THIS MAY BE THE BEST SUV IN THE CLASS!---2019 Subaru Ascent In-Depth Review!
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- This seriously may be the best SUV in this class of vehicle! Subaru has absolutely knocked it out of the park with this car! Their all new 3 row SUV should be at the tip top of everyone shopping lists! This vehicle handles well, is comfortable, has light off road capabilities vs the other cars in the class, and it has some of the best responding safety features I have ever used! I hope you all enjoy this review, hit that like button if you did enjoy it and feel free to subscribe as well! Also, if you want to support my channel I have awesome shirts for sale underneath my video! Check em out! :)
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As always, great review, Forrest! The new Subaru Ascent definitely seems like a solid entry in the midsize 3-row crossover SUV segment. It offers attractive looks, a spacious cabin (with versatility that families need), and advanced technology (that consumers want). Once again, from one car reviewer to another, keep up the great work! Your content truly is very informative and thorough.
Great review! I just recently purchased the Ascent and we also have a Crosstrek. I know you mentioned you wish they would have left out the paddle shifters, but personally I will not buy one that does not have the paddle shifters. From my experience, the paddle shifters in Subaru's are geared less towards fun manual shifting and geared more towards purposeful shifting. I use them when going down steep hills and when driving in inclement weather. I know some might say, "that's what x-mode is for," but what some might not know is x-mode only kicks in if you are driving under 18 mph.
Yeah the shifters come in very handy for off road/snow etc and also steep mountains/hills, which is what many Subaru owners will often experience.
I just wanted to say, my wife and I have been looking into the Ascent and are definitely going to purchase. We agree with your statements as we found them to be the same as our own takeaways from our test drive and inspection. We think this is a great family car. Also my wife loved your review. We have watched a good number of them in our research and yours by far had been the most enjoyable to watch and informative. Thanks for this review!
Thanks for a great review! I just bought one, picked it up yesterday, so far, very happy! I think it will be great for our family!
Happy to see Subaru bringing this to compete with the ones you listed! Nice review Forrest!
One of the most useful and comprehensive reviews I’ve seen!
Worked at Benz for ten years. Switched to Subaru. Ascent by far one of the best vehicles I EVER driven
I love subarus they always cater my adventurous lifestyle 😊
Hi, found your comment. I love subarus. What do you think is the top 3 things that makes this vehicle great?
I love this car! Great review.
This is the best review video for ascent I ever watch!
Love your very unique and in depth car reviews Forrest. I hope you can review more cars especially from Mazda and Subaru. Cheers!!!
Very excellent presentation, as always. Keep it up dude! More power to you!
There's also a 120v outlet in the back seats in the touring option! Very detailed review nonetheless 👍👍
I have not seen a review so detailed like this one. Great job.
I’ve had the Limited trim for a month. I love the interior space and safety features. I’m getting used to the CVT. It’s unpredictable at first, but you’ll get a hang of it. It’s quick for passing, and can cruise at the 80+mph range with ease. I wish they added front bumper proximity sensors considering this is a HUGE and TALL vehicle. Overall, I’m happy with it because of the usable (and spacious) 3rd row and the safety features. If you need a practical 3 row, the Ascent should be on your list.
Crazy! I was watching this review just for the review. And I noticed that the suburbia you were driving in looked familiar! Sure enough Hiley is in Fort Worth. FM 5 and Bear Creek Road are so fun to drive! Go Bearcats!
Great Review.. only one thing missing... you should've provided the prices on every trim level.
I am a woman five foot five. I sat in the third row last night behind my sons five eight and six one, respectively, and actually had plenty of leg room. I’m reassured that the third row is totally doable for all the non-six-footers in the family. I’d be very comfortable in it even in a long road trip. Granted, the middle of the bench is as hard as a rock. I’m very torn about having chosen the captains chairs for the second row, but it does make accessing the third row easier.
Yes, we absolutely do still like to “kick it optical” haha.
I have my first Subaru , a 2018 Outback Limited with Navigation and I absolutely love the car.
Looks amazing. Ty great in depth
Excellent review! Subaru Ascent Limited or Honda Pilot EX-L AWD? I am really having trouble choosing. What do you think guys?
