variable power split using the electronic clutched center differential. In X-Mode, as you probably know, it's 50/50, and the car tried to lock it there, instead of extensively varying it back to front or front to back. The 80/20 splits are a thing of the distant past.
The other difference is, with 4 wheel active torque vectoring, (same side inside turn pair) that power is shifted left to right or vice versa around turns. Previous Subarus with Active Torque Vectoring only did front wheels.
As a subaru tech I can confirm this statement
The interior looks great. I wish my Outback had that infotainment system.
Alex, your review along with a few others I have watch have convinced my wife and I to trade up within the next 18 months to a Ascent. I appreciate your hard work on the review for the car.
It must be difficult to drive and to narrate simultaneously, always a pleasure seeing your reviews sir!
Wow, it’s so refreshing to watch your reviews. You provide so many details that the more detail oriented car buyers are looking for. Thank you and please keep up the amazing work. A few questions that I still have: 1) Does the Ascent have a center or rear hydraulic locking coupling that can transfer more than 50% power to the rear like the Pilot? Or does it simple rely on the brake torque vectoring (x-mode) alone to send power to the rear? 2) Does the eye sight work at slow speeds or stop and go traffic? Will it come to a stop WITHOUT turning adaptive cruise control off? I am okay with having to tap the accelerator after it stops as long as the adaptive cruise control is still on. 3) I heard the CVTs are the limiting factor for Subaru when it comes to certain off road conditions. Does the CVT limit power output when say only 2 diagonal wheels have traction? What’s the maximum % of power that can be sent to the rear? 40%? Thanks!
Wife and I on now on our 4th Subaru , and thanks to the awesome and fair fact based research you have provided we might have a fifth option to consider.
Great review Alex! My wife got the limited edition but she’s only getting about 17.2 mgp. Very disappointed about that. First couple of weeks was only getting about 13.5, so took it to Subaru to have them take a look at it. They said no issues were found and miraculously my mpg went up to 17 mpg. I’m planning on taking it back in so I can squeeze a couple more mpg’s. Hehe. Overall wife loves her new Subaru.
Alex, It is such a relief to see your review. I feared you were being held against your will by Redline ;)
Right Lane Hog. Lol
We were about to send in the RUclips Special Ops Force.
LOL... that was awkward to see Alex on Redline's review. It seemed like Alex wanted to start debating on Redline's points of view.
Right Lane Hog
You mean, RUclips Red Ops Force. Lol
Wilson , It was like seeing a well known character wander into the wrong TV series.
Alex: THANKS for this review! I've been waiting for this car for a year and a half now. Subaru, in my opinion, really lost thousands of sales by waiting this long to debut this model. Kia....is making the same mistake with their Teluride. I don't get it. Anyway.....you ask about the "value" of Subaru's symmetrical AWD. It....holds GREAT value....to me. I used to live in New England...in the hills where there was lots of snow. It is beyond believe.....where a Subaru will go in that stuff. Fantastic.
I want to love this car. Not sure if I do. I'll have to drive it. I LOVE Subarus......but I'm NOT crazy with their choice of a small displacement 4 cylinder engine. Should have been 2 offerings.....one of them being 6 cylinders. God knows....they have the engine already. But originally......this car was being purported as being "the size of a Chevy Tahoe". That's what all of the magazines were pumping. This car.....really isn't that much larger than my 2018 Sorento AWD. Only about 1 inch on each side inside....and only 6 inches front to rear. Disappointing. Can't wait to see your full review on this one!
Great review as always. I like AWD for the slick hilly roads here in Seattle.
If I lived there, I’d drive a garbage truck.🤣
I'm amazed that anyone can talk this long in one steady stream of well thought out information....about a Subaru. Meanwhile I'd be like "this is dope, oh check this shit out...yeah now lets floor it, I'm hungry." I'll sub ;)
Alex, which configuration do you think makes for a flatter floor in the cargo area, the bench or the captains chairs? I like the captains chairs but the bench looks like it folds flatter than what the captains chairs do.
Hunter Pierce I think I saw another review that confirmed your observation. The captain’s chairs do not fold flat.
This was a “VERY” helpful review.... my next purchase is definitely an all wheel dr. S.U.V. And this vehicle was one I am was considering... Thank you for doing a great job reviewing this!
