Anonymous
08/18/2020 13:17
Subject: Subaru Ascent
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:There’s an excellent article on the Ascent in the September issue of MotorTrend magazine.
They’ve have a long-term test of the Ascent going for just over a year.
In that time, it’s required 6 visits to the dealer for a total of $1,770 in warranty repairs, from everything from a defective airbag sensor, to a windshield, warning lights for the transmission fluid temp, and defective sensors in the Eyesight safety system.
It’s a good article. Anyone looking at Ascents should read it.
And if you’re looking for the most reliable long-term test SUV they’ve tested in the last couple years? The Dodge Durango R/T. $77 in warranty work, one dealer visit.
DCUM probably doesn’t approve of a Dodge Durango though, so you’ll have to get something less reliable to keep from being labeled low class or even a Buy-‘Murican Trumper. Sorry.
Cheapest in MT's long-term fleet is not exactly a great metric for reliability. They don't put the Highlander and Seqouia in those tests because "boring to drive, $150 dealer visit for an oil change and tire rotation, zero unexpected issues" ad nauseum for 12-36 months is not interesting to read.
I don’t want a SUV that’s “interesting” to own. I want one that’s affordable and utterly boring and cheap in terms of maintaining it.
It looks like Dodge nailed that pretty well.
Anonymous
08/18/2020 10:05
Subject: Subaru Ascent
Anonymous wrote:There’s an excellent article on the Ascent in the September issue of MotorTrend magazine.
They’ve have a long-term test of the Ascent going for just over a year.
In that time, it’s required 6 visits to the dealer for a total of $1,770 in warranty repairs, from everything from a defective airbag sensor, to a windshield, warning lights for the transmission fluid temp, and defective sensors in the Eyesight safety system.
It’s a good article. Anyone looking at Ascents should read it.
And if you’re looking for the most reliable long-term test SUV they’ve tested in the last couple years? The Dodge Durango R/T. $77 in warranty work, one dealer visit.
DCUM probably doesn’t approve of a Dodge Durango though, so you’ll have to get something less reliable to keep from being labeled low class or even a Buy-‘Murican Trumper. Sorry.
Cheapest in MT's long-term fleet is not exactly a great metric for reliability. They don't put the Highlander and Seqouia in those tests because "boring to drive, $150 dealer visit for an oil change and tire rotation, zero unexpected issues" ad nauseum for 12-36 months is not interesting to read.
Anonymous
08/17/2020 11:25
Subject: Subaru Ascent
There’s an excellent article on the Ascent in the September issue of MotorTrend magazine.
They’ve have a long-term test of the Ascent going for just over a year.
In that time, it’s required 6 visits to the dealer for a total of $1,770 in warranty repairs, from everything from a defective airbag sensor, to a windshield, warning lights for the transmission fluid temp, and defective sensors in the Eyesight safety system.
It’s a good article. Anyone looking at Ascents should read it.
And if you’re looking for the most reliable long-term test SUV they’ve tested in the last couple years? The Dodge Durango R/T. $77 in warranty work, one dealer visit.
DCUM probably doesn’t approve of a Dodge Durango though, so you’ll have to get something less reliable to keep from being labeled low class or even a Buy-‘Murican Trumper. Sorry.
They’ve have a long-term test of the Ascent going for just over a year.
In that time, it’s required 6 visits to the dealer for a total of $1,770 in warranty repairs, from everything from a defective airbag sensor, to a windshield, warning lights for the transmission fluid temp, and defective sensors in the Eyesight safety system.
It’s a good article. Anyone looking at Ascents should read it.
And if you’re looking for the most reliable long-term test SUV they’ve tested in the last couple years? The Dodge Durango R/T. $77 in warranty work, one dealer visit.
DCUM probably doesn’t approve of a Dodge Durango though, so you’ll have to get something less reliable to keep from being labeled low class or even a Buy-‘Murican Trumper. Sorry.
