@xennex to be honest if you have 8 people in a long ride i guess 16 cupholders can come in handy cause you can have 1 water bottle and any other drink per person
He is probably using the iPhone for those tight spaces and angles inside the car. But I still get your point. With his money he should have a professional 4k camera even for inside of the car shootings
He doesn't really need anything else tbh. What seperates him from any other car youtuber is how in depth or in detail he is about everything. It would be nicer to have a professional camera to shoot drive by videos (which is not too often) or for general interior views/ aspects of the car but it's not really necessary for going through the infotainment or seat controls lol.
In France, most parking spaces would be too small for this car. But then again, Americans drive huge F150 pick ups, it's only fair they call this "Midsize"
If this is a 'mid-size' SUV, it makes me wonder what a 'large' SUV is. I looked up the Ascent and it is 196.8 inches, which translates to just under 5 metres. I also looked up the BMW X6, which is the largest SUV I know of in Europe (it earned itself the nickname 'Chelsea tractor' in the UK) and it's a bit shorter... (4.9 metres)
Lol Seck, fair enough. F-150's are big vehicles. Even in big cities though (I live in Philadelphia) I regularly see F-250's that have wider tires and lift kits. People are crazy here.
@@MartijnterHaar Look up the lengths for the Chevy Suburban, Ford Expedition EL, or Toyota Sequoia. Short of dense urban areas, most of America is built to support heavy duty pickups like the Ram 3500, Ford F350, and so on, making large SUVs a non issue for most situations. A car is only too big if it can't fit through a drive through.
trying to think of all the things that would be on it. the notebook obviously. a button to roll up/down all windows. turn signal buttons on the steering wheel IIRC.. what else?
@@JungleScene self destruct button. Oh wait...the fully adjustable rear seat headrest driver switch. Personally, i like the rear camera screen in the rear view mirror instead of down near the floor like every other car....it seems more intuitive, and you can turn it off to see your rear passengers. Can't remember what vehicles those were in.
I gotta say, the 8 cupholders in my corolla seriously underestimated my beverage needs. The long search for its replacement is finally over. The Ascent is a must have for any serious beverage man.
Doug, the exotic and usual car reviews are fun (keep 'em coming), but your regular car reviews on new models are informative and I like to hear your opinion.
I work at the Subaru plant that assembles the Ascent - along with the Impreza, Legacy and Outback. We are currently hiring. It has 19 cup holders bc there is a motor taking space in the rear.
Out of every 10 comments that you read in the comments section: 5 comments will be along the lines of "doug is the kind of guy...". 2 comments will be on some technical information about the car 2 comments will be about something funny that doug did during the video or a compliment towards doug. 1 comment will be about something else. That's all you can find in this comment section , now enjoy the video.
Agreed.. the super Sport and stupidly expensive cars are fun once in a while but normal cars is what Doug needs to do more of. I would follow up with the Explorer as a comparative.
NorthAmerican Auto Did you know that Nissan only made the Cross Cabriolet because Carlos Ghosn’s wife wanted it made? I am 99% sure it went down like this, “honey, if you don’t build this Cross Cabriolet that I want then there will be no sex for you.”
@@97I30T you talking bout the Nissan Murano convertible with the 370z taillights ......they should bring that crossover back because they wasn't even that bad looking
FORKTAILEDD3VIL it’s not gonna have a dual clutch bro. Also he’s in the states, full of pussies who drive auto. I imagine if you bought this in Europe or Japan you could get a standard
@@brenchyalowicois6748 I doubt it subarus prime time ended in 2012 the cars made now are utter crap. I mean in performance they still look all right but captain planet kicked them up the arse real hard.
And it'll probably blow head gaskets every 400 miles until it breaks in half from chassis rust like all Subarus. The interior probably also feels like it's made out of recycled bottles.
The rear view mirror “approach lights” are actually quite bright in the dark, and illuminate the ground around the doors as you approach with a key fob
10:37 Here in France EVERY MPV has sunshades for years. I mean my parents had a Citroen C8 (launched in 2002) with 4 sunshades : 2 for the middle row and 2 for the third row.
LoudMercury It’s funny how the people who have bladders the size of a shot glass are the ones who seem to enjoy drinking excessive amounts of liquid the most.