I'm glad to have found this channel. You've got a new subscriber.
Seems like they did a lot of things right and this will become a very successful model.
I wish my outback have that engine. Nice review.
Great review.... I only question your understanding of Subaru’s AWD system and how it works compared to other systems. From what I have been seeing and reading, it is not standard and offers some very promising advantages. I have seen it get out of situations that others fail. Again, great review. I can’t wait to see your full review when you get your hand on one again. Thanks.
Richard Burguillos hi, I worked for Subaru. All Subarus, with the exception of the BRZ, have all wheel drive standard and there are no other options. The all wheel drive is fantastic for getting out of sticky situations as well. Audi has a comparable all wheel drive system as well.
I’ve been waiting for this review for a looooong time! So then, Highlander or Ascent?
alex, comparing the cabin noise on a highway between this and the Sorento, which one has less road noise?
Wow, so articulate, very refreshing, most reviewers I turn off in less than 10 seconds.
Hey Alex.. Still waiting for the full week review on this Ascent on your home turf..
Hopefully soon
Alex, thanks for this review. I'm definitely considering this car for the family. I'm looking forward for more reviews on this car and I will go to the dealership soon to test drive it.
Definitely value the all wheel drive. Thanks for a thorough overview.
Not sure if people even notice but I do not like the side mirrors mounted on the doors. More and more car manufacturers have started doing this lately. I prefer them on the A pillars.
Nice vehicle, competitive value, good review as always.Personally I have nothing against CVT's so long as they're tough & reliable. They have improved a lot since they first came out. I recall reading one car maker (forgot which one) had a CVT where you could choose between the standard infinitely variable mode & the 'fake shift' mode. I think Subaru should adopt this switching option rather than just have the fake shift mode only if they want to make their actual & potential customers happier.
I used to love Subies. The Legacy wagons in the early 80's to early 90's were epic all-around vehicles. Small enough for agility in commuter traffic, big enough for family duties/groceries, the best on icy roads, great in dirt with adequate clearance for obstacles on rough dirt roads -- provided of course you chose manual transmission.
CVT's are a plague on humanity. Eeking out an extra mile per gallon, hell even 5 more mpg, is not worth making it painful to press the accelerator.
Manual transmission bare bones 80s to mid 90s 4runners also a golden era we've lost
You can use the shifters in Drive mode no need to go to Manual mode
Don't understand why Subaru cheaped out on the passenger seat.? If the wife sits there she might veto the sale.
From the side without the roof rails it looks very similar to the Kia Sorento, to me at least.
Great review as always, Alex. I would prefer if however, on the 4 way split screen, you would slide the driver POV to the left and the camera of yourself narrating to the right. As it was, I kept looking down at the right corner and asking myself, "Why is he driving a right hand drive model in the US?"
BTW, your length charts that place the tested model vs. the competition are brilliant (I'm kind of surprised that no one has copied you on this yet) but if you could overlay some actual markers for scale (like every 5 inches or so), I think it would be even more helpful w/o getting too busy).
Love to see similar competitive charts for towing and 0-60 times too.
Around 7 minutes in I catch myself checking repeatedly if I am running the video at 1.25 speed. Nope, it's just Alex racing through the review. Must have been one heck of an espresso.
Probably have never been said by anyone ever, but I’d give up my Mustang for this. Perfect road trip vehicle with decent towing capacity
Them's fightin' words.
Front row passenger seat is unacceptable. 4way is econobox level. My Outback: Self changing oil, whining CVT (although, it works great) road noise, horrific headlights and horrible tires. I've seen Ascent reviews where it slid in the rain. Tires. I got real tires (night and day in the snow) and Subaru fixed the oil, noise and headlight issues. My wife can't travel far in the OB because of the seat. Anyone with a bad back will look elsewhere. Mind blowing that a flagship car and can't have both front seats top of the line. Subaru said it would take regular gas. I could be wrong but one website that sells cars says it takes premium gas. Considering their history with Turbo issues, I can't imagine putting regular in it. Only the CX-9 is a regular gas turbo (more HP with the premium). OB is the #1 ticketed car in America and it's not from speeding. It's the 'always out' headlight. I still like the car because I've owned worse, including numerous way over rated Hondas. Just so short sighted to have the absolute worst passenger seat in the class.