Anonymous
08/17/2020 11:11
Subject: Re:Subaru Ascent
We had one as a rental car over the holidays, and I was surprised at the poor gas mileage. We did almost 100% interstate driving and it barely got to 22mpg.
The interior was nice, and 4 adults and 1 kid fit pretty comfortably.
The interior was nice, and 4 adults and 1 kid fit pretty comfortably.
Anonymous
08/17/2020 11:04
Subject: Re:Subaru Ascent
I’ve had my Ascent (2020) for just over a year. It’s great on the inside. We took 4 adults, a young teen, a tween and a dog (plus a roof carrier) to the beach this summer and had no issue with speed of acceleration on an 8 hr drive.
However, the acceleration is generally wonky and uncomfortable. It is not smooth. I noticed it on test drive a bit but assumed that it was just me and that I would adjust to the acceleration/driving. It goes as fast as I need it to from a standstill, but it’s not a comfortable or natural acceleration. Very jerky. Doesn’t even sound good. I don’t have any issues accelerating to pass on the highway though when I’m already at highway speed. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the car. I think that’s just how it is and maybe some is still me and how I drive that isn’t a good match somehow.
It’s just something I’m going to have to live with though, unless it causes mechanical issues, for at least 5 to 7 years.
However, the acceleration is generally wonky and uncomfortable. It is not smooth. I noticed it on test drive a bit but assumed that it was just me and that I would adjust to the acceleration/driving. It goes as fast as I need it to from a standstill, but it’s not a comfortable or natural acceleration. Very jerky. Doesn’t even sound good. I don’t have any issues accelerating to pass on the highway though when I’m already at highway speed. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the car. I think that’s just how it is and maybe some is still me and how I drive that isn’t a good match somehow.
It’s just something I’m going to have to live with though, unless it causes mechanical issues, for at least 5 to 7 years.
Anonymous
08/17/2020 08:57
Subject: Subaru Ascent
Yea, at 4600 pounds, it's a particularly heavy vehicle for its engine to pull. This and the fact that transmission implementation greatly affects how the car feels on accelration, can make a car feel really sluggish even if the raw performance numbers seem pretty respectable.
Anonymous
08/14/2020 16:02
Subject: Subaru Ascent
Anonymous wrote:Power is more than adequate for most people.
Good mileage comes at price.
No, it’s really not “more than adequate”. It’s *just* adequate. With 3 people, and no cargo.
And it’s not like we own other super fast cars. I have an Avalon. My wife drives a Tahoe. Not exactly speed demons, ya know? But both are noticeably faster off the line, and especially when passing, than the Ascent.
The lack of power was the single biggest reason we didn’t buy it. It needs a 6 or 8 cylinder engine. Or a seriously power hybrid drive system with another 100+ horsepower on tap.
Anonymous
08/14/2020 15:55
Subject: Subaru Ascent
Anonymous wrote:Risky due to recent quality issues at Subaru. They got too big too quickly.
+100.... they can’t build a CVT automatic transmission for sh!t. Absolute junk.
Anonymous
08/13/2020 21:27
Subject: Subaru Ascent
Risky due to recent quality issues at Subaru. They got too big too quickly.
Anonymous
08/13/2020 18:28
Subject: Subaru Ascent
Power is more than adequate for most people.
Good mileage comes at price.
Good mileage comes at price.
Anonymous
08/13/2020 13:20
Subject: Subaru Ascent
Anonymous wrote:Seemed potentially very underpowered when I test drove it.
There were 3 adults in the vehicle. I’m about 220 lbs, my wife is about 110 lb, and the salesperson was a rather large woman, I’d guess maybe 250ish lbs.
While it had what I would consider an adequate level of power for the three of us, I could tell from engine feel and the tachometer, that it was working pretty hard. It clearly had “no more to give” with the 3 of us on board. Meaning that any further weight - like 3 more people, or luggage or sports equipment for kids, it would definitely be in the underpowered range. Possibly dangerously underpowered.