Love the addition of the night shots.
Would like to see comparisons (best all a rounder) and your personal favorite choice in the segment.
Great review!
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.
Since you have posted this comment on just about every Ascent video, please have the courtesy to also post the final result of any fix or solution. Thanks.
@@troxle1r so far no answer just wait and see. They decided it was a programming error and are waiting for a software update. Posted the info on about a half dozen of the thousand Ascent videos. Thanks!
Thanks for the update. I'm getting mine on Oct. 9, so I'm hoping the problem is software since that is usually an easy fix without the removal and replacement of various parts. Please keep us informed.
I'm still buying a subaru ascent
I test drove the Ascent and I was amazed how quick it was. I test drove Pilot too but this one is better!
Awesome video, man! I own a 2015 Forester XT and will be looking for an upgrade soon. The Ascent, although larger than the Forester, looks like a sweet ride! 👍
Great review, Forrest! Thanks!
I just bought one I love it!!! I’d never go back to the forester!!
How did you feel about the power from the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine? I like what I see, but not sure about the 4 cylinder...
I test drove one. The power was impressive. I like the big 4 cylinder.
Nice review! Only 1 thing. The paddle shifters are not for fun, they are very- very useful. The cvt works kind of an overdrive, so if you have to drive a lot in the mountains or on snowy roads , you can have stronger engine break.
I live in the Seattle area and regularly deal with lots of steep hills and I concur: the paddle shifters are damned useful and the system is well-tuned for most cases you'd want to use them (more downshift for engine braking than upshifting is likely) with how it is triggered to disengage. I have a 2018 Outback Touring/3.6 and I've never found a need in regular driving for manual mode (not using paddle shifters) in 15,000 miles thus far, as longer drives on highways where I'd use cruise control (adaptive, never bothered with dumb cruise control: it works well enough it makes no sense to use traditional cruise control) along steep grades, it manages the speed nicely.
Awesome review! and nice watch!!
This is the car that my wife and I have been waiting to see released. Now that the car is out, I've been watching a lot of reviews and most seem positive for this car. With that stated, I do have a few questions that I'm hoping you can help answer.
First, you show that you were getting around 17 MPG. Is that primarily in-town driving or was that mixed driving? The car we currently have gets around 20 MPG with a V6 in mixed driving, so we would want to take this into consideration.
Since this is a turbo-charged engine, is Subaru recommending the use of higher octane fuels?
We were advised by Subaru of Plano to wait a year before purchasing the Ascent so Subaru can work out the kinks. Do you know if there are any major issues or service bulletins that have been reported with this car at the current time?
Again, thanks for the review. I will also put a plug in for Hiley Subaru -- one of the best buying experiences I have ever had with any car dealership! I recommend buying from them if you are in or near the DFW area.
westdccs they use regular no need for premium gas.
Subaru is also very good at taking care of their customers. If there are kinks, I'd be more confident in suabaru resolving them than most manufacturers. There were some ascents that had a spot weld missed on the b piller due to a software malfunction on the robots, and subaru quickly identified and replaced all affected ascents
Yes the techs at the dealerships like me are working our butts off to figure out problems and report them back to subaru
@ D Jay T...yes, I totally agree with this, that Subaru is also very good at taking care of their customers. I'm looking around for my next SUV purchase. I'm looking at the Ascent, Honda Pilot, Toyota 4Runner and the Mazda CX-9. I'm looking at the ascent, here's part of the reason why: My uncle has a 2014 Subaru Forrester XT turbo and he had problems with the transmission.He took it to the Subaru dealer and they wanted 3k to replace the transmission, there was something wrong with it, and it was out of warranty. My uncle said he couldn't pay that amount, the person he deals with said to him on the phone, "Let me see what I can do for you", he came back on the phone and said, "Since you've been a great customer all along, the boss said there will be no charge"...my uncle was so happy, and he's only been to the dealer for oil changes.And a different time all the lights on the dashboard would come on, so uncle took it in, they kept it for 2 days and gave him a nice rental for free, a Nissan Murano, nice car!...they found out several wires had been chewed by a rat, or ??...this was all free of charge too...so I'm kinda looking at getting the Ascent, although I kind of really want the 4runner,lol.
