Subaru Ascent : Towing 5000lbs on a muddy boat ramp with no X-mode! | Review part 4/4
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Check out the new 2019 Subaru Ascent pulling a 5000lbs boat and trailer on a muddy and sand boat ramp! They did not use Xmode! The Subaru Ascent comes standard with symmetrical Awd (60/40) of Subaru!! The Subaru Ascent has a towing capacity of 2000lbs or 5000lbs depending on the configuration! The Subaru Ascent is equipped with a new 2.4L turbo engine good for 260hp!
The Ascent is the largest Subaru SUV with 3 rows ever built, the all-new 2019 Ascent features seating for up to eight people and standard equipment including Subaru’s renowned symmetrical full-time all-wheel-drive system and EyeSight advanced preventative safety suite, offering tremendous value in a family-sized package. You will have the choice of seven- or eight-passenger configurations and it comes equipped with an all-new 2.4-litre direct injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine offers power and performance of a larger engine. Fully 98% of Subaru vehicles sold in Canada over the last 10 years are still on the road today. The Subaru Ascent has a towing capacity of 2000lbs or 5000lbs depending on the configuration. Price starts at $35,995 for a base Convenience version and goes up to 49,995$ for the Premier Version!
Competition in Crossovers / SUV'S segment:
Mazda CX-9 | Dodge Durango | Dodge Journey | Ford Explorer | Ford Flex | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Highlander | GMC Acadia | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Santa Fe XL | Kia Sorento
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3rd Part: Fishing Salmon adventure in Nova Scotia in a Subaru Ascent
• Road Trip - Salmon Fly...
4th Part: Towing 5000lbs on a muddy boat ramp with the Subaru Ascent
• Subaru Ascent : Towing...
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Everyone keeps mentioning the CVT. Subaru built it with towing in mind, aka, planned the hardware for it. Also, the newest CVT's for Subaru are made from a chain, not a belt.
I have always hated CVT's (especially Nissan and others that endlessly wind up) but the CVT in the Ascent is much better. It actually feels like it shifts and is really good overall.
CVTs were used on WWI tanks.
Now Subaru just needs to make a Ridgeline competitor.
Christopher Greenfield
No.
Bring the Baja back on the same chassis.
Thats impressive. I just pulled a 6500 lb 24 foot boat out of the water with my GX470 last weekend. I used low range and it was a breeze, but I wouldn't try beach launching a 24 foot boat no matter what I was driving. Seen too many buried axles... Just a heads up though Subaru...the AR240 is a hair over your max tow rating, especially with people/gear or fuel on board.
Patrick Rich I've got a gx470 and a 2014 Forester xt and what's crazy about both the Forester and Ascent is that they put down similar numbers to the 4.7L v8 with 4 cylinders. I think the ascent does this on 87 too.
Andrew Atkinson it's impressive for sure (I used to have an 05 fxt) but I know which one I want with 100,000+ miles on the engine.
GX470! Love those 4Runner's in tuxedos LOL
The 2003-2009 GX470 was mechanically related to the 4Runner, you can look it up on Edmunds. The LX570 is more fitted to the Land Cruiser.
DC Johnson not worth fighting about really but you are both right. The gx is just a land cruiser Prado gussied up with a v8. Same body. So yes technically it's a land cruiser. The gx and 4runner also share the same chassis and assembly point so they are also related. Long story short the j120 platform is both a land cruiser and 4runner. Also FJ cruiser.
Subaru, the magic is the traction control not the AWD system. In short, it's not the go part that makes Subaru so awesome, but the near elimination of wheel spin is mind blowing.
I cant wait to see which tuner will Tune the shit out of this thing haha. 500hp
Wow, it barely broke a sweat.
pretty good considering those tires that come with it aren't that great.
rob060 not for a dirt boat launch certainly. Fine for city/highway I'm sure
i checked it weighs 5k lbs dry with the trailer. when you add fuel and everything you're over 5400.
