2023 Subaru Ascent | 3-Row Family SUV Review

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The 2023 Subaru Ascent is a 3-row SUV that competes with the Honda Pilot, Toyota Grand Highlander, and Kia Telluride. In this video, we drive a Subaru Ascent Touring trim to review its positives and negatives from a family perspective.
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00:00 2023 Subaru Ascent Review
0:37 Interior & Safety Features
4:46 Arm Rest Test
5:21 Exterior Review
6:10 Driving Impressions
8:32 Evie Drives
11:04 Emotion Factor
12:03 Infotainment Review
14:54 Engine Choices & Fuel Economy
15:10 Which Subaru Ascent trim is best?
15:55 Subaru Ascent Competitors
16:08 Synopsis

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Комментарии : 125

@ljastrong78 8 месяцев назад

Very good vehicle. Just finished an 1800-mile trip thru Michigan driving it. No complaints.

@writingpanda 8 месяцев назад

I appreciate Evie for talking about how the experience with these vehicles' infotainment screens is like with having low vision. She speaks for us low vision folk, and I'm grateful for the additional perspective.

@djsyndrome 8 месяцев назад

We love ours, but they are so popular where we live that I've tried to enter the wrong car on more than one occasion.

@swissmrkc 8 месяцев назад

The previous model look like it was a decade old when it came out and this one only looks about 5 to 6 years old😂.. . I guess that's an improvement

@mattmroz4905 8 месяцев назад

Spot on.

@spencermango 8 месяцев назад

I own one and love it, but this is definitely accurate 😂

@hewydewy2164 8 месяцев назад

They definitely need to square it off (a la the new sante fe) and make a more aggressive front.

@losequis7682 8 месяцев назад

😂

@JayBee-wn1pp 8 месяцев назад

⁠@@hewydewy2164 I’m buying it because it’s not squared off like everything else. Doesn’t feel look or ride like an suv

@user-jl1sz7su4p 8 месяцев назад

The cruise control on Subaru's rock. It's adaptive so it adjusts to traffic and speed. It has a visual indicator on the bottom inch of the windshield that shows when you're tracking the car in front of you and generally gives me a sense of trust that the car know's what's going on. Surprised more reviewers don't mention this.

@sansin6250 8 месяцев назад

Because every modern vehicle has this feature.

@bovver6092 7 месяцев назад

@@sansin6250😂😂😂

@gergnotsloh 7 месяцев назад

There are a ton of features all or most modern vehicles have. They are still discussed. Cup holders, for example.@@sansin6250

@andrewbcaldwell 8 месяцев назад

Great video, Micah! We have a 2023 Ascent Onyx Limited and we’ve been very satisfied with it so far. We were drawn to the Ascent for its safety, value, and versatility (both in terms of the AWD system and interior space) and it’s lived up to expectations.

@justinflott5133 8 месяцев назад

Favorite thing about Subaru CVT system is cruise control on hills. Don’t have to worry about shutting it off because of a big downshift. It’s continuously gradual.

@MeliorIlle 8 месяцев назад

That's still super hard on it and your engine.

@LafemmebearMusic 8 месяцев назад

Interesting hearing a person liking a cvt , this is not a negative comment I’m literally surprised.

@justinflott5133 8 месяцев назад

@@LafemmebearMusic - have had cvt’s in my last 4 vehicles. 1 failure that was replaced under warranty by Subaru that was already past warranty. Can’t complain. Only negative is I’m scared to tow long distance with one.

@justinflott5133 8 месяцев назад

@@MeliorIlle - I’m not talking about steep sudden hills. I’m talking long gradual hills on the highway that a conventional automatic would have to downshift. If you understand how a cvt works then you would know that this is what it was made for and is not hard on it.

@MeliorIlle 8 месяцев назад

@@justinflott5133 It's hard on any transmission to be on cruise control on hills, especially CVTs.

@Solarsystem50 8 месяцев назад

I really like the format of your reviews. Exactly what a buyer like me of a car like this is looking for.

@Zanderthelab 2 месяца назад

I’m ready for the Subaru Ascent Wilderness.

@jessejohnson8991 8 месяцев назад

I really wanted to buy the Subaru Ascent, but the gas mileage was horrible. I went for a RAV4 hybrid limited instead. I am getting just about 44mpg.

@AviationDirection 8 месяцев назад

Got rid of our Ascent after 2 years for an Odyssey. Best decision I ever made (car-wise).