Highly recommend waiting a year. Mine has problems galore and Subaru isn't acknowledging them.
Best review on the Subaru.
2019 CX-9 Signature trim for sure!
Just don't challenge it in regards to traction. It will get stuck.
Nice review! Can't wait for my Pearl White to arrive! ETA 8/30/18.
Btw, the "blue-ish tint" is coming from the reflection of the sky above you.
This guy did a VERY VERY GOOD JOB ON THIS VIDEO
subaru can turn corners because all the new cars have vector turning, brakes automatically adjust the wheels to turn tighter. Also the low engine placement helps centre of gravity.
Great review. Thanks for doing it.
Hey Forrest, great review as usual! I'm having a hard time deciding between the Ascent, Highlander, and CX9, (top of the line for each). Leaning towards the Ascent though. I like the CX9 styling, but I see very mixed reviews on infotainment, and smaller cargo I think. Love Highlander reliability, but it's got very dated dash and no apple carplay I believe. The Ascent seems to be a great balance for me, but I'm concerned about long term CVT and turbo engine reliability, and also first model year reliability. Help!! Thanks
Tom Mongelli new 2020 highlander is coming out. I’m a 2008 Toyota highlander owner myself and sister has one too and have zero problems with a first generation redesign Toyota at 150,000 miles. That said, I’m also a Subaru fan too.
I was going to hold out for a 2020 Highlander since I like my 2016 Limited Edition, but they didn't know when it was being released and my lease is up in August. Went ahead and got the Ascent, I just hope it doesn't have any problems towing my Travel Trailer, says 5000 pounds we shall see.
Great review! Thank you. How is the noise, vibration, harshness?
Nice review!! 👍🏼👍🏼
Good review.. Everyone take a shot of your fav when he says "nice" but don't drink and drive 😎
For intended purpose, the Subaru Ascent is the best in its class & price range.
Excellent review. Sold me
I guess I missed it but with a cvt why do you need paddles? Also what is an ATLAS?
Atlas is Volkswagen's mid size suv.
Mike Fifer gives you more control over how the cvt behaves
Chastity forgot to point out those air cooled front seats on that Touring model!
And, the ambient lighting.
Great review. It'd be great if Subaru would give you LEDs inside if you are spending 40k....o well, probably will get one in the future. Load floor from the trunk is high for the dogs currently so not for us just yet
the touring has LED lights inside and it is in option in lower tiers as well
great review, bro! I want replace my b9 with this car, and I hope Subaru well be sell Ascent in Russia
Didn't it already have a recall? Something about the pillars?
Great video
I’m having a hard time choosing between the Ascent or the 2019 Pilot.. :( Suggestions?
This Limited model vs. Honda Pilot Touring?
be careful with new products. they are bound to have bugs. and you will be the guinea pig
Dont get big car with cvt
Pilot has more space and power. It has the foot swipe to open the hatch. It’s also a Honda :)
mrk grc I have Pilot 2017 and Outback 2017. (I bought Pilot first). I am much more satisfied with my Outback. I used to be a Honda fan (had CRV before), but nit sure now because I am very dissapointed with the CVT transmission of Pilot (jerky, etc).
I did drive test many SUV brands (CRV, Xtrail, Cx5, Santa Fe, Rav4, etc) before buying the second one, and I found that Outback is the best especially the tranmission though it is also CVT. Drivability is also very good. The only drawback of Outback for some people’s are maybe the styling, but it is just the matter of taste.
Judging from my experience with Outback, hopefully Ascent is also good.
Subaru really good.
doesn't Subaru Ascent have a CVT? Is it really best if CVTs are said to konk out at 70,000 miles?
Nissan has CVT problems. Not others as Subaru, Toyota...
@@brkatimorskivuk7419 I have a '16 Maxima with CVT and prefer it over regular transmission.
Subaru has MAJOR transmission problems with there CVT’s
Is Hiley discounting these yet? When they do, it will be time for me to buy!