I wanna see the CX9 do that! 😂🙈
Haha, front wheels be spinning for DAYS
I own a cx9 and it is a wonderful car, drives and handles better than any of its competitors....
Can't tow that much
will be piece of cake with the powerful 2.5Turbo
Richard Nua easy
And as he pulls it out the screen fills up with advertisements 😕
Sorry, we made a correction! usually it fits our regular vidéo model :P
Now im convinced, either an ascent or the forester is going to be my nxt suv.
Got a 2020 ascent myself and its the best family vehicle I have ever owned!
I have towed all manner of boats with Subarus for years. Nothing beats Subarus traction. NOTHING. If I had to pull my 3,500lb Boston Whaler up a wet grassy hill from where I park it in my backyard, gimme a Subaru. OH sure, any 4wd pickup, pathfinder, grand cherkokee, pilot, etc. will pull this boat up the hill, but only after turfing the grass repeated and tearing up your yard pretty badly. Not the subaru. It just neatly pulls the boat up the wet grass hill, no slippage.
IT's amazing when you've done this and experienced the traction of symmetrical AWD. Other vehicles have more power, better transmissions and better mileage, but wheel for wheel, you won't beat the traction without a tank tread.
Bullshit. I turn on the electronic rear locking differential in my F150 it is will move ANY boat up to 11k lbs up a wet grassy hill. All while a garbage Subaru burns half a liter of oil, blows its head gasket, and grenades it’s cvt. Hard pass.
@@Jose_hernandez970 need a hug bro? Or just wanted to troll a Subaru thread.
@@christhorn7167 sure I’ll never turn down a free hug bro, but I said what I said.
Nice to see one getting used but that was not very difficult for it :)
The DRY weight of this boat (Yamaha AR240) is over 5000lbs. This means no battery, no gas, no supplies, no safety equipment, no anchor. This specific boat (reasonably loaded) boat will exceed the tow capacity of this vehicle. I suggest that the owners of the video clarify that this is a marketing stunt, and not a legal tow vehicle for this particular boat (would likely apply to any boat over 21' or so).
Nothing beats low range and lockers
importbeater24 Maybe someone who doesn't know what that is and how to use. ;)
Boat at begin of pull is floating so all he is pulling up ramp is the trailer. He has a bit of a run at it. A good test would be stop half way up ramp and try to get moving again.
And you could do the same with any vehicle. So, what’s your point?
Nothing a Subaru can't handle 👍
They day they handle rust it will be a great car
They are great cars!
I just ordered a blue premium Ascent today. Now the waiting, it should be in by the end of August.
Get ready for an awesome machine!
A GM I want one also they are really nice best suv to come out that I've seen lately. I work at a subaru doin detail so ive been seen them lately.
I ordered a blue Premium Ascent as well. (July 18). I was told the end of September...
How are you guys liking you cars? I'm thinking about a Limited. Do you do a lot of towing? How does the CVT feel, especially when towing something heavy?
Just because it can do it, doesn’t mean it should do it. The CVT is pulling the 4600 lb suv plus the boat. Ridiculous.
foxbat it's designed for it with added trans coolers and specifically upgraded internals.
@@SlyLo94 30 year master mechanic of an import shop. This is a 4 year old comment. Since then I’ve had countless 2017 Subarus and newer come into my shop for failed cvt’s. Subaru cvt’s are garbage.
@@Jose_hernandez970 Senior master tech for Subaru. Those CVT's in particular fail for no reason at all. Towing has had no effect on longevity. Although I do very much agree that they are pure trash. Lol
@@SlyLo94 you’re one of the few who actually states the truth. Subaru has some of the worlds most loyal customers and employees who’d argue with me day and night that their cars are spectacular machines crafted by God himself. Whereas I am a lowly shop owner that has countless piles of crap called Subarus clogging up my shop but making me rich in the process.
That's a big boat for that small suv to tow, pull from the launch???
Location? Looks beautiful
Be fair now. It seemed to be wet compact sand you were on. I’m sure it does well but title is a bit misleading
Now if it was an automatic and not a cvt wonder what the outcome?