@growingup4487 8 месяцев назад

the oddesey is no joke

@janoskovacs11 8 месяцев назад

Until you have to drive in snow.

@AviationDirection 8 месяцев назад

@@janoskovacs11 Which I don’t! Plus snow tires are awesome.

@ejohnson3131 8 месяцев назад

You too can buy the All Newish, Certified Pre-Owned looking 2023 Subaru Ascent!

@terence4427 8 месяцев назад

I own an Ascent and it is indeed a great vehicle.

@FreedomIsMyReligion 8 месяцев назад

I love this channel ❤. You guys are such a sweet handsome family. Love the energy and the honesty on every car review. Keep up the good work ❤.

@hewydewy2164 8 месяцев назад

Love your vids!!

@ryanfrisby7389 8 месяцев назад

Fantastic review as always guys!😸

@Quantum-ho9te 8 месяцев назад

i hope to see the chevy trax review at some point . real curious to see what you guys think of it

@batmatty93 8 месяцев назад

I had an Ascent on loan while my Crosstrek was getting its sunroof fixed and honestly, this was my favorite Subaru. It drives nice, it’s roomy, and I love that you sit up. I love the turbo power. I know some think it’s laggy but, around town, it’s perfect because boost doesnt come on until you’re higher in the rev range so it’s nice and smooth at lower speeds. No, it won’t win any awards in style, efficiency, etc. but it’s a simple, reliable vehicle that I’m seriously considering!

@RRLV434 8 месяцев назад

I have a family member who had leased one and it is definitely not a reliable vehicle

@EUC-lid 8 месяцев назад

Do yourself a favor and actually test drive other vehicles.. don’t just keep buying Subarus because you enjoy a Crosstrek.

@LafemmebearMusic 8 месяцев назад

Unfortunately it’s not rated high for reliability

@mellyzaurora1277 8 месяцев назад

Who cares drive what you like and can Afford, I own a 2020 touring no issues yet😂

@mellyzaurora1277 8 месяцев назад

@@LafemmebearMusicWho cares drive what you like and can Afford, I own a 2020 touring no issues yet😂

@slighwentwalking2024 8 месяцев назад

That's a lot of car fully loaded for under 40K. I used to see Subarus all the time when I lived in the mountains. I see fewer living in Florida...except Crosstreks...they are everywhere. That color combo is sweet....great color march Evie 👍

@kart007k 8 месяцев назад

This car is not under 40K with all these options.

@slighwentwalking2024 8 месяцев назад

@@kart007k ...my bad...I meant 50K....still not bad for 3 row SUV

@jeffmorse645 8 месяцев назад

I see a lot of Outbacks around Daytona along with Crosstreks.

@ralphwoodard609 8 месяцев назад

Hey Micah, another great review of the Subaru ascent. That is what I own but the 2021 model with eyesight and the touring package. I like it so far and I do agree with you on some things that could be improved. You also mentioned that you do occasional helicopter videos maybe you need to change it to rarely do helicopter videos. Just kidding, take care and have fun.

@BoopSnoot 8 месяцев назад

Japanese designers were like "what do we know about Americans... yes, yes they are fat we covered that Mitsu San, but why are they fat? SUGAR SODAS! give those whales 18 cupholders for all their coca colas!" 😌

@K03sport 13 дней назад

: > Bobba Tea enters the chat

@chrissimmons9969 8 месяцев назад

I don’t know about other places but in my city I don’t many Assents going down the road. In fact I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen one.

@JaredSVX 8 месяцев назад

We are looking at cars now and the only thing my kids care about is if there are USB ports in the back seats 😂 I feel like there could be no legroom at all but as long as they can charge their tablet/phone they will be ok with the backseat

@GatorShawn 8 месяцев назад

Does the infotainment not come with the auto brake hold and auto start/top shutoff on the default UI? Or do they have physical buttons on the Ascent?

@andrewbcaldwell 8 месяцев назад

No start/stop on the Ascent, and AVH is a physical button

@georgedoolittle7574 8 месяцев назад

*"sells itself"* absolutely

@hewydewy2164 8 месяцев назад

"...big enough to fit a whole purse-on.." classic

@JohnFrancisGigantana 8 месяцев назад

Please review Lexus LBX 2024 especially if its family friendly. Thanks from Australia 😊

@darrellborland119 8 месяцев назад

we have a 2020 Onyx OB...very happy...except for the atrocious info system...reasonable mpg., and the oil change interval is ridiculous...after having oil analysis done from Blackstone Labs. Save some money, depending on your driving style. Thanks...the mpg turned us off, of the Ascend.

