For what it's worth, my father in law was recently hit by an elderly man in a 2022 Ascent. The Ascent went airborne, landed on the front of my FIL's truck, then rolled three times (somehow, my FIL walked away with just a tiny scratch on his arm). The Ascent held up remarkably well. In fact, other than the roof rails missing, I may not have guessed it rolled. The cabin kept it's shape to the point of really not looking like much had happened.
Yeah the main reason I purchased my 2022 Forester was for safety and handling on wet pavement. Plus once you drive a Subie the competitions handling feels extremely loose. It is do to the low slung boxer and symmetrical all wheel. To get that feel you must move up to a more expensive Audie. I really appreciate the confidence in my old age.
A lady at work was in a crash in her Subaru Forester at I think was 50+ mph. She was walked away without a scratch and bought a new BMW as her replacement vehicle. I never understood how could she not buy another Subaru. Most vehicles you would have been killed in or physically screwed up for life.
@@danarussell4246 People, especially Americans like taking chances. As I got older and less time left. I started taking less chances and valuing my time greater.
@danarussell4246 ask her please! I used to work at a Kia dealership and a customer came in for the same reason but because she walked away from the accident, she doubled down on the Sorento instead of buying a beamer
We need more reviews of more cars by you. You are the best reviewer who knows stuff mechanically and listening to you is like meditation. More cars 🙏 please
Im a Subaru owner , I live where it snows so naturally the most inportant feature of my Subaru is the excelent AWD , by the way i like your honest review .
I have a 2020 touring and love it. To us, we preferred it a lot better than the highlander platinum. One thing that wasn’t mentioned, were the headlights. The headlights and fog lights are all LEDs, and are really bright. They are steering responsive, which is a really nice feature. It really helps with visibility around turns.
@@msnangiej had it for about five months now and put about 9,000 miles on it, still loving it, only downside, your gas mileage won’t be as good as syA highlander, or my older cx-9 but still decent especially on the highway. It is full time and after all. It’s a good, solid family car for us with two kids and two dogs, with a busy and active lifestyle.
Now THIS is a review. This is the best review format I've ever seen for regular people who are going to put money on something that matters for many years.
Thank you sir. Excellent review as usual. I have a 10 year old outback with 140k miles and it’s been trouble free with routine maintenance. Still runs like new and remains quiet with no squeaks or rattles. I’m considering upgrading to an Ascent and I’m really glad you reviewed one. I love your technical reviews and congrats on 1M subscribers. Well deserved!
I really like your channel! I've been a Toyota fan since I was 15, so naturally i was drawn to your original content. I now drive an Outback. Subaru meets people's needs with a quality product. Solid, reliable, capable, comfortable, and reasonably affordable. Different shapes and sizes? Ascent Outback Forester Crosstrek Impreza... It's all Subaru is... Same formula, different shapes and sizes. The infotainment complaints are valid, but overblown. How often are you changing the climate controls? Set to auto, done. There are buttons for make warmer/cooler, and defrost. I'm not sure what else you need. Radio tuner and volume... Knobs available. 98% of the time I use the buttons on the steering wheel anyway. Are they perfect? No. Sexy? Not to most. Cool? Only to some. But again, for people who aren't needing to impress everyone they don't know... And just need to reliably and comfortably get where they're going, a Subaru is a great solution.
Why fix what ain’t broke, hopefully that screen and software can be updated and easily and cheaply repaired to outlast tried and true simple physical controls.
@@cookiemaster4145 not unless it's German, American or Chinese. My mom's 2006 Civic has a plastic valve cover, the thing has 250k+ miles, not a single issue with it, not even an oil leak in that valve cover. On the other hand I have seen aluminum valve covers with leaks at 100k.
I have a 2023 Limited with 8 seats. Just hit 12k miles, no issues whatsoever. Agreed Subaru do things their way, and their quality is solidly good. And, the last over the air update installed the automatic vehicle hold shortcut button just above the bank of hvac controls. A solid car overall, and honestly as a Subaru fan I think they present a better value overall since awd is standard. It’s a love it or hate it car for sure- I just happen to love mine.
Friend of mine had the pre face-lift one with 1.8 turbo. That thing was already smoking like a steam train from it's tailpipes at 30k miles. He got rid of it soon after.
I hope you are changing your oil at 5k and will actually service the trans at every 30-40k. Subi says lifetime fluid. It's not.... differentials as well should be done on time or a little sooner. Subi is maintenance heavy.
Bought a 2019 Ascent Touring new despite it being a new model year, based on glowing review and recommendation by consumer magazine and good experience with a 2018 Forester with manual transmission. The CVT exhibited rubber-band syndrome, weirdly racing the engine when starting off from stop or gentle acceleration on hill. Subaru issued an extended warranty on the transmission due to problems. Had to replace the head unit within a year of ownership. Following year, same consumer magazine did not recommend due to quality issues. Cut my losses and traded it in on Honda Odyssey which was very good vehicle. These days I’m driving a GX 460 and very happy with it as well as my Type R. Will never ever get a CVT again. Thanks for your channel.❤
I’m a Subaru Sr. Master technician. I had a 21 Outback Touring XT, my first brand new car, the transmission started slipping at 12k miles. It was also a bit cramped with the wife, 2 young kids and 2 dogs on a long trip to/from Tahoe out of Seattle. So after the transmission was replaced, I got into a 23 Ascent. Very comfortable, drives very well, tons of space for camping supplies and road trips. 6K miles so far, no transmission issues but I found coolant leaking from the left head gasket on my 1 year service, after noticing my coolant level dropped from full to min in 3 months. Between that service and 2 weeks later when I actually could get it on the schedule, it went through the same amount of coolant. The engine is out and being repaired by another tech due to it being a major warranty repair. *Special note here. It’s actually a 2 layer head gasket now. I was surprised to see that when my engine was taken apart.* This is by no means a common issue, I’ve only seen this on one other FA24DIT with low mileage, and that was a 21MY. I’m religious when it comes to maintenance, I actually follow schedule 2 (severe), but I feel like I’ve had a bad luck with my customer experience with this brand, but I absolutely love working on them. I will say this: Throw some VikingContact 7s on these cars and they just eat snow like it’s nothing!