I love Subarus honestly but theyre not going to attract the competition as fast as they could with their outdated designs. Like every Subaru looks like it was made in 2009-2012. I really wish they would make something handsome for a change
subarus from late 90s to early 00s had such a unique and impressive design too. Since then the designs have just got progressively more boring with each iteration
@@pmvaldez1 barely anyone bought the brat.. and then they DID bring it back as the Baja and no one bought that either. Subaru hasn't had much luck with trucks
@@bahadrerdal2495 The wrx sti and the regular wrx looks like a car made in 2008. It has practically zero upgraded design. There's no way you can call that car beautiful, people buy it cause its a subie
The current WRX and STI look more dated than the same models from 2006.. Really not much going on in terms of modern design techniques, could as well have been designed in 2010 and nobody would bat an eye.
I own one .GARBAGE recall after recall. Back gate has issues.Good fuel economy my ass, Gas hog. Front windows have an issue you roll the windows up it will go up and back down half way. the pinch sensor has been replaced twice as has the track. I have mine set to unlock all 4 doors when I shut the car off, it works 4 out of 10 times. No driving lights so at night turning down a dark street it unsafe cant see whats off to the side while turning . Had the carpet replaced after just 30k miles the front passenger side had a hole in it after very little wear .
You should have done the touring model. It has a rear view camera that you can turn on and it fills the whole rear view mirror, Incase you have the back full on luggage and can’t see out the back window. It also has a front facing camera for maneuvering in tight spaces
0-60 in 7.5 for a car that size only scores a 1?!? Doug, you've stuck with your silly acceleration DougScore metric for far too long. Only a vehicle with supercar acceleration can score higher than 1, which is beyond ridiculous. Please change your metric to reflect reality.
He spent minutes (I'm not going to count exactly) on the cupholders and the fact that the seats move. I mean the Explorer had both features in 2001 when I drove one. They are industry standard features that appear on literally every competitor model - what is quirky or feature-y about them? Nothing, in fact, was quirky about this model except the fog lights, the "feedback notebook" and the dual-duty sunglass holder. That's not even getting into the doug score nonsense, where styling is totally subjective and 0-60 is objective to the point of uselessness. You can't compare cars with a scale that goes 1: all production cars, and 5+: hypercar territory.
You missed out on one of the biggest Subaru advantages... their All Wheel Drive system and Boxer engine ! Their AWD has locking/limited slip front, rear, and center differentials... with 3 wheels on ice without traction and 1 wheel with traction, power is sent to the one wheel and it will pull itself out. I’m not aware of many other family SUV’s that can do that. The boxer engine is also very smooth and compact. Since the engine sits lower in the car, center of gravity is lower, which improves safety and handling. Love Subaru!
Kyle Burdick - Actually, I owned two outback’s with CVT’s, and they were really good off road... not rock crawlers...but great in mud, snow, ice and forest roads/trails.
@@brushcreek you do realise the vast majority are open diffs, LSD was on some varients in the rear. The 'symmetrical' drive is oriented around open diffs. Hence the 3 wheels off one on.
logan thompson my main point is... with Subaru, one wheel (out of 4) with traction will get you out of a bind...Try that with any other comparable “AWD” SUV other than a Jeep.
My buddy just ordered one of these in that exact same color. Consumer Reports gave this their top vehicle score of 96. Your Doug score is a joke...you're not supposed to be rating these against a 488 Ferrari or 918 Spyder. You should be rating it against it's segment.
I wish the "wiper link" feature was standard on all modern vehicles because many modern drivers are absolutely clueless that you should turn your headlights on in any inclement weather!
Exactly. I have a 2021 Toyota Tundra that does not automatically turn on the lights with wipers. I was surprised that Toyota hasn't figured this out yet
Hey! Look at the bright side! You're gonna be able to look at memes while the emergency team is coming to get you out of the ditch when your autopilot decides to glitch! Oh yeah, that's right. The infotainment system will be down. I guess the focus group didn't think of that one yet... And this is the reason why I drive a 1992. And I will only buy and drive 2000 cars and older as long as they are still running. Which is, let's face it, way longer than any new car on the road today.
+Mod MINI +Ess Ess Honestly, both you and Ess Ess are speaking from a place of ignorance. I have driven literally every single small, mid-size, and large SUV on the market because it's my job to, and their our #1 sellers. The CVT has been used for years and struggled because of the transmission bands. Subaru, however, has replaced the belt with a Dual Row Chain (Much like the same kind used to lift crates on a forklift), making it the most durable CVT and reliable ever made (Even being put into the STI's with more power than any Mid Size SUV whilst having great success in fuel mileage and reliability) and the 2.4 is making leading class torque. Many of the V6's like in the GM's, for example, are considered the most powerful. But this little four-cylinder has the same torque and access to it much sooner. You actually have 100% of ALL your torque by 2000rpm. Which is also why this Ascent has been rated with a 5000lb tow rating! Higher than the GMC Acadia, and on par with the most powerful V6's in the class like the 4 Runner, Traverse, and much higher than the explorer. And it won't even struggle to do so. It will even get better mileage in town and on the highway. I recommend driving it before passing judgments, as I can tell you have not felt the power it has provided. Not only that, it has provided this at a much lower cost. To buy a GMC equally equipped would cost you nearly 2 thousand dollars more, it would not have the safety features, fuel mileage, tow rating, or safety rating, or even AWD standard.