I love this vehicle. I want to get one, just in white.
I can see the Subbie spinning its tires impotently in the mud. Those are just highway tread rubber.
Oem tires
Very impressive the awd do the job
That’s great but let’s see it stop that boat on the road safely when something goes wrong.
Steve Billington that’s when you get a trailer with Electric brakes
As a Japanese that loves cars a lot, I have been surprised how popular Subaru cars are in North America.
Actually, they aren't popular in Japan, cuz the so-called boxer engine does not have good reputation in my country.
1. Heavy duo to extra number of parts.
2. Difficult to maintain and repair.
3. Burns oil and low fuel economy.
So, what makes American people love it?
I have a Subaru, compared all the SUV in AWD and it was the best buy. It had top safety score also so easy.
I used to work for a marketing firm about 20 years ago that did major contract work for Subaru. Subaru used our firm among many others to market towards lesbians and earth conscience groups in North America. Which is why today you see that lesbian women and "save the Earth" folks driving Subaru's. Subaru found a loyal base among these demographics. Which oddly enough, Subaru is one of the least progressive automakers as it pertains to hybrid's and other "green" cars. However, the marketing campaign 20 years ago still associates Subaru as earth friendly. Quite a successful marketing strategy.
@@haroldbeauchamp3770 I thought the marketing targeted those interested safety? All the commercials I've seen have been about parents feeling safe with letting their kids take their cars. Anyway, the reason I think it's popular, especially in the north, is the AWD system works well in the snow. Subaru's are also relatively cheap (good value) compared to the competition and have a normal/reserved look to them (nothing crazy/ugly/out there), which tends to work for most people. They also wouldn't look out of place in a concrete jungle or a real jungle.
But what do I know? I don't even own a Subaru...
Won't be long and there will be some videos of Subarus getting winched out of the boat ramp
snikwad003 more like the subaru pulling others out
Julian Burrows I would love to see a Subaru pull out my F350
yowza yowza not mine but here is one
ruclips.net/video/NQBdOnfTS9k/видео.html
yowza yowza my brothers sti has pulled out a stuck f250. Believe me a Subaru will pull anything out of mud. Just have to know how to work it...
@@pilotguy1141 there are literally many videos of subaru wrx's outpulling F250's, so theyd give the 350 a run for its money.
Interesting. I have a 212X that I tow with an Explorer. Did you use a weight distribution hitch?
Nope. Ascent doesn't require one, nor allow for using one.
what's the boat weight? looks like a small bowrider, that's not a 5000 lbs boat.
That is AWSOME .
Glad theu revived back also the tribeca
A lot more different that the Tribeca
Hats not towing, that’s backing down a ramp. My Nissan Sentra will do that. Need to show how the 2.4l has to be beaten on the highway at70mph.
Didn’t look very muddy to me.
Well usually in water there is mud
Wet dirt is similar
Because the dirt in the water isn't "mud"
lot of horsepower in the SUV the tires did not spin around at all
something that can tow is important to me
impressive!
Muddy? More like wet sand! Impressive non the less.
Muddy that’s slick grassy water underneath
Awesome!
Ill stick with my tried and true 2006 ford explorer 4.6 v8 and 6 speed automatic transmission for towing and offroading. I just dont see that small engine or cvt lasting very long in a big heavy suv towing 5,000 lbs.
If you tow often, then maybe, but most people tow only a few times per year and for that duty this seems perfect. Was looking at the Explorer, but the Ascent Limited with Captains Chairs is looking mighty fine to me. I was thinking about getting another BEV, but they suck for towing and I wouldn't want to submerse a part of it on the launch. That's just a problem waiting to happen.
Please replace the CVT. That's the only thing I don't like about it.