Car Care Nut, I found your review on 4Runners the other year and it influenced which model to get. A few weeks later we went shopping for the wife’s new car. I didn’t see this review until now but my wife loves her 24 Ascent Limited. I was pushing her to a Toyota Highlander but neither of us liked it as much as the Ascent. We drove several other SUV’s and this felt the best to us. I did have concerns about the CVT but they’ve been in Subaru’s since like 2009. I also figured we’ll be dead by the time it has a problem if it ever does. Zero regrets just do your homework and base your decision on what features meet your needs best. You’re the best guy out there doing reviews. Thanks!!!
@@blissfuljoy6049 Loving it! It's a great car. Loaded with safety features. Drives really well. It catches a lot of attention with the Onyx blacked out wheels and trim. Stereo is awesome. 3 rows of seats. Not much to complain about really.
@@blissfuljoy6049 We considered the Highlander. It's definitely a good car. Compared to the Ascent Onyx, it seems more bland, but obviously it's a solid car to own given it's a Toyota.
After watching a slew of YT videos, especially those from Consumer Reports and the 5 star crash test ratings, now in my 60's I just bought my first ever Subaru. It's a 2024 Forester Wilderness. So far so good, no issues at all.
Im a Subaru guy and I always watch this channel, never expected for this channel to review a Subaru especially who fixes mostly Toyota. I agree everything what he said about Subaru, the pros and the cons.
The best auto reviews on youtube. Period. Most of the others are journalists. A mechanics review is more in depth and appreciated. Subaru does use an excessive amount of black plastic cladding. But it is a nice car for cold climates. Design is always a bit quirky. Functional. Good quality. My leather seats started to crack and fall apart. Turns out the leather seat bolsters aren't leather, they're vinyl.
Best review of the Best !!!! I will disable the attention monitor and tape over the red light ... at 80 I am an excellent driver and never had an accident (small or large) of which I am proud ... on my 4th Forester !
I tend to watch his many other reviews and find him unique and entertaining in a weird way😂. This man knows his stuff and as I new Subaru Ascent owner, I give him a salute and full respect!
Thank you so much for finally doing a Subaru review. You do by far the best in-depth mechanical reviews of everyday cars on RUclips and to have the fa24f finally reviewed by you is Christmas come early for me. I personally own the 2024 Outback XT with this exact engine and I've been commenting on your other videos asking for a review of this engine. I'm not sure if you saw my requests or the stars simply aligned, but thank you thank you thank you!
Excellent review! I was a Acura and a Honda car owner. For the first time I bought a 24 Subaru Forester and it’s a different car that I’m used to for sure. I like it so far.
Some very valid points here. My biggest pushback is your beef with the price. In this case it would’ve been better to look at a mid trim like my 2023 Premium. Has all of the driver assist safety features, big screen, second row capt chairs, and only cost me $38,000 last January. The value is unmatched compared to other AWD 3rd row SUVs. 35,000 miles on mine already and it’s still drives perfect up and down my gravel mountain road and on the highways.
I have a 2023 Outback Wilderness with the same infotainment system and engine as well as the safety features. For the price point I think it delivers more quality and upscale features than its competition. I’ve gotten used to the CVT and have no issues. Turbo works well. It’s not a rock crawler but is very capable off road.
I think I’m actually going for an outback for my next vehicle instead paying for something like a 4Runner. I’ll keep my truck for dirty work. I think the outback is such a smartly designed vehicle.
Hey AMD. Software updates just corrected the AVH and HVAC controls on the infotainment. Additionally, that rear bumper center cover can be removed via two plastic turn knobs under the bumper. It can reveal the tow hitch if equipped
Yeah, I think that's a nicer idea than the other models where you have to take the whole bumper off, cut out a notch if you add the trailer hitch in afterwards. I had my trailer hitch added to my new Outback, because it did not come factory equipped. I don't plan on towing with it, it was more for a bike rack when I decide to add it.
I have two Toyota’s but I’ll be giving my 2010 Rav to my daughter when she gets her license next year. I’ll definitely be looking at this and the Forester. Most likely used. Would be my first Subaru.
Excellent review as always. One slight correction the Onxy trim comes with Subaru's StarTex water-repellent upholstery, it is not leather. This is the exact same urethane upholstery that Toyota has branded as SofTex.
I love these reviews. Overviews of the interior and infotainment are nice but buyers are really actually interested in whether the car is designed to last and how hard it will be to service
I have the touring in-transit for me. In the same green w/brown seats. I compared it to the Pilot Black Edition to ad nauseam. I also looked at the Mazda CX90, MDX, Highlander, Jeep, Volvo XC90, VW Atlas and one or two others. I’m coming from an ‘13 and ‘18 Outback (‘13 is going away) and have had very good reliability and support overall from Subaru. I really wanted the MDX for its more luxury and comfort, but I just couldn’t see myself paying that much more. The Pilot met and exceeded all expectations and being a former owner of an ‘08 Ridgeline am very comfortable and confident in the brand and product. It was larger and more capable than the Ascent, only slightly more $$, but one criticism I had of the Pilot is the longer nose up front. I agree with many of your POV on the Subaru. And, I appreciate your mechanical POV. I wanted the 3-row for the convenience and will leave those seats down almost always. I feel Subaru and others should have made that row for two people, not three, but again, my row will stay down or otherwise unused >90% of the time. I do like the compactness of the Ascent. I didn’t want (nor need) something akin to the Chevy Tahoe and I didn’t want to wait for the 2025 Traverse (or Buick kin). I think what convinced me to get the Ascent was Subaru’s reputation, reliability, and confidence I have in SOA (even though I hear rumblings about the service from some Subie owners, I have not had that in my current and previous dealership). It does have some blah styling, I don’t find the rear captains chairs as comfortable or utilitarian as a bench, but the touring is what I’m getting so I have to accept that package. The infotainment system is too tech dependent, but I’m willing to overlook those in favor of what I feel are Subaru’s qualities. And, at the price point, this is a better overall cost and value (maybe not against the Kia Telluride). Great review- thank you.
I ordered a 2023 Ascent in summer of 2022. I was looking at getting a used one at the time but the dealer let me know about the new body change that was coming so I made the decision to to order and wait. Took a few months and it was finally delivered in October. It has all the bells and whistles and so far it has been a great rig! I only wish it got better mpg but I sort of expected this before hand.
I have seen few of your videos and they are the best reviews of cars. I have a 2021 Subaru Forester and I love that car, huge, spacious, big windows and great visibility! I love the mixture of old school design and high tech. Thank you for such a great content!