This doesn't look like the Highlander. The overall look is actually much different. I guess there are some people that can't tell the difference like some people can't tell the difference between subtle shades of the same color.
0:45 Bruh, whya watchin ASMR 🤣
I'm Really disappointed that we're not getting them in Australia.
Yeah.. they need to ship rhd version worldwide as well...
Makes since that it looks like the Highlander considering that Subaru is partly owned by Toyota.
17%
I just wish it wasn't indistinguishable from an Outback until you're standing right next to it.
How I WISH somebody would do a comparison between this 4 and the Atlas.
Although this is AWD and the Atlas FWD only, I would like to know how they compare drive wise.
The Best car subaru ascent!
The Ascent is an oversize Outback. Most of the controls that I see are the same as my 2018 Outback Premium 2.5i. The only thing that I would not like about the Ascent is the gas mileage. The old H6 gets the same mileage as the new 2.4 turbo.
Same gas mileage on a larger vehicle is considered a plus. Its 700 pounds heavier, its less aerodynamic so more wind resistance and it puts out more power and can hold up to 3 more people. If you put the 2.4 turbo from the Ascent into the outback you will get more power than the H6 and better mileage. I honestly think the 2.4 turbo will replace the aging H6.
It's built off the forester.
"I honestly think the 2.4 turbo will replace the aging H6." it will. @@roberttaylor4918
This is the best and most informative video I’ve seen on the Ascent. Great job! Very helpful!
I've had mine for a month and I love everything but how it drives. No power at all. Seems to have transmission issues. I regret the purchase and would not recommend
Thank you for the warning.
How is the pickup and power? Looks like you are not happy with it and this review does not cover the pickup and power in detail, that itself says that there is not much to talk about it. Thanks for honest comment
Thank you.
Now I've had mine for a month as well. I do not have transmission or power issues. Due to the CVT, I do not feel the acceleration in discrete points as one would with an automatic transmission, but it gets up to speed nimbly, no problems passing, and I love driving it--it handles so much better than my minivan in rain and snow.
Subaru makes great cars. The only thing they need to work is in the style and design department.
Heyy bro what is your height
a v6 would be perfect
how much you bought it? did you purchase any extended warranty?
Does Subaru still have engine head gasket issue?. why I ask because a lot of people talk about this problem.
We have test drove two so far but still have not purchased. This last time we noticed the panoramic sunroof cover is fabric. Did you drive with the windows down and did you notice that fabric flapping? It was very odd that it wasn’t a hard cover but then again we have never had a vehicle with a panoramic.
LJ Garcia arent they usually fabric? I dont think ive ever seen a hard cover
Very complete vehicle, and the turbo ???? How does this engine behave at altitudes of 2500 meters or more above sea level?
Turbos are not affected by altitude, which makes them such a good choice over normally aspirated engines ! The power stays the same. the turbo works harder of course but horsepower doesn't drop off.
What kind of driving were you doing to get that 17 MPG?
Needs a bigger engine
AS1313 not really. The people that drive this thing won’t tow 5,000 lbs and haul 7/8 passengers everyday. The turbo can handle the occasional tow and packed seats. Overall reliability will be only known in the next 5 years.
Can you do a Subaru Legacy 2004-09 wagon review, looking into it as a daily
This Subaru was on my list as a new family car. After watch a bunch reviews and videos, I notice that it don't have the rear entertainment system for kids. For the price what it is for a limited kind of disappointment. Now I'm leading towards the 2019 Honda Pilot now instead.
Evo X stick with the pilot. I was interested in this till I found out it got cvt, turbo 4 for a heavy van and it is a new product meaning there will be bugs
But you won't get SUBARU engineering, or resale value for which they are famed.
GB Sailing what's that blown gaskets bad wheel bearings?
Tony Chau all manufacturers have bugs, especilly the pilot
Rear entertainment is vanishing. Now adays everyone just uses their tablets or phones. Get a tablet for each kid and put holders on the back seat, cheaper and better quality, and easier to replace than ingrated screens. Plus you wont have to pay interest on that option if you finance
Excellent thanks
Consumer Reports says to AVOID the 19-22 Ascent at ALL COSTS as they are Very UNRELIABLE.