@jeffmorse645 8 месяцев назад

I have a 2021 Legacy Touring XT with the 2.4 turbo and the way it behaves with that CVT spoils an otherwise great car. Very uneven jerky/surging power delivery. The dealer says its running as it should and there are never any software updates to smooth it out. A good friend borrowed it recently and he noticed it so it's not just me. Basically, I'll never buy another Subaru with the turbo and CVT - including the Ascent.

@hamburglar83 8 месяцев назад

I want a 5 person version so i can actually put stuff in the back with more hidden storage underneath. Subaru needs something to compete with the 4Runner.

@LafemmebearMusic 8 месяцев назад

They don’t, the numbers of sales don’t say that would make sense. The crosstrek is their biggest biggest selling vehicle by quite a large margin , the outback was a far away second. So that kinda says making the vehicle you’re suggesting wouldn’t make sense for them. Also even though we see alot of Subaru vehicles, overall it is a small brand without the RnD budget of Toyota , they can’t just have 6 suvs and only 3 sells well, like Toyota.

@klaimster3184 8 месяцев назад

Love driving thru the old rim of the world road... Just get nervous when i pass by the scientology entrance 😂

@Arctic5fox 8 месяцев назад

Does even the base model exist?

@denault3985 8 месяцев назад

Does Micah still work for KBB anymore, never see him there anymore?

@damilolaakanni 8 месяцев назад

I heard he was promoted.

@ShonTolliverMusic 8 месяцев назад

"I interact with nature, but I don't dominate nature" is an eloquent and concise summation of the car industry.

@danielmiedema5836 8 месяцев назад

Not a fan of the exhaust look on the front, love the interior!

@robertlandry5676 8 месяцев назад

Very capable SUV 👍🏼

@damilolaakanni 8 месяцев назад

I wonder why Subaru didn't just put in an 8 speed automatic transmission in this car instead of making a CVT that "shifts" like an 8 speed.

@tpolerex7282 8 месяцев назад

Well, Subaru doesn’t make a traditional 8 speed automatic transmission and there is a huge expense designing, engineering and manufacturing a new, domestically produced transmission that a small, boutique auto company can ill afford, so there’s that.

@toddcarr5009 8 месяцев назад

The relationship with Toyota they could easily use their 8 speed transmission.

@pedroborrero7203 5 месяцев назад

Love Subaru vehicles

@Slim1986 8 месяцев назад

They need to redesign this thing. Plus, I don't see much on the roads. Especially compared to the competition

@ornative7514 8 месяцев назад

I'd guess you're not from Oregon.

@terence4427 8 месяцев назад

@@ornative7514 . Exactly because they're everywhere in our area.

@TobyCostaRica 8 месяцев назад

9:32 One of the things I hated most about the Ascent, so much work to keep straight on the highway.

@ssamcobalt4956 8 месяцев назад

Not planned! Just cute!

@user-sv9tc5ng5v 6 месяцев назад

What about BMW, Mercedes Benz, Lexus, Infinity, Acura, Genesis, and etc...???

@chad_01 8 месяцев назад

With that colour kinda has a big mouth bass look..watch out Lexus Subaru is coming for that big grill trophy…

@marceljohnson2215 8 месяцев назад

have the 23 in dark mahogany, love it

@chrisdan8064 8 месяцев назад

me too. I did 3k so far and really love that color as well as I enjoy the drive. a little issue is the fuel economy.

@jonathonhibbard 8 месяцев назад

Looking for a 3rd row suv and I love the looks of the Subaru but the CVT and steering may put me off of this car.

@terence4427 8 месяцев назад

You actually get a lot of car for the money, and the CVT isn't bad at all.

@TobyCostaRica 8 месяцев назад

@@terence4427CVT isn’t bad except for the high amount of failures in early models, and other Subaru vehicles that have forced them to offer extended warranties.

@TobyCostaRica 8 месяцев назад

@Jonathan-mp7xg Thats funny I had an Ascent that needed a new CVT at 7k and started slipping again at 20k. It’s a well documented issue, the reason other 3 rows are hard to find and selling over MSRP while the Ascent isn’t tells you all you need to know. Before the Ascent, Subaru was forced to extend CVT warranties to 100k on other models.