Well, your automotive review is the only AUTHENTIC, COMPLETE, INFORMATIVE and TRULY HELPFUL automotive review out of all others on the RUclips channel ! I give your channel 10 out 10 score !!!
Ive got a 2014 outback bought new , made many long distance trips as well as commuter driving. Other than regular maintenance it's been a very good car trouble free car. Very simple access to work on. I would only say, just like my Toyota ,change fluids twice as often than recommended for longevity.
I was debating between this and the Outback XT. Ultimately chose the Outback because I didn’t need the 3rd row. Have been loving my Subaru since! Of course except the infotainment system 😂
I’ve been a Subaru owner since 1999. My first one was the 2000 Forester, then 4 more after that. 2006 B9Tribeca, 2009 Forester, 2019 Ascent and 2020 Legacy Sport. I love my 2019 Ascent. One of the most comfortable SUV’s I’ve owned. Taking many trips from Baltimore to New York in a comfortable manner. The gas mileage is very good. 20-22 local driving and 25-28 on straight highway. The best mpg was 28.8 going to New York. I traded my Tribeca in for the Ascent. That was a good decision on my part. I had to use premium fuel on the Tribeca. Gas mileage was not that good. The most I got was 24.5 mpg.
I own 2019 Ascent, very fair and thoughtful review. Personally on center stack, I like the original with more physical buttons. Wished I had bought center bench instead of captains hairs for ease of cargo.
I own a 2019 that now has about 70,000 miles on the odometer. The ONLY problem I experienced was a sidewall failure of the crappy Falken OEM tires at about 19,000 miles. I replaced all four tires with Goodyears; no problem since.
My 2023 Forester came with that same crap ... 2 flats in first 5K miles so like you ... solid Goodyear and no problems. On my 4th Forester and first problem ... flats!
Didn’t have any tire issues. But replaced the Generals with Michelin. Bridgestone on the Outback lasted 39k, also replaced with Michelin. NO issues with Michelins.
@@jerryq1000 what type of fuel economy are you getting? I am looking into a 2023 limited or 2022 touring. But I am very concerned about fuel economy. Wife is looking at ascent, outback or Sorento hybrid.
Bought wife a new at the time loaded 2019 Subaru Ascent, transmission failure at 28000, and 56000 miles. Stranded.. Luckily had the warranty. Paint is very thin, better get containments off quickly. Lots of it was built well built but as a package not reliable. Didn't have the windshield cracking problem that many had. Got rid of at 75000 miles since another transmission was probably needed soon.. Maybe they have fixed, but they weren't putting better ones in when hey were failing. Same design..
This and STi only models that does not have the Auto Start/Stop feature. I enjoyed my ‘19 Premium CWP which I put 56k on and was for the most part trouble free.Traded for a ‘22 4 Runner LTD.Something about the CVT & turbo that scared me to keep it long term. Great review sir.
I have seeing many of your reviews. I must say that its very good the work you do on each of your reviews. I appreciate that very much. Greetings from L.A California
Fair review. In the latest infotainment system update, they did put the AVH button on the main screen at the bottom. Definitely an improvement! Now I wish they would let me put both the recirculate and A/C buttons on the main bottom screen as well. Android Auto works wirelessly on this infotainment system very well, and really benefits from the big screen.
Now THAT is a fantastic review, he did an excellent job, I especially liked the in-depth info on the engine & drive train. We recently purchased a 2024 Ascent Touring & love it, except for the reasons he stated. But those things are pretty minor compared to their snow/ice capabilities, they are unmatched, we live in an area where we get a lot of that, and we've owned just about every make and model of car/truck out there & nothing even comes close to Subaru when it comes to maintaining control in inclement weather. There is literally no where I can't go when the studded tires go on for the winter!
Currently have and have in the past bought 3 other Toyota Siennas. My friend has a Subaru. When I sat in her car, I immediately fell in love with the infotainment center. The size of the screen is mezmerizing, which is why I am considering a Subaru for myself on my next go round. I wanted a higher vehicle since I am disabled. It's hard for me to get in/out of regular sedan (heights) anymore. I was drawn to the Ascend BUT don't like that it doesn't 1) come in a hybrid 2) not auto 3rd row seats and that the trunk space does NOT go all the way down to the floorboard like my Sienna and 3) how the panel separates the driver and the side passenger. My current Sienna has an open space on the floor (for purse, diaper bag, laptop bag, etc.) between the driver and passenger.
It's well worth to watch your entire video. I think the reason why Subaru get rid of physical bouton is because it can be controlled wirelessly through StarLink software, in other word, owner can use cellphone for remotely control AC/Heat, temperature,... Beside Doors lock and Starter. Thank you sir for reviewing the Subaru Ascent.
Go to any mountain town and it's Subaru everywhere. Anywhere else you barely see them. But they are absolutely the best in the snow. Just use winter tires and it's unstoppable.
installed Michelin Cross climate 2 tires on my 2019 ascent. In my opinion, it made all the difference taking the car to the next level in rain or snow.
I have the 2024 Outback Wilderness, which shares this engine and many of the same components. Glad you like this vehicle. Infotainment definitely needs some love. It’s slow and looks old. Not a perfect car, but dang, the quality is there. Glad I don’t have the driver monitor safety system. How often would you recommend changing the oil? I am considering every 3K since I mainly average 27 MPH (city driving) with short distances. Will be changing the CVT and differential fluids!
Awesome review AMD! I know you review mainstream practical cars. Requesting you to review the BMW X5 45e or 50e if you can get hold of one. I can lend you mine for a review 😊. Would need a true professional mechanic perspective than the journalist reviewers out there. Harry from UK did a good job as an owner and reviewer. Also you will love the fact that the X5 has real big well done rear bumper 😂
Toyota and Honda owner. I bought Subaru new and its a fabulous vehicle. Better seats than the other two models. All wheel a plus. Only wish they still kept Manuel transmission.
I have the outback with the same engine and am glad I saw all the good words about this engine...in regards to the center console, it takes a bit to get used to it and it is an afterthought beyond that...the red light monitoring my eyes is not distracting but if I look away for 2 seconds, it lets me know STAY ALERT....i could probably turn the volume down on that feature...the price is what really concerns me, my Outback was 46K loaded and I can imagine this vehicle in the base model is going to start at 50K...at that price, I would get a Lexus or high end SUV...i love my subarus though
How about a numerical rating for all the cars you review. This would give us a way to objectively compare cars in the same price/category. I know this is a little more work, but would be very helpful. Thank you for a great job. Always appreciated. .