Test it before saying that
Car Question exactly. The HT aka high torque cvt subaru uses are the best in the game. They’re in the later model WRX cvt, Outback, Forester xt turbo
Car Question Have you driven a cvt equiped vehicle for a very long time? If not then we don't have anything to discuss here if yes then you should know how that transmission becomes as it gets older. So that being said, your response to my comment may convince others to test drive it and buy it but not me who drove a vehicle with that kind of transmission for a good enough amount of time to know how it drives, what problems it could potentially give you and the cost to repair it. I'm sure it will run great as a brand new vehicle down the road is what I am concerned about. You have great day.
My Outback has a CVT (first I've owned) and it drives terrific. Smoother than any other transmission I've driven. No issues whatsoever.
The question is, What véhicle did you drive with a CVT?
Great , what size engine does the Subaru have ?
oem engine 2.4 L 4-cylinder
Your videos will be taken more seriously if you don't end every sentence in the description with exclamation points. It makes it sound like a sketchy Craigslist ad.
Cool!
Yeah just slightly overloaded. Definitely not a good idea
So it shouldn't have any issues if I buy a nice bass boat 😁
looks like landed on mars or something, is just a car
Nice video! Which part of Ontario?
Thanks! :) Québec! :)
Wauu a SEA DOO 5K POUNDS??😮
it's 5000 lbs exactly including trailer.
Hard to swallow that that boat is a full 5,000 lb.
Boat with trailer would be very close.
@@anargoslife69 Even so, the aerodynamics of that boat and and travel trailers is vastly different. Not all 5,000 lb tows are the same. A boxy trailer is far more affected by wind while out on the open highway. The towing SUV has to be able to handle that wind. Proper towing equipment helps to do that, but the configuration of the SUV also helps. For example, when comparing tow capabilities of a Flex to an Explorer, on paper the Explorer is superior (both front wheel drive models). Yet, on many forums, the consensus is that the Flex is more stable than the Explorer on the road, because of its wider stance, heavier weight, and lower profile. And when towing with medium-duty SUVs, a few inches and a few pounds matter. Not saying that the Ascent cannot do the job, but let's see a real-world towing demonstration.
@@watchmanonthewall14 I was not trying to say that it a real life example, only that the boat and trailer are going to be close or over to 5k. I agree that this does little to show how it will tow in real life.
More Ascent videos!
Coming soon
This doesn't really show how well it tows it. I could do this would my old forester, but actually towing distances was not something it could do.
This is my dream car. ❤️
😂😂😂
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With or without *_XMODE_*
#XMODE
Abdullah Al Abdullah
It’s X-Mode. 🤣
Robert LeBlanc
My mode is mood
Like iSight
Because this comment written by iPhone
Any subaru will pass this test for 100% . Its not muddy, and the sand is pretty dry (90%) from road to water. Standard Audi A4 quatro can do the same. Try a beach with real lose sand or a road with 50% wet grass and sand. Anyway not a good test.
If you want a broken (or sunken) A4, go for it...
Is it meant to tow that much?? You can pull it out and etc but like drive it around and etc. That could mess up the suv
Still a cvt. So no for me
Now do it on concrete with algae
How did a 4 cylinder just pull 5klbs plus itself
Who puts the trailer in that deep? That's crazy. If the trailer fenders are completely underwater, you've gone too deep.
You're kidding right? That boat was nowhere near the point of floating off that trailer. That Subaru would have had water coming in the rear doors in order to launch that boat. What you observed was a bunch of nonsense. Wasn't even that muddy. And that vehicle would never have launched that boat completely off the trailer.
Too easy
Towing with CVT?, probably last about 25-30k miles. I just dont know why they keep CVT...
Fuel economy is 16-18 mpg. Might as well go with a V8 SUV!
www.fuelly.com/car/subaru/ascent/2019
@@normt5463 I average 24mpg combined on my 2020.
I know but using premium gas,any idea?
it's recommended for regular, don't waste money on premium!
Isn't illegal to tow 2500kg with a normal license ? And that Subaru can't tow to much. No law in Canada / Usa ?
Parlez vous français ?