@TobyCostaRica 8 месяцев назад

@Jonathan-mp7xg Doesn’t matter who makes it. We’re talking CVTs in Subarus being unreliable. 2 out of the 10 cars with the extended CVT warranties are turbo. The rest are NA. Subaru didn’t out of the goodness of their heart extend powertrain warranties on hundreds of thousands of vehicles. Consumer reports gave the Ascent a poor rating due to the multiple user complaints of CVT issues Your single vehicle sample size doesn’t compare, just like my own single example. Spend some time on Subaru forums and you’ll see it’s a common issue.

@TobyCostaRica 8 месяцев назад

@Jonathan-mp7xg Sounds like you’re getting really frustrated by this whole thread. I’m offering my personal experience supported by Consumer reports (not a reputable source?), statistical evidence, Subaru’s move to extend powertrain warranties on 8 NA and 2 turbo engine attached CVTs. Always productive when the other person starts using “keyboard warrior” 👍🏼

@weirdshibainu 8 месяцев назад

The nice thing about Subarus is they can take the wear and tear of everyday life. They're not pretty but they get the job done.

@Savethemanuals94 8 месяцев назад

And other cars in the category

@thongtran37 8 месяцев назад

Not sure how you get comfortable driving with passengers without extra perfumes.

@meet_lilEmman 7 месяцев назад

Really Subaru

@RRLV434 8 месяцев назад

I really don’t get what anyone would buy this car. It’s so dated both inside and out and you get so much more for the price when you buy pretty much any other 3 row.

@terence4427 8 месяцев назад

Which vehicle do you "get so much more for the price"? What are the crash test results for those vehicles? People buy cars for a plethora of reasons and as far as I'm concerned there isn't one mid-sized SUV on the market that has the "wow" factor. They are all ridiculously overpriced and have led to massive inflation in this country.

@LafemmebearMusic 8 месяцев назад

@@terence4427I mean yes AND have you done the research and made the comparisons? A few other channels have and there’s value in this vehicle yes, AND it’s had a lot of issues with its reliability and it’s too small and the gas mileage really can’t match the highlander, like it would be more of a value to get the highlander. Just some things to think about. The value in Toyota tested and reliable and the amazing gas mileage and larger vehicle seems like it wins out and makes the OG poster have a strong argument against getting this vehicle. You kinda called out an anecdotal opinion but then gave one yourself 😅

@terence4427 8 месяцев назад

@@LafemmebearMusic . The Ascent is currently recommended by CR snd has exceptional crash test results, and is very practical. I think it looks good but that's my opinion. We've owned two Toyota Highlander's and several Camry's over the years. Toyota's are very reliable and that's why people buy them. My wife traded in a Highlander for an Ascent after we test drove a ton of other midsized suv's. It's all about preference and we both prefer the Ascent over the Highlander.

@kaseyemd8504 8 месяцев назад

Sometimes not everything is to be understood by everyone. . .

@jneis1497 8 месяцев назад

Not cute

@K03sport 13 дней назад

Onyx and Limited seem to be the sweet spot. No more, no less....especially less. Never buy a base trim Subaru...ever.

@KevinSmith-wr1sy 8 месяцев назад

I wanted to buy a new Ascent for my growing family but they butchered the looks so bad (like they are doing with all the other Subies) that I'd never be caught dead in that monstrosity. I'll buy a used NORMAL looking one. The 2019-2022 version was so much better looking.

@danilsamarin 13 дней назад

The front view is awful

@jamesonpace726 8 месяцев назад

It's horrible. We are horrible. CVT, plastic chrome, plastic wood, plastic people with plastic emotions. Yay AI, bring it on....

@ht3111 2 месяца назад

Bought a new Telluride top of trim and the smell of plastic/solvent are not gone after three months while my Ascent did not have this issue at all.

@edhcb9359 8 месяцев назад

If you like even an ounce of “flair” then Subaru isn’t for you. 😂 Subaru wants you to fall asleep both driving in and looking at their vehicles. Yes, that includes the WRX.

@BoopSnoot 8 месяцев назад

Subaru, we need to talk about your flair. The grill is the minimum, but Hyundai for example has 37 pieces of flair and a terrific smile. People can get a car anywhere, mkay, but we want our vehicles to feel fun. You do want to express yourself, don't you?

@edhcb9359 8 месяцев назад

@@BoopSnoot Brian for example, has 37 pieces of flair, and a terrific smile! 🤣