Outstanding reviews! I'm a Subaru lover, but the styling of the Ascent just doesn't appeal to me at all.....but a vehicle that size isn't something I'd be interested in any way. Really interesting remarks about the driver monitor system. I haven't driven a Subaru with that feature yet, but I am interested in a 2025 Forester, so I was glad to hear your comments. Your spotless garage always gets my attention.....and I'm always very impressed! Thanks for your videos!
Awesome review. I own Ascent since 2019 and still love it! And you highlighted every important feature! It is not a perfect car, but it is A LOT of a car in one package. AWD is great for Canadian winters and mountains where I live.
We've had one for 4 years and I hate it. Driven Subies forever, but I really hate that obnoxious CVT, especially in the hills. The throttle is also impossible to moderate. It's like an on/off switch.
Recent subscriber. Love the way reviews are done from a mechanical standpoint. Just a suggestion: I’d like to see them include maintenance points such as light bulb changes. Some GM models require a lot of steps just to change a bulb which would cause me not to buy because these things should be able to be replaced roadside.
Agreed, would be nice to know these things from a mechanic. Fancy LED taillights? Enjoy spending 2-4k on each of those modules when they break, and yes they absolutely do break.
I have a 2024 Touring... This is my 5th Subaru. Had 4 Foresters before this... loved those. I really enjoy this one too... only one thing.... gas mileage sucks..they could do WAY better on that!!
Very nice review. I think you might like the Touring trim level better. Not much more than the Onyx. Looks more luxurious. We appreciate the driver monitoring system. If you drive a lot and get tired it catches that. It is also used to monitor who is driving and adjusts the seats and mirrors automatically. Subaru 2022 Outback owner with 155,000 miles. Absolutely no issues!!
You have a '22 Outback with 155k miles??? Do you drive 24/7 or something? Just go from coast to coast of North America multiple times a year? How did you put that many miles on in 2-3 years??
I just got an 24 the other day i live way out in the country and need something AWD for snow and mud and i have 5 kids so i needed something bigger. I have to say i am in love with my Ascent and honestly didnt even notice the red light im going to have to check that out now
So informative. Thank you. Almost every review of the new Ascents just say that the 2023-2024 models are only different from the 2019-2022 models because of some minor cosmetic interior and exterior updates. Your explanations prove there were more updates under the hood than i realized.
Your description of the driver monitor system has me cracking up! 😆 I don't like the look of the roof rails being raised so much. Other SUVs have them better integrated.
Rented one a couple of years ago and was surprised how nimble it was to drive. My daily is an Outback and I was thinking this would feel a lot larger, but it didn’t. It has tons of storage on the inside and loved the power from that Turbo, a lot quicker then my NA 2.5 in the Outback. The Green Onyx model reviews looks great.
We have a 2021 Ascent, absolutely an awesome car, it rides and drives like a car should, for just a 4 cylinder, with Turbo, a Rocket for sure, very impressive acceleration. Now getting used to the Cruse control, and lane centering is real, it does take some time, at least for me! Now the sound system we have is the Harman-Kardon, it is a pure joy!
For what it's worth, my father in law was recently hit by an elderly man in a 2022 Ascent. The Ascent went airborne, landed on the front of my FIL's truck, then rolled three times (somehow, my FIL walked away with just a tiny scratch on his arm). The Ascent held up remarkably well. In fact, other than the roof rails missing, I may not have guessed it rolled. The cabin kept it's shape to the point of really not looking like much had happened.
Yeah the main reason I purchased my 2022 Forester was for safety and handling on wet pavement. Plus once you drive a Subie the competitions handling feels extremely loose. It is do to the low slung boxer and symmetrical all wheel. To get that feel you must move up to a more expensive Audie. I really appreciate the confidence in my old age.
A lady at work was in a crash in her Subaru Forester at I think was 50+ mph. She was walked away without a scratch and bought a new BMW as her replacement vehicle. I never understood how could she not buy another Subaru. Most vehicles you would have been killed in or physically screwed up for life.
@@danarussell4246 on the upside, her odds of being in an accident in the BMW will be pretty low since it’s going to spend so much time in the shop.
@@danarussell4246 People, especially Americans like taking chances. As I got older and less time left. I started taking less chances and valuing my time greater.
@danarussell4246 ask her please! I used to work at a Kia dealership and a customer came in for the same reason but because she walked away from the accident, she doubled down on the Sorento instead of buying a beamer
We need more reviews of more cars by you. You are the best reviewer who knows stuff mechanically and listening to you is like meditation. More cars 🙏 please
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This guys Reviews are simply the best. None of the other so called "car experts" come anywhere close to his reviews. Thank you!!!
Im a Subaru owner , I live where it snows so naturally the most inportant feature of my Subaru is the excelent AWD , by the way i like your honest review .
There was a huge lawsuit against Subaru regarding a boxer engines and timing chains.This thing has two timing chains!
I have a 2020 touring and love it. To us, we preferred it a lot better than the highlander platinum. One thing that wasn’t mentioned, were the headlights. The headlights and fog lights are all LEDs, and are really bright. They are steering responsive, which is a really nice feature. It really helps with visibility around turns.
Same with our 2021.
what about gas consumption? Not related but i have a 23 qx60 and in a max 3 days I need to fule and its over 100 CAD
Subaru is a practical car for the ones who need quality, AWD and safety..
I love his car reviews. I just bought my first Subaru, an ascent, two months ago. So happy to see a review on it.
Hows it going? Pros/Cons?
@@msnangiej had it for about five months now and put about 9,000 miles on it, still loving it, only downside, your gas mileage won’t be as good as syA highlander, or my older cx-9 but still decent especially on the highway. It is full time and after all. It’s a good, solid family car for us with two kids and two dogs, with a busy and active lifestyle.
Now THIS is a review. This is the best review format I've ever seen for regular people who are going to put money on something that matters for many years.
Thank you sir. Excellent review as usual. I have a 10 year old outback with 140k miles and it’s been trouble free with routine maintenance. Still runs like new and remains quiet with no squeaks or rattles. I’m considering upgrading to an Ascent and I’m really glad you reviewed one. I love your technical reviews and congrats on 1M subscribers. Well deserved!
I really like your channel! I've been a Toyota fan since I was 15, so naturally i was drawn to your original content.
I now drive an Outback.
Subaru meets people's needs with a quality product. Solid, reliable, capable, comfortable, and reasonably affordable.
Different shapes and sizes?
Ascent
Outback
Forester
Crosstrek
Impreza...
It's all Subaru is... Same formula, different shapes and sizes.
The infotainment complaints are valid, but overblown. How often are you changing the climate controls? Set to auto, done. There are buttons for make warmer/cooler, and defrost. I'm not sure what else you need. Radio tuner and volume... Knobs available. 98% of the time I use the buttons on the steering wheel anyway.
Are they perfect? No. Sexy? Not to most. Cool? Only to some. But again, for people who aren't needing to impress everyone they don't know... And just need to reliably and comfortably get where they're going, a Subaru is a great solution.
Why fix what ain’t broke, hopefully that screen and software can be updated and easily and cheaply repaired to outlast tried and true simple physical controls.
@dannyrbailey the latest update a month ago really streamlined it. My wife's outback drove me nuts until that was finally fixed.
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@minnybiker4505 Excellent post. I couldn’t agree with you more. 👍🏽
I think if you buy the Ascent, you won't hate it !
FINE = OK
OK = NOT GOOD
COULD BE A PROBLEM = DISASTER AWAITS
Very interesting = stupid and unnecessary
Plastic parts of good quality instead of aluminum???? Specially inside that oven?? Thats asking for disaster to happen.
@@cookiemaster4145 not unless it's German, American or Chinese. My mom's 2006 Civic has a plastic valve cover, the thing has 250k+ miles, not a single issue with it, not even an oil leak in that valve cover. On the other hand I have seen aluminum valve covers with leaks at 100k.
I have a 2007 honda element with plastic valve covers @ 450k miles 😮😅no leaks and still drives like brand new...@514aam
@@cookiemaster4145 all new cars are plastic
I enjoy your YT channel because of your well informed advice, generosity and care in all that you do.
I have a 2023 Limited with 8 seats. Just hit 12k miles, no issues whatsoever. Agreed Subaru do things their way, and their quality is solidly good. And, the last over the air update installed the automatic vehicle hold shortcut button just above the bank of hvac controls. A solid car overall, and honestly as a Subaru fan I think they present a better value overall since awd is standard. It’s a love it or hate it car for sure- I just happen to love mine.
Friend of mine had the pre face-lift one with 1.8 turbo. That thing was already smoking like a steam train from it's tailpipes at 30k miles. He got rid of it soon after.
@@TermlessHGW Ascent is only a 2.4 liter turbo. I think you’re talking about another vehicle.
@@TermlessHGWhahahaha ok 😂
I hope you are changing your oil at 5k and will actually service the trans at every 30-40k. Subi says lifetime fluid. It's not.... differentials as well should be done on time or a little sooner. Subi is maintenance heavy.
CVT on this model - if you get the transmission overheating warning then in the near future it will die, this is not an off-road car despite its awd.
Glad to see you branching out to include Subaru content. I would enjoy seeing an Outback Wilderness review.
Bought a 2019 Ascent Touring new despite it being a new model year, based on glowing review and recommendation by consumer magazine and good experience with a 2018 Forester with manual transmission. The CVT exhibited rubber-band syndrome, weirdly racing the engine when starting off from stop or gentle acceleration on hill. Subaru issued an extended warranty on the transmission due to problems. Had to replace the head unit within a year of ownership. Following year, same consumer magazine did not recommend due to quality issues. Cut my losses and traded it in on Honda Odyssey which was very good vehicle. These days I’m driving a GX 460 and very happy with it as well as my Type R. Will never ever get a CVT again. Thanks for your channel.❤
I’m a Subaru Sr. Master technician. I had a 21 Outback Touring XT, my first brand new car, the transmission started slipping at 12k miles. It was also a bit cramped with the wife, 2 young kids and 2 dogs on a long trip to/from Tahoe out of Seattle. So after the transmission was replaced, I got into a 23 Ascent.
Very comfortable, drives very well, tons of space for camping supplies and road trips. 6K miles so far, no transmission issues but I found coolant leaking from the left head gasket on my 1 year service, after noticing my coolant level dropped from full to min in 3 months.
Between that service and 2 weeks later when I actually could get it on the schedule, it went through the same amount of coolant. The engine is out and being repaired by another tech due to it being a major warranty repair.
*Special note here. It’s actually a 2 layer head gasket now. I was surprised to see that when my engine was taken apart.*
This is by no means a common issue, I’ve only seen this on one other FA24DIT with low mileage, and that was a 21MY. I’m religious when it comes to maintenance, I actually follow schedule 2 (severe), but I feel like I’ve had a bad luck with my customer experience with this brand, but I absolutely love working on them.
I will say this: Throw some VikingContact 7s on these cars and they just eat snow like it’s nothing!
I have 2023 Ascent - this review is RIGHT ON THE DOT. My 2 cent - pro: great for snow/off-road, con: the back row is way too small.
So far, you are the best reviewer I have encountered. All my concerns, revealed and not yet, were covered clearly and short. Much obliged.
Car Care Nut, I found your review on 4Runners the other year and it influenced which model to get. A few weeks later we went shopping for the wife’s new car. I didn’t see this review until now but my wife loves her 24 Ascent Limited. I was pushing her to a Toyota Highlander but neither of us liked it as much as the Ascent. We drove several other SUV’s and this felt the best to us. I did have concerns about the CVT but they’ve been in Subaru’s since like 2009. I also figured we’ll be dead by the time it has a problem if it ever does. Zero regrets just do your homework and base your decision on what features meet your needs best. You’re the best guy out there doing reviews. Thanks!!!
We bought this exact car 2 days ago.. same color, trim, everything. I personally love the looks of it!
How are you liking it?
@@blissfuljoy6049 Loving it! It's a great car. Loaded with safety features. Drives really well. It catches a lot of attention with the Onyx blacked out wheels and trim. Stereo is awesome. 3 rows of seats. Not much to complain about really.
@@sfgosha That's awesome. 👍 Thank you for the reply. I'm considering getting one or maybe the Highlander hybrid if possible.
@@blissfuljoy6049 We considered the Highlander. It's definitely a good car. Compared to the Ascent Onyx, it seems more bland, but obviously it's a solid car to own given it's a Toyota.
After watching a slew of YT videos, especially those from Consumer Reports and the 5 star crash test ratings, now in my 60's I just bought my first ever Subaru. It's a 2024 Forester Wilderness. So far so good, no issues at all.
Oh wow I never expected him to ever do a Subaru review. Awesome!! This guy is great.