Major transmission failures (they fail about every 10K miles) and major electrical problems.
Does it comes with ISO fixture points for car seats???
We need this car in Australia
What’s up with the alignment? Second car…. Same problem
A public hauler this large, absolutely needs surround view camera system.
Sanjoy Sinha I don't wanna be a dick but if you need cameras all around just to drive it you really shouldn't consider it.
I like how nissan has 360 moving object detection. All cars should have that. Sometimes mirrors just dont cut it
Wasn’t there a recall on these like 2 days ago? Now, I will have to go looking for that article. 🤔
Austin Kloud yes, spot welds got missed on the b pillars of some ascents due to a software malfunction on the bots. Subaru identified the affected cars quickly and replaced all
Yes but just 1 car. Missed weld and car was replaced. GM would not bother...
i haul these weekly.. recalls are coming..B pillars on frame cracking inop sunroofs leaking... never buy a first run production vehicle
Does a hauler make you an expert on recalls?
Looked at them all. Bought the CX-9. Definitely best in class regardless of cargo space.
What was the MSRP for the test model?
Did U know that this 2019 Subaru Ascent is on recall already? The problem is missing spot welds. 😫
Only to a limited amount of vehicles. I've had the Ascent for over a month now. Great vehicle so far, smooth ride.
The problem only affected a few cars (around 200 and most of those never reached a customer) and instead of attempting a fix, Subaru gave a new car to everyone who owned one of the faulty vehicles. Problem was a computer glitch in one of the welding robots. QC picked up the problem and fixed it. All affected vehicles were destroyed.
Fuelly dot com is showing 19 mpg...should of got a V8!
*have
Subaru Ascent Limited or the Chevy Traverse AWD 3LT ? THOUGHTS PLEASE.
He didn't Include the traverse. The three choices were Ascent, Highlander and CX9. All three are copies of the traverse. I have a 2011 and would like to buy me a new one, so now you know which one I like
Massimo G
Thx
Bring a real automatic transmission and I’ll buy. I can’t stand CVT.
This one mimics a shifting 8 speed transmission even when you don't use the paddle shifters.
Jack Again problem isn’t with how it performs problem is with the reliability and with cvts it’s just not there.
@@wolvesdengaming4844 All CVT's or just the Subaru? Every small SUV has them now.
@@jackagain8346 all cvt in general... But subaru's cvt seems like holding well especially in those turbocharged version which is clearly beefier than non turbocharged subaru cvt system... Even the fluid used between those two is slightly different
@Aussie Shane I agree w/ Rick Rodriquez. does your Forester have CVT? I read so many poor things about those. Just looking for your opinion and how many miles? and how long have you had it? i read that CVTs konk out at 70,000 miles or so. I need a car that's gonna last me well beyond 100,000
I'm looking into buying an Ascent this Spring so I've been watching lots of reviews of it on here and luckily came across your's. Your review is by far the best and most informative review of the Ascent that I've come across. Thank you so much for the super in-depth review!!!
Skeptical about a 4 cylinder. Comments on the Power?
Plenty of power, drive one. Super smooth ride also.
This or Atlas?
While this is a very good vehicle, it still doesn't top the Dodge Durango, Mazda CX 9 or even the Chevrolet Traverse.
Would you pick this over the new Chevrolet Traverse?
I go with a Subaru.
I would pick any Asian made product (parts) over any American made product. Especially over Ford, Chevy or GMC
Does this come in 3.6R limited as rest of the lineup
Yes, standard safety is a top priorty for a family hauler. Its too bad that the american makers arent making their safety tech standard on vehicles like the japanese are
Duh
How much $$$$?
I am only 5'-7" and my knees hit the second row. If you slide the second row forward then your knees hit the 1st row. Totally disappointed... everything else is spot on, except the 7 seater is actually only a 5+2 in reality. Such a shame really as this doesn't help it's so cramped.
This thing looks like a Chevy and Toyota. Subaru make the SUV have a taller ride height and please do something about those ugly rims
I feel like it really looks like a Pilot from the side
Half Highlander half Durango. Go with the 2019 Pilot.