Tom; Wow, you must have some faulty seats in your OB. My 2013 OB premium has awesome seats, better than my wife's 2018 Forester Limited IMO. I put 34k on my OB this past 12 months and enjoyed each mile in my comfy seats. Heading out in two days for a 2,400 mile jaunt. Good luck with it in the future.
After shopping around for months and comparig cars, I ended up with a Crosstrek and it is by far the best car i have ever owned. (vs Escape, Compass, Sante Fe Sport and Kashkai). And for the value you get with the Crosstrek, just outweighed everything else. I did boil it down to a Crosstrek and an Escape for the bigger engine, but the amount of extras you get with the Crosstrek and better traction, i went with a Crosstrek.
But now, i found out i have a 3rd kid on the way. So if this Accent is just a super size version of the Crosstrek, I will be in love again.
Nice review. I have the 2017 Outback Limited 3.6R with Eyesight and it's fantastic. I also have the same complaint about the CVT; however, I like the manual control for engine braking when I tow a trailer or just in traffic. In the midwest US winters, the AWD is a game-changer and it's nice not to have to blow out the snow at the end of the driveway in the morning to get to work. Subaru, like Toyota, put a lot of pride in understanding their customers and delivering top end value; no doubt some of the Toyota values rubbed off on Subaru in their past partnership with the Celica/SRX co-development as well as a lot of core cultural alignment in their business operation. In another year or two I'm going to trade one of our cars and it will likely be replaced by the Ascent. I wasn't impressed with the quality problems and lack of design refinement in the past 3 consecutive Hondas I had, especially the weak charging system and small battery. I have not had a Subaru let me down yet; I had two well-used older ones (92 Legacy and 99 Forester) before leasing a the Outback.
The Tribeca was one of the best cars I have had, everyone I know who had one loved it. It didn't succeed because Subaru didn't support the product. Awful lease deals, the sales people had no idea how to sell it.
I've watched several of this guy's videos, and I've never heard anyone pronounce the word "halogen" like the way Alex does.
Hah-logen 😁😂😀
Always love the content, Alex. Any plans on covering the redesigned Chevy Traverse? I know you covered the new Enclave, but GM seems to have differentiated these models enough where a standalone video would be helpful. Available reviews for this model are lacking, and none come close to yours!
How ironic, most reviewers love the CVT in Subarus because they simulate shifts. Alex dislikes it but seems alone in his complaint. It is to increase sales, plain and simple. Good review overall.
It would be nice to know if the sun visors extend.
It will be an awesome review if you compare the Highlander, Pilot and Ascent face to face. Pls do it.
109k views. That says it all how much this vehicles is being anticipated
Very informed review! I was very impressed and I still have to think about trading in my 2016 Forester. Again great review!
Great review, Alex! I actually prefer the quirky styling of the Tribeca. But this seems like a decent replacement. Interior looks great, exterior is bland imo.
I actually prefer a cvt. Consistent pull without the super high revs and annoying shift points. Reminds me more of a torquey diesel
when there is more cup holder than people who can fit in a car
MicPenedor more than double actually
Excellent review, Alex. And timely. Owning a 2017 Subaru Legend, I've had my eye on this vehicle. Here are my 2 questions. You mention the Mazda CX9 quite a bit. How does it stack up against this vehicle. Second question is, for those of us simply looking for 7-8 passenger seating and all wheel drive, how does this measure up against the Toyota Sienna, the only mini-van that offers 4 wheel drive (albeit this crosses two different types of vehicles).
Did you throw the Redline guy in the ocean behind you?
I’m 5’10” tall and my head hit the ceiling while seated in the third row. I viewed the third row as child seating only, adults could not be seated back there for long. Sad about their choice of power plant as well. That is not a lot of displacement for all the weight. Hopefully Subaru has finally addressed their head gasket issue on the 4 cylinder. And I’m disappointed in the lack of a geared automatic transmission. I get wanting fuel economy, but at the cost of reliability I’m not impressed with the power and drive train combo. Others have already done better in this segment better.
Great review. I am looking forward to your review on the 2019 Toyota Rav4.
Alex! Please do a review of Mazda 6 2018 turbo, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!! I'm stuck in my decision making process until I watch that review, as I trust ONLY you on that. No other reviewers come close.
Very nice vehicle, awesome review
Great review. Will the second row seats recline?