He's done them before.
He's done a Crosstrek and Impreza before
It's the review channel, he does all kinds of brands on this channel!
He did a bunch already..
Toyota owns part of Subaru
Im a Subaru guy and I always watch this channel, never expected for this channel to review a Subaru especially who fixes mostly Toyota. I agree everything what he said about Subaru, the pros and the cons.
With the amount of stocks Toyota has in Subaru: not so strange he did a review on it :)
@thor7564... You missed the part that he works for himself now.
The best auto reviews on youtube. Period. Most of the others are journalists. A mechanics review is more in depth and appreciated.
Subaru does use an excessive amount of black plastic cladding. But it is a nice car for cold climates.
Design is always a bit quirky. Functional. Good quality. My leather seats started to crack and fall apart. Turns out the leather seat bolsters aren't leather, they're vinyl.
I wish this or newer subarus with turbo have hood scoop. THIS IS the best car review on the planet.
Best review of the Best !!!! I will disable the attention monitor and tape over the red light ... at 80 I am an excellent driver and never had an accident (small or large) of which I am proud ... on my 4th Forester !
Click and Clack brothers’ famous solution! I miss their show😢
I tend to watch his many other reviews and find him unique and entertaining in a weird way😂. This man knows his stuff and as I new Subaru Ascent owner, I give him a salute and full respect!
Thank you so much for finally doing a Subaru review. You do by far the best in-depth mechanical reviews of everyday cars on RUclips and to have the fa24f finally reviewed by you is Christmas come early for me. I personally own the 2024 Outback XT with this exact engine and I've been commenting on your other videos asking for a review of this engine. I'm not sure if you saw my requests or the stars simply aligned, but thank you thank you thank you!
Long-awaited review! Owner of 2021 model, very satisfied with it
Lawrence, how much is your ongoing maintenance? Heard it is costly.
How’s the cvt holding up
Burning oil ?
Same here (2023 model)
Same here, 2019 model. Very reliable. No issues at all.
Excellent review! I was a Acura and a Honda car owner. For the first time I bought a 24 Subaru Forester and it’s a different car that I’m used to for sure. I like it so far.
Love the forester test drive quiet drive solid
On my 4th... outstanding value in or out of snow !
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Some very valid points here.
My biggest pushback is your beef with the price. In this case it would’ve been better to look at a mid trim like my 2023 Premium. Has all of the driver assist safety features, big screen, second row capt chairs, and only cost me $38,000 last January. The value is unmatched compared to other AWD 3rd row SUVs.
35,000 miles on mine already and it’s still drives perfect up and down my gravel mountain road and on the highways.
I have a 2023 Outback Wilderness with the same infotainment system and engine as well as the safety features. For the price point I think it delivers more quality and upscale features than its competition. I’ve gotten used to the CVT and have no issues. Turbo works well. It’s not a rock crawler but is very capable off road.
I think I’m actually going for an outback for my next vehicle instead paying for something like a 4Runner. I’ll keep my truck for dirty work. I think the outback is such a smartly designed vehicle.
I have learned quite a lot about the Subaru way from your videos. Thank you for your careful and thoughtful approach.
Another great video brother, thank you for what you do for car shoppers👍👍👍👍👍
Hey AMD. Software updates just corrected the AVH and HVAC controls on the infotainment.
Additionally, that rear bumper center cover can be removed via two plastic turn knobs under the bumper. It can reveal the tow hitch if equipped
Yeah, I think that's a nicer idea than the other models where you have to take the whole bumper off, cut out a notch if you add the trailer hitch in afterwards. I had my trailer hitch added to my new Outback, because it did not come factory equipped. I don't plan on towing with it, it was more for a bike rack when I decide to add it.
I have two Toyota’s but I’ll be giving my 2010 Rav to my daughter when she gets her license next year. I’ll definitely be looking at this and the Forester. Most likely used. Would be my first Subaru.
Love the Ascent but we purchased a 2022 touring specifically to avoid the large screen and the new exterior designed. So happy we did.
Excellent review as always. One slight correction the Onxy trim comes with Subaru's StarTex water-repellent upholstery, it is not leather. This is the exact same urethane upholstery that Toyota has branded as SofTex.
I love these reviews. Overviews of the interior and infotainment are nice but buyers are really actually interested in whether the car is designed to last and how hard it will be to service
I have the touring in-transit for me. In the same green w/brown seats. I compared it to the Pilot Black Edition to ad nauseam. I also looked at the Mazda CX90, MDX, Highlander, Jeep, Volvo XC90, VW Atlas and one or two others. I’m coming from an ‘13 and ‘18 Outback (‘13 is going away) and have had very good reliability and support overall from Subaru. I really wanted the MDX for its more luxury and comfort, but I just couldn’t see myself paying that much more. The Pilot met and exceeded all expectations and being a former owner of an ‘08 Ridgeline am very comfortable and confident in the brand and product. It was larger and more capable than the Ascent, only slightly more $$, but one criticism I had of the Pilot is the longer nose up front. I agree with many of your POV on the Subaru. And, I appreciate your mechanical POV. I wanted the 3-row for the convenience and will leave those seats down almost always. I feel Subaru and others should have made that row for two people, not three, but again, my row will stay down or otherwise unused >90% of the time. I do like the compactness of the Ascent. I didn’t want (nor need) something akin to the Chevy Tahoe and I didn’t want to wait for the 2025 Traverse (or Buick kin). I think what convinced me to get the Ascent was Subaru’s reputation, reliability, and confidence I have in SOA (even though I hear rumblings about the service from some Subie owners, I have not had that in my current and previous dealership). It does have some blah styling, I don’t find the rear captains chairs as comfortable or utilitarian as a bench, but the touring is what I’m getting so I have to accept that package. The infotainment system is too tech dependent, but I’m willing to overlook those in favor of what I feel are Subaru’s qualities. And, at the price point, this is a better overall cost and value (maybe not against the Kia Telluride). Great review- thank you.
You are my fave care person. No bs just straight facts and details...THX
I had a 2018 and turned out to be an oil burner. Subaru wouldn’t acknowledge it. Shame, it was a great car.
I ordered a 2023 Ascent in summer of 2022. I was looking at getting a used one at the time but the dealer let me know about the new body change that was coming so I made the decision to to order and wait. Took a few months and it was finally delivered in October. It has all the bells and whistles and so far it has been a great rig! I only wish it got better mpg but I sort of expected this before hand.
