Is This Subaru Ascent ONYX BETTER Than Honda Pilot - Review + 0-60

[@DMETS519]

For some reason the Ascent is a particular model that Subaru has built that does not come equipped with an " engine auto/start/stop" feature. There is no need to constantly defeat this mode every time you start the car because it doesn't exist in the first place. Thank you Subaru.

[@ocman11]

It's the 2.5l turbo. The higher trim Outbacks have the same engine without the stop/start. My first purchase for our 22 Forester was the $55 plug on amazon to remove that stupid feature.

[@1offgarage]

We got my wife an Ascent Limited and she loves it. Subaru gained a lot of faith in the marketplace when they were one of the only dealers not charging a crazy market adjustment during the covid shortages. They even went as far as sending brand representative to lots to verify the markups were not present. Obviously some dealers will ignore what the manufacturer wants, but Subaru America did what that they could. - Eric

[@TexasHarleyBoy65]

Didn't MAZDA pretty much do the same thing? I'm thinking Subie and MAZDA were the only 2 brands that didn't try to rape the new car customer during that time period.

[@mechanicman8687]

I bought the first one in 2020 and then the onyx just now. The ride is more quiet and all refined

[@TexasHarleyBoy65]

Stitching is Mt. Dew grellow (green/yellow).

[@ttc_cars]

Winner!

[@JCFan0000]

Yikes 16mpg? I've been getting 26mpg and as high as 29mgp in mixed driving in our Ascent.

[@myckeee]

Gives me hope!

[@CRVgarage]

Beautiful color. I wish Onyx came with bench seat in the middle.

[@K03sport]

green (see brochure)..... the 1 thing I'm not a fan of is the gap btwn the 2nd row Capt chairs when the 3rd row is folded, which for us would be 99.999% of the time (a reason why I/we like the Atlas Crossport and cx-70). yes, I know I can option a 2nd row bench, but maybe we like the design of the Capt chairs...I'll need to research a solution to this other than a bench seat....

[@roberta949]

Both Ascent and Pilot have some major drive train issues affecting long term reliability. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure a 4 cylinder turbo charged engine designed for small light rally cars through a mushy CVT transmission designed for nothing larger than an Outback on a 4000lb plus Accent does not make sense long term. I am sure it is fine for 60K miles. The CVT transmission has LOTS of problems documented in the forums and dealer records. We are talking full replacements well under 30K miles on 2023/2024 models. The Pilot has a new twin overhead cam V6 and 10 speed transmission which are a new combination so nobody really knows. Honda had tons of problems with the prior 9 speed transmission including a class action lawsuit. The prior V6 single overhead cam engine with VTEC was rock solid but has been abandoned for the twin overhead to chase EPA stats not for performance or reliability. EPA is killing the car market.

[@sethfeingold]

That stitching is green! 😂

[@sansin6250]

Subaru Ascent or Nissan PathFinder, which one handles and rides better?

[@K03sport]

that's a great question...I'm in a similar boat (add in the CX-90 too). moving up from a CX-5. The Mrs is drawn to the PF (we had a 2004 R50)...Despite the 9spd, I'm hesitant on the PF and and gravitating towards the Ascent and CX-90 (both mid-lvl trims).....

[@ricodeguzman5338]

@@K03sportI was looking into the cx90 when I traded my cx9. Test drove an atlas, pilot, telluride (wife wanted to) and cx90. Something about the ascent drew my attention. Best bang for the buck, no question. The cx90 in-line is nice but not a fan of the tuning.

[@rexvaughn986]

Does it have passenger lumbar adjustment?

[@californiadreaming567]

How do you get the $35,0000

[@ocman11]

get the base model?