eagleeye

base gets you something big enough to haul 7 or 8, ...MADE only for light trailers like a jet ski ...and in reality probably none at all. low price point though to compete with explorers and the like, ...so the base model seems to have been cheapened up. (kind of like a 2000 legacy brighton wagon). you got to pony up $3000 more for the premium to with a real trailer package, ...and finally after 50 years. subaru makes something that can do the job of pulling a 5000lb trailer. (safely....in colorado).

new stuff on the SOA official Ascent pages, like finally public listing the tongue weight, on the premium/limited/ touring, as 500lbs https://www.subaru.com/ascent (below copied from the accessories lifestyle tab). "Subaru hitches are engineered and crash tested to meet the same rigorous safety standards as the rest of the Ascent. Rated at 500 lbs. tongue weight, 5,000 lbs. maximum towing capacity, with base models rated at 200 lbs. tongue weight and 2,000 lbs. maximum towing capacity. Trailer Hitch requires the hitch and harness for proper operation and safety compliance. Hitch ball not included. Trailer brakes may be required by your state for heavier loads. Consult your owner's manual for more information."

http://www.cars101.com/tribeca.html and https://www.wheel-size.com/

is that a original pic from you ? is this homemade baja prowling the streets of colorado (just reposted it over on the outback forum where there is a whole thread on such creations.) http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/62-car-lounge/143129-home-made-baja-s-brats.html

for now the Ascent is a USA/ Canada thing only. to be made in Lafayette Indiana _______. here is a wikipedia page discussing ..the #s that appear on pumps worldwide. (don't know how great the data is, but nice some people worked so hard on it....vs. the subaru pages all screwed up with each of the world's domestic markets piled together like a large shit sandwich ) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating in the US: 91 is typically the high # on the pump at high altitude places like Denver Colorado, and SanteFe, New Mexico. and it acts like 93 in lower places. ___ I have been in places in europe where there is only one gas (petrol) choice, and its formulated like US 91.....so I guess if you want more zip then that a jug of octane booster gets dropped in with a fill up.

try putting them to imgur etc. (anywhere but photobucket, now worthless...photo$ucket) and link them back here. I would like to see what you did with shielding the boots from the cats.

87 US AKI octane confirmed on the subaru of japan site (sorry its going open a PDF,...lots of stuff in the flyer though). maybe it will automatically reflash for more hp/torque if you put higher octane in. https://www.subaru.co.jp/press/file/...17_1129_02.pdf 73 liters ~ 19.28 gallons for the fuel tank capacity. (subaru did not give a conversion in the data below) quoted text centered: < Major Specifications of Ascent (US specs.) > Body size (Overall length / width / height) 4,998 x 1,930 x 1,819*1 mm (196.8 x 76.0 x 71.6*1 in.) Wheelbase 2,890 mm (113.8 in.) Minimum ground clearance 220 mm (8.7 in.) Engine 2.4-liter Horizontally-Opposed four cylinder, DOHC, Direct injection turbo FA24 engine Displacement 2,387cