2020 Subaru Ascent - Review - Almost Perfect!

[@bfee20021]

Would have liked a larger and more modern looking infotainment screen. That said, I'm buying a Touring this weekend.

[@CK2012]

Did you get it?

[@bfee20021]

@@CK2012 We came so close to buying it but did not. The wife still likes it and we will take a look again next year.

[@AS-zk6hz]

How about the best and system and the great large warning lights that warn about cars coming up on your sides. On the inside of the mirror not in the mirror so you don't have to turn your head much. Also stereoscopic cameras are indirectly car protected from elements. Also drives easy like a car not a truck also engine is horizontal valued designed to slide under the car and not thru firewall in frontal collision. How about mentioning these things and who care about opening the tailgate that much. You got a button and a keyfob

[@Greywolf3]

An excellent presentation with both pros and cons!

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Thanks for the kind words, George!

[@born2win259]

I got the 2020 Ascent Premium. Coming from having leather on a Lexus and a Toyota I’m glad to have made the switch. It’s an awesome car but I do think the touring and limited could’ve had a bit more attractive features. There really isn’t a huge difference with a premium. At 35k out the door I’m content :)

[@born2win262]

@@victoriakapshaw yeah but they are pretty minimal. Will drive the same, no moonroof, same engine, aesthetically is also very similar. Like you can see the difference in trim when you look at a Toyota Rav Base and a Rav TRD, or the Hybrid.

[@AS-zk6hz]

Best awd all wheel drive system

[@Ronniezim]

AS1313 Audi’s torsen Quattro system is much better than the active AWD Subaru places on their vehicles with CVTs. Having owned two outback’s id agree that it’s much better than some of the systems that are primarily fwd, although from what I’ve seen they’re catching up (ability to predict slippage, etc).

[@AS-zk6hz]

Subaru and is superior to all other and systems including Audi Honda Toyota and any other system in the world

[@AS-zk6hz]

That is all wheel drive systems. S Unstuck is vastly superior especially to Audi which was tested and found to be inferior

[@AS-zk6hz]

Japanese engineering is much superior

[@AS-zk6hz]

Nein nein Ronnie Japanese awd is vastly superior vastly. Just look at severe testing on uphill wet surfaces. How the poor Audi struggled while the Subaru wins again and again and again making the Audi play the fool to he part of the dumbkoff

[@pennyarizzio2824]

This is a great you said this was the Touring? No lane assist? Does it have the engine stop shut off when sitting at a light. I like how the Forester lets you turn that feature off. This was a great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@fathmi]

Glad I found someone who share my frustrasion of not having the real tailgate wave open feature! Hope they give us option to grandfather them to be able to add them later in dealership?

[@michelamaloney416]

I typically agree with your reviews and this is no exception! Not only what you point out but....what? No wireless charging on a $45,000 vehicle? Seriously? The loaded 2020 Outback offers it as an option! Not sure what Subaru is thinking here - I'm not trashing Subaru, in fact I LIKE them a lot. Just can't comprehend why some things are there and some aren't (as you mentioned). Put all you've got on the top trim, most expensive of your vehicles - just sayin'...

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Exactly! Thanks for checking out the video, Michela!

[@peterjm8699]

GOOD REVIEW! ENJOYED IT.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Thanks, Peter!

[@2012Edger]

Going in for a 2nd test drive - my only concern is the 4cyl Turbo CVT, even though the dealer will warranty the drive train for life. With these concerns I might just lease it if I decide to go with the Ascent.

[@leonelsantamaria2212]

Ok probably you are the right youtuber can you give me your opinion about the Harman Kardon sound system..... every car review channel no one test the premium sound system

[@BrockZagel]

I just drove an Ascent with the premium stereo and it is good but not great. Not nearly as good as the Lexus Mark Levinson or the Acura els. Slightly worse than the Toyota premium JBL but better than most standard stereos for sure.

[@PinoyFamilyInFlorida]

great review!

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Thanks for checking out the video, Bobby!

[@Itsallawesome]

Thank you!

[@davidk4682]

Not bad. Good video. Thank you.

[@thomasleete2228]

You turned off the lane adjust, below cruise control when you got in the car.