Yes, in the US you can tow 5k lbs without any special license. Depending on the state you need to either be towing more than 10k or 26k lbs before you need to get a CDL (Commercial Drivers License).
I'm getting 1
A Subaru owner would buy a jet boat...
Also disappointed they didn't actually launch it...
Try that two more times.
Salt water will rot the back axel eventually
It did the job with THAT boat/trailer at THAT ramp. A pointless video. I expected more from Car Question.
hope you checked the other video, and we are waiting for your comments on all of those.
I do not see 5k
A lot of peapol have never seen Jesus, Yet they still believe in him! On a serious note, this was 5000lbs. do your reseach!
I do the same with my rav4. Not a big deal
Great idea... but not really in reality
Huh that’s weird... thought that thing was severely underpowered. Guess not! I think I’m just used to my Chevy 2500 diesel with 910ft lb. if torque lmao
The suspension is probably broken on it 😂😂
Nice vid but these guys need just a taste of the power from the Kia sorento 😎
How many HP and torque i get using a premium gas 89 or 93 octane?
260 hp / 277lb-ft with REGULAR fuel, NOT premium
Serous question, have they found a way to eliminate or reduce carbon build up at 40,000 miles because of the direct injection turbo? I’m personally staying away from any direct injection turbo unless it has multi port injectors as part of the engineering. Turbos are killing today’s gas engines.
Cant say for now, new engine! time will tell!
@@82dupont it's not as big of a deal as people make it out to be. Some manufacturers have injectors in the intake plenum and use both. I don't know what Subaru does though. Most modern engines outlast the usefulness of the car, IMO.
So how many rust issues are going to develop due to this cuv being so low? I see alot of rust developing in the rear if someone puts their boat in the water just one time.
george lange - The Subaru Ascent has the 2nd best-in-class ground clearance in its respective crossover size category.
How many rust issues are going to develop due to water getting everywhere when it rains??
Jordan Panasuk is that a real question?
Jordan Panasuk do you not know the difference between salt/freshwater and rain?
george lange....yep, don't ever drive low riding SUVs in the rain. They will rust out...
Bye bye CVT 😞
Meanwhile a 1986 Chevy S 10 would do the same thing
2wd lol
brandon wright I'm sure it will.
brandon wright While you are correct I think the big deal is that it's a unibody car versus a body on frame truck.
jeremiahlf point made
Old jeep cherokee and grand cherokee are unibody. Ford had a unibody f100 for a couple years in the 1960's. Look at history.
That is too much weight for a 4 banger engine. start climbing mountains and you will ruin the crankshaft.
I agree. I cannot believe they did not put the 3.6l, 6 cylinder in this thing. And I personally do not think you should be towing anything if you have a CVT transmission, you are going to destroy the belt in the transmission.
chandlersgarage these are a high torque CVT shouldn't be any issues
That's not how it works... you can't "bend" your crankshaft by stressing the engine.
@@chandlersgarage the drive-train (CVT included) are specifically rated for towing 5k lbs. It'll be fine. I've read this transmission doesn't use belts.
I climb the mountains with a travel trailer that weighs almost as much. No issues.
Great way to ruin your Ascent
Why?
Is this a Subaru-sponsored event? Are you owners using this and filming for yourselves? I have a lot of doubt with these staged/approved/planned events
Lol my allroad can easily do that
Oooookkkkkk
So Towing at max weight no anti sway bar talk about non intelligent people. That car burn up on the road Towing at max weight. Good luck stopping at max weight.
Ascent doesn't use, need or allow for a WDH or anti-sway system. It's supposed to be rear loaded (and the rear axle is rated for higher to accommodate it) and has a built in electronic Trailer Stability Assist system that does amazingly well. I know from personal experience, from towing a trailer that weighs almost as much as that boat and trailer, how well it works.
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oh no no...
stop watch this video at 100...
not like this car...
lousy car, poor design, ugly, weakall, wrong currency, wrong tag, big wrong year of 2019...
company made this car is 2018 and not 2019...
dont be foool number of year