What are you averaging?
@@joseeduardo4327 20.9, but sometimes 21. I've seen people getting up to 28 or 29 but I've never seen those numbers.
@@joseeduardo4327 about 21.7 at 12k miles
Love his honest reports. I wish automakers would get away from these ridiculously large center screens.
Learn to live with the Tesla way.
I like the ascent but the AC and a few of the features suck.
I have seen few of your videos and they are the best reviews of cars. I have a 2021 Subaru Forester and I love that car, huge, spacious, big windows and great visibility! I love the mixture of old school design and high tech. Thank you for such a great content!
Well, your automotive review is the only AUTHENTIC, COMPLETE, INFORMATIVE and TRULY HELPFUL automotive review out of all others on the RUclips channel ! I give your channel 10 out 10 score !!!
Really appreciate this thorough review! Would love a review of the Forester, as well.
Ive got a 2014 outback bought new , made many long distance trips as well as commuter driving. Other than regular maintenance it's been a very good car trouble free car. Very simple access to work on. I would only say, just like my Toyota ,change fluids twice as often than recommended for longevity.
on mine at 155k the transmission valve cover had to be replaced because a solenoid died - $2285, a common issue on 2014 to 2019.
@@soiah valve body yes, the one solenoid can actually be replaced instead of the whole valve body, but you need a good trans shop to do it.
This channel is incredible. Finally, a car channel that doesn't just read basic information to people.
Just found your channel….absolutely love your reviews and thoroughness!❤✌️
Happy owner of a 2016 outback limited here! So glad to see you doing Subaru reviews 🙂
Thank you for this review! I'd love to hear you on a Subaru Outback please!
Yes, I like this guy too. He is very thorough and detailed on the whole vehicle.
Sound quality is outstanding 👍
I was debating between this and the Outback XT. Ultimately chose the Outback because I didn’t need the 3rd row. Have been loving my Subaru since! Of course except the infotainment system 😂
I’ve been a Subaru owner since 1999. My first one was the 2000 Forester, then 4 more after that. 2006 B9Tribeca, 2009 Forester, 2019 Ascent and 2020 Legacy Sport. I love my 2019 Ascent. One of the most comfortable SUV’s I’ve owned. Taking many trips from Baltimore to New York in a comfortable manner. The gas mileage is very good. 20-22 local driving and 25-28 on straight highway. The best mpg was 28.8 going to New York. I traded my Tribeca in for the Ascent. That was a good decision on my part. I had to use premium fuel on the Tribeca. Gas mileage was not that good. The most I got was 24.5 mpg.
I own 2019 Ascent, very fair and thoughtful review. Personally on center stack, I like the original with more physical buttons. Wished I had bought center bench instead of captains hairs for ease of cargo.
I own a 2019 that now has about 70,000 miles on the odometer. The ONLY problem I experienced was a sidewall failure of the crappy Falken OEM tires at about 19,000 miles. I replaced all four tires with Goodyears; no problem since.
We also have a 2019 as well as a 2018 Outback. So far, my biggest complaint is the mileage. I didn't expect Outback mileage, but it's 30% less...
My 2023 Forester came with that same crap ... 2 flats in first 5K miles so like you ... solid Goodyear and no problems. On my 4th Forester and first problem ... flats!
Didn’t have any tire issues. But replaced the Generals with Michelin. Bridgestone on the Outback lasted 39k, also replaced with Michelin. NO issues with Michelins.
@@jerryq1000 what type of fuel economy are you getting? I am looking into a 2023 limited or 2022 touring. But I am very concerned about fuel economy. Wife is looking at ascent, outback or Sorento hybrid.
I’m getting 26-27 in town with the Outback. 19-20 in town with the Ascent
23 Accent and 17 Prius prime household here. Happy with both!
I love that color, especially in the blacked out onyx trim.
Price was great too. For the options you get, it’s a great deal compared to the competition
Bought wife a new at the time loaded 2019 Subaru Ascent, transmission failure at 28000, and 56000 miles. Stranded.. Luckily had the warranty. Paint is very thin, better get containments off quickly. Lots of it was built well built but as a package not reliable. Didn't have the windshield cracking problem that many had. Got rid of at 75000 miles since another transmission was probably needed soon.. Maybe they have fixed, but they weren't putting better ones in when hey were failing. Same design..
This and STi only models that does not have the Auto Start/Stop feature.
I enjoyed my ‘19 Premium CWP which I put 56k on and was for the most part trouble free.Traded for a ‘22 4 Runner LTD.Something about the CVT & turbo that scared me to keep it long term.
Great review sir.
I have seeing many of your reviews. I must say that its very good the work you do on each of your reviews. I appreciate that very much. Greetings from L.A California
Fair review. In the latest infotainment system update, they did put the AVH button on the main screen at the bottom. Definitely an improvement! Now I wish they would let me put both the recirculate and A/C buttons on the main bottom screen as well. Android Auto works wirelessly on this infotainment system very well, and really benefits from the big screen.
This is a fantastic review with great information not found elsewhere. Thanks!
Now THAT is a fantastic review, he did an excellent job, I especially liked the in-depth info on the engine & drive train. We recently purchased a 2024 Ascent Touring & love it, except for the reasons he stated. But those things are pretty minor compared to their snow/ice capabilities, they are unmatched, we live in an area where we get a lot of that, and we've owned just about every make and model of car/truck out there & nothing even comes close to Subaru when it comes to maintaining control in inclement weather. There is literally no where I can't go when the studded tires go on for the winter!
Got my self a Outback Wilderness with this same FA24F engine. Thanks for your review!
Currently have and have in the past bought 3 other Toyota Siennas. My friend has a Subaru. When I sat in her car, I immediately fell in love with the infotainment center. The size of the screen is mezmerizing, which is why I am considering a Subaru for myself on my next go round. I wanted a higher vehicle since I am disabled. It's hard for me to get in/out of regular sedan (heights) anymore. I was drawn to the Ascend BUT don't like that it doesn't 1) come in a hybrid 2) not auto 3rd row seats and that the trunk space does NOT go all the way down to the floorboard like my Sienna and 3) how the panel separates the driver and the side passenger. My current Sienna has an open space on the floor (for purse, diaper bag, laptop bag, etc.) between the driver and passenger.
We wanted a Highlander but my husband couldn't get in and out as easy as the Asent...Subaru for the win!
It's well worth to watch your entire video.