[@davidnguyen3275]

Enjoyed the review. Love the presenter (what’s his name?). I’m pretty sure the ‘thumb down’ s are for the car.

[@brunocoast]

Would be helpful for a review of cargo space behind the 3rd row as well as folded down 3rd and 2nd row as well.

[@kevin2pm]

which family car you're think its completely perfected ?

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

None of them, but this ones pretty close

[@kevin2pm]

@@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville when u're sitting behind the, do you think u're same high with GMC Yukon XL ? Thanks been thought about those 2 cars

[@tolheiser]

what about sitting in the back seat and the 3rd row? would have been nice to see details about that...

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Just about what you would expect, super cramped if you are over 6’ .... good for kids though

[@sowelltrain7342]

Ten thousand dollars to replace the CVT and the TCM out of warranty, and the reason they use CVT's is to meet unrealistic mileage standards and cost savings not long life durability.

[@2012Edger]

Sowel Train - do you know this first hand? The dealer I am talking to will warranty the CVT for life.

[@edb.8388]

Good review, very candid and I appreciate that. Hopefully, Subaru takes heed to your suggestions. I'm curious as to why they don't have a 360 camera option like many of their competitors at that price point. Lastly, I'm an audiophile and their top trim audio system is just "okay". I'm a Subaru fan, but I wish they'd move a little more aggressively toward bolder looking exteriors. However, it's hard to argue with their success but the market with the likes of the Telluride and Palisade has moved the expectations of a 3-row SUV to new heights. As you noted, at this price point Subaru needs to move quicker in the areas of improvement noted.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Thanks for the kind words, Edward. I definitely agree with the 360 system, basically all the competitors have one available. Interesting.

[@Miuhauzen]

I agree don’t make sense... you missed one Xmode snow mud is missing... missing 8 passenger in Taurus... missing H6 turbo optional... they don’t give us options to choose just i have this buy this... i hate that they put same engine in legacy and outback i hate that all... i don’t want pay 50K in car witch has same engine as 30k car this is crazy... i own 2 Subarus i love this brand but they do wrong decisions so far ascent is woman’s suv... i can bet that with 7-8 passengers & towing 5000pound this car will not go no where... not enough hp for it...

[@craigallen5092]

I have this exact car. It’s great but the front cup holders are horrible everything tips over!

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Interesting, that's super frustrating I'm sure! There may be some gadgets on Amazon that could help

[@uthmankhawn3979]

Liked your review! How would you say it moves in snow/off-road.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

Unfortunately, I can’t speak on that since I’ve never taken it off road, and we rarely get snow. 😕 Thanks for checking out the video!

[@brianforman1516]

The reason why some things make it into some cars while not yet on the Ascent because this is the first go at building this vehicle. You do realize that from way before the first Ascent was built Subaru has contracts with its vendors and it’s not that simple to add stuff on a while when both sides agreed in contract to build a certain part the same way for years. Cmon man!

[@braddruehl6786]

Talking about features they excluded, you conveniently forgot to mention a 360 degree camera and head up display, features you would expect at this price point. With the Ascent's tiny display and lousy reliability you're better off looking at the Korean brands or a Toyota if you're going to spend this much money. The Outback is a better vehicle and a better value. Has Subaru forgotten about the Tribeca?

[@offplanetevent]

How quickly does it vent out farts? My wife is a big farter. The VW Atlas has the Dyson auto vac built into the two front seats.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

I’ll have to test that

[@BrockZagel]

Thanks for taking the time for the review. In the future please try to only repeat the negatives once in summary at the end but not 10 times about the tailgate. It gives the tone of the review as complaining and is a big turn off.

[@rob4750]

waving of the gate open is such a gimmick anyway lol.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

It’s actually super handy in certain situations!

[@richardmorrow5060]

OMG! enough with the hand waving!

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

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[@donkeykingkong1261]

Lazy review, regurgitating specs and numbers. 19 cupholders and you put kool-aids kids poaches in them.

[@BachmanAutoGroupLouisville]

I’m anything but lazy! Sorry you didn’t find it helpful... Thanks for checking out the video!

[@matthewwhittaker478]

Poor review

[@jamespiroli823]

It can't even climb a hill with the CVT???? Loose it!!!