+Ben Gagnon between 85% and 90% of all Subaru's sold in the last 10 years are still driving on the road today. Lexus has similar numbers, as does Buick.
As an owner, I think Doug did a fairly accurate review. Here are my two cents for anyone considering one: Styling: In person I think it looks less like the Pilot and more like a larger Outback. Yes, I know "cars all look the same these days..." I like the styling and it holds up well when parked next to the competition. That said, the Highlander and CX-9 have better styling in my opinion. Acceleration/powertrain: It accelerates really well for what it is. Put the hammer down and it moves. Yes, it has a 4 Turbo, and I was worried about that until I drove it. The Ascent has a bit more torque (277) than the Highlander (263) and Pilot V6 (262) and it's available at a lower RPM (2000 vs 4700). The CVT is not perfect but it has been beefed up for the Ascent and is very good even compared to some automatics. Handling/suspension: it's not sporty but it handles better than one might expect. The ride is smooth and noise is very minimal. Subaru made an excellent highway cruiser. Safety: awesome Eyesight system. I won't buy another daily driver type vehicle without it, or one like it. Also, Subaru lets you get features like rear auto braking and cross traffic alert without having to buy a high end trim. Comfort: My wife, kids and others I've driven have said they like the seats but to me they are hard and overstuffed. They continue the recent Subaru tradition of having painfully aggressive lumbar. As I did in my Outback, I have to remove the plastic piece from inside the driver's seat to avoid backaches. Do they only have women with perfect posture test these seats? Looking online I know I'm not the only one with this complaint, at least when I researched the issue with our 2015 Legacy and 2016 Outback. Also, a hard, barely padded plastic piece under the arm rest in the middle of the second row makes sitting there terrible even for my small daughter. A back cushion is required for more than a short trip. I didn't test drive the Atlas but I've heard they have really comfortable seats. The third row is decent and is better than in the Pilot, which has it's third row practically sitting on the floor. One minor gripe is the driver's seat belt could use another inch of travel up the pillar. Quality: Very good materials throughout the interior, which I liked better then the competition. Subaru reliability is good overall but they do have issues sometimes. This is also a first year model so reliability is a question mark. Practical: can seat 8 (a must for me), can fit tons of stuff, can even tow up to 5,000 pounds (2,000 pounds in base trim). Not sure I would test that capacity in a place like the Rockies but elsewhere it can do the occasional towing. If you do serious towing this is not the vehicle for you. I like that the hitch is integrated into the bumper area and is hidden from view when not in use (unless you don't care and keep the plastic panel off). Value: This is very reasonably priced versus the competition, especially considering all the features you get. AWD (a must for me), a nice interior, good infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a usable third row, 423 cup holders, a very quiet ride, good handling, etc. I was prepared to get a Honda Pilot if I couldn't get a good deal on the Ascent but I don't care for its front end, the dashboard, lack of rear cross traffic alert on all but the top trim level, third row, and just overall impression from the driver's seat. The Pilot is due for a refresh soon and it shows. I was able to get the combination of features I wanted in the Ascent and didn't have to move up to higher priced trim levels. The dealer also worked with me on the price, which they didn't have to do seeing how they could have sold it at sticker to someone else.
@@samm9785 It's been good and I still own it. My comments are about the same. I did end up test driving an Atlas and didn't like it as much. Reliability has been mixed which is not surprising since I bought one of the first ones made. Subaru replaced the battery at 10k miles, I had to replace the fast wearing tires at 20k (with good General Grabber HTS60's), Subaru also paid to refill the AC refrigerant at 22k, rear brakes at 37k (I paid $100 towards it to get new rotors instead of resurfacing), and AC compressor at 44k. I did the front brakes at 45k. The brakes are undersized in the 2019 & 2020 model years and fast wear is a known issue. I have minor gripes about it but like it a lot overall. In another year if prices get reasonable I might buy a 2023 which is a refresh year. If not, then I'll keep it at least until the next gen or if someone else comes up with something better at a reasonable price. I have considered a Telluride too.