I think the reason why Subaru get rid of physical bouton is because it can be controlled wirelessly through StarLink software, in other word, owner can use cellphone for remotely control AC/Heat, temperature,... Beside Doors lock and Starter.
Thank you sir for reviewing the Subaru Ascent.
Go to any mountain town and it's Subaru everywhere. Anywhere else you barely see them. But they are absolutely the best in the snow. Just use winter tires and it's unstoppable.
I am from Montana but now in Cleveland area (wife can't breath at 6K ) and see lots of Subys... on my 4th Forester.
installed Michelin Cross climate 2 tires on my 2019 ascent. In my opinion, it made all the difference taking the car to the next level in rain or snow.
Nice review. We have a Subaru Ascent Onyx and love it, but it isn't for everyone.
I have the 2024 Outback Wilderness, which shares this engine and many of the same components. Glad you like this vehicle. Infotainment definitely needs some love. It’s slow and looks old. Not a perfect car, but dang, the quality is there. Glad I don’t have the driver monitor safety system.
How often would you recommend changing the oil? I am considering every 3K since I mainly average 27 MPH (city driving) with short distances. Will be changing the CVT and differential fluids!
Awesome review AMD! I know you review mainstream practical cars. Requesting you to review the BMW X5 45e or 50e if you can get hold of one. I can lend you mine for a review 😊. Would need a true professional mechanic perspective than the journalist reviewers out there. Harry from UK did a good job as an owner and reviewer. Also you will love the fact that the X5 has real big well done rear bumper 😂
this is a scaled up hatch back, that is spot on!
Once you explain that the upper portion of the front grille is functional, it no longer looks odd to me.
Toyota and Honda owner. I bought Subaru new and its a fabulous vehicle.
Better seats than the other two models.
All wheel a plus. Only wish they still kept Manuel transmission.
The Ascent and Forester's looks are my favorite in their class - the other SUVs all look very similar to one another
I have the outback with the same engine and am glad I saw all the good words about this engine...in regards to the center console, it takes a bit to get used to it and it is an afterthought beyond that...the red light monitoring my eyes is not distracting but if I look away for 2 seconds, it lets me know STAY ALERT....i could probably turn the volume down on that feature...the price is what really concerns me, my Outback was 46K loaded and I can imagine this vehicle in the base model is going to start at 50K...at that price, I would get a Lexus or high end SUV...i love my subarus though
Thank you for this review. I have a 2023 WRX Premium and I was waiting for your opinion about this engine, they really did a great job!
We have a 2020 Ascent with about 85k. No transmission issues. Did have 2 small oil leaks and a wheel bearing fixed under warranty though.
How about a numerical rating for all the cars you review. This would give us a way to objectively compare cars in the same price/category. I know this is a little more work, but would be very helpful. Thank you for a great job. Always appreciated.
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Outstanding reviews! I'm a Subaru lover, but the styling of the Ascent just doesn't appeal to me at all.....but a vehicle that size isn't something I'd be interested in any way.
Really interesting remarks about the driver monitor system. I haven't driven a Subaru with that feature yet, but I am interested in a 2025 Forester, so I was glad to hear
your comments. Your spotless garage always gets my attention.....and I'm always very impressed! Thanks for your videos!
Awesome review. I own Ascent since 2019 and still love it! And you highlighted every important feature! It is not a perfect car, but it is A LOT of a car in one package. AWD is great for Canadian winters and mountains where I live.
Great honest review! Love your opinions on the car. Thanks for your informative review!
Please review a Nissan Frontier and a Honda Ridgeline if I missed these, thank you for reviewing already
I 2nd it for Honda. Honda share engine Ridgeline, Passport, Pilot.
@@makb5354 He did do a pilot review so you could look at that while you're waiting.
I love my 2020 very comfortable seats no back or leg pain even after 8 hr drive love features of touring these features now are must have
We've had one for 4 years and I hate it. Driven Subies forever, but I really hate that obnoxious CVT, especially in the hills. The throttle is also impossible to moderate. It's like an on/off switch.
Recent subscriber. Love the way reviews are done from a mechanical standpoint. Just a suggestion: I’d like to see them include maintenance points such as light bulb changes. Some GM models require a lot of steps just to change a bulb which would cause me not to buy because these things should be able to be replaced roadside.
Agreed, would be nice to know these things from a mechanic. Fancy LED taillights? Enjoy spending 2-4k on each of those modules when they break, and yes they absolutely do break.
I have a 2024 Touring... This is my 5th Subaru. Had 4 Foresters before this... loved those. I really enjoy this one too... only one thing.... gas mileage sucks..they could do WAY better on that!!
Very nice review. I think you might like the Touring trim level better. Not much more than the Onyx. Looks more luxurious. We appreciate the driver monitoring system. If you drive a lot and get tired it catches that. It is also used to monitor who is driving and adjusts the seats and mirrors automatically. Subaru 2022 Outback owner with 155,000 miles. Absolutely no issues!!
You have a '22 Outback with 155k miles??? Do you drive 24/7 or something? Just go from coast to coast of North America multiple times a year? How did you put that many miles on in 2-3 years??
I just got an 24 the other day i live way out in the country and need something AWD for snow and mud and i have 5 kids so i needed something bigger. I have to say i am in love with my Ascent and honestly didnt even notice the red light im going to have to check that out now
So informative. Thank you. Almost every review of the new Ascents just say that the 2023-2024 models are only different from the 2019-2022 models because of some minor cosmetic interior and exterior updates. Your explanations prove there were more updates under the hood than i realized.
Your description of the driver monitor system has me cracking up! 😆 I don't like the look of the roof rails being raised so much. Other SUVs have them better integrated.
Rented one a couple of years ago and was surprised how nimble it was to drive. My daily is an Outback and I was thinking this would feel a lot larger, but it didn’t. It has tons of storage on the inside and loved the power from that Turbo, a lot quicker then my NA 2.5 in the Outback. The Green Onyx model reviews looks great.
We have a 2021 Ascent, absolutely an awesome car, it rides and drives like a car should, for just a 4 cylinder, with Turbo, a Rocket for sure, very impressive acceleration. Now getting used to the Cruse control, and lane centering is real, it does take some time, at least for me! Now the sound system we have is the Harman-Kardon, it is a pure joy!
Subarus are fun and reliable, but I've never seen a good-looking one.
Really hope you review the new 2025 Forrester. Would like to see your opinions on the looks and updates they've done. Should be a interesting watch