A turbo charged gasoline 4 cylinder of only 2.5 liters just isn’t enough engine for a vehicle this size. Not if you’re going to expect to use it anywhere near its maximum rated load capacity. This car is absolutely begging for a big 6 cylinder engine, or even a 8 cylinder if Subaru ever decided to build such a Boxer engine.
But it’s definitely short on power.
If you’re a single driver who will never have more than two other people in the vehicle, then it’s probably fine as it is.
But if that’s the case, then why are you looking at a 7 passenger 3 row SUV in the first place?
We are a family of 4 with a large dog, and regularly drive ours with 4 bikes on back with a heavy bike rack, and a rooftop carrier filled with stuff. We haven't noticed any power issues at all. Car is great, though I can't speak to it's roominess for a family of 5. I will say that of the 3 row SUVs of this approximate size, the third row was the most comfortable by far in the Ascent (e.g., v. the Highlander and Pilot).
Anonymous
08/13/2020 13:15
Subject: Subaru Ascent
My sister only has 2 kids, but they just got one and are loving it.
Anonymous
08/13/2020 13:09
Subject: Re:Subaru Ascent
5 people can fit in a car just fine - we do it all the time - but like most people most of the miles put on our car is my wife driving to work alone.
No one needs a 3 row gas guzzling SUV for moving 5 people.
But then no one actually cares about our planet.
Love.
No one needs a 3 row gas guzzling SUV for moving 5 people.
But then no one actually cares about our planet.
Love.
Anonymous
08/13/2020 13:05
Subject: Subaru Ascent
Seemed potentially very underpowered when I test drove it.
There were 3 adults in the vehicle. I’m about 220 lbs, my wife is about 110 lb, and the salesperson was a rather large woman, I’d guess maybe 250ish lbs.
While it had what I would consider an adequate level of power for the three of us, I could tell from engine feel and the tachometer, that it was working pretty hard. It clearly had “no more to give” with the 3 of us on board. Meaning that any further weight - like 3 more people, or luggage or sports equipment for kids, it would definitely be in the underpowered range. Possibly dangerously underpowered.
A turbo charged gasoline 4 cylinder of only 2.5 liters just isn’t enough engine for a vehicle this size. Not if you’re going to expect to use it anywhere near its maximum rated load capacity. This car is absolutely begging for a big 6 cylinder engine, or even a 8 cylinder if Subaru ever decided to build such a Boxer engine.
But it’s definitely short on power.
If you’re a single driver who will never have more than two other people in the vehicle, then it’s probably fine as it is.
But if that’s the case, then why are you looking at a 7 passenger 3 row SUV in the first place?
There were 3 adults in the vehicle. I’m about 220 lbs, my wife is about 110 lb, and the salesperson was a rather large woman, I’d guess maybe 250ish lbs.
While it had what I would consider an adequate level of power for the three of us, I could tell from engine feel and the tachometer, that it was working pretty hard. It clearly had “no more to give” with the 3 of us on board. Meaning that any further weight - like 3 more people, or luggage or sports equipment for kids, it would definitely be in the underpowered range. Possibly dangerously underpowered.
A turbo charged gasoline 4 cylinder of only 2.5 liters just isn’t enough engine for a vehicle this size. Not if you’re going to expect to use it anywhere near its maximum rated load capacity. This car is absolutely begging for a big 6 cylinder engine, or even a 8 cylinder if Subaru ever decided to build such a Boxer engine.
But it’s definitely short on power.
If you’re a single driver who will never have more than two other people in the vehicle, then it’s probably fine as it is.
But if that’s the case, then why are you looking at a 7 passenger 3 row SUV in the first place?
Anonymous
08/06/2020 10:54
Subject: Subaru Ascent
Does anyone with a family of 5 have a Subaru ascent and can comment on how they have liked it re: full car with all 5 of you? Any opinion is helpful, looking to replace Nissan Pathfinder cause it is a POS
thanks
thanks