[Bluensleepy]

At first glance it looks like a jacked up wagon. I do appreciate the squared off front end though. The interior doesn't look cluttered and the brown leather looks great. The touring model is packed with all the right goodies. If anyone knows AWD and turbos its Subaru. Lets hope they price it aggressively. I personally would wait a year after launch for any issue to arise.


https://www.subaru.com/ascent

 

[Bluensleepy]

Check out the video on the Ascent. On sale early summer of 2018. Starting at low $30k.


https://youtu.be/HoiFIBAIdZI

 

[Bluensleepy]

If you are used to getting regular unleaded. The Ascent will probably be using premium since it is turbo charged. It my turnoff some buyers. Especially if mpg numbers are subpar.

 

[Bluensleepy]

A link about fuel debate.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/jalopn...nto-a-car-that-needs-premium-w-1796463139/amp

 

[Bluensleepy]

The Ascent is tuned to use 87 octane in this engine.

Sounds good to me. Subaru claims 500 mile range. With a 19.3 gallon tank that averages to 25.9 a gallon.

 

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Just a little info. There are 12,378 Honda dealership and approximately 600 Subaru dealership in the US. I am spoiled since I have 10 Honda dealership in a 20 mile radius. So any recall or major service can be handled within reason. The Subaru dealership near me is small and so is there maintenance department. My question is would they be able to handle the additional load, if the Ascent sells like crazy? Current or former Subaru owners please chime in.

https://www.consumerreports.org/car...consumer-reports-car-reliability-survey-2017/

 

[Bluensleepy]

Haha good catch I didn't look at the break down. Its 1049. I thought it seemed really high.

https://hondainamerica.com/investment-map/#!national|all|employment

Few more links on reliability. Notice how some cars on the both list contradict each other. Go figure.

http://www.jdpower.com/press-releases/2017-vehicle-dependability-study

https://www.consumerreports.org/car...ion/car-brands-reliability-how-they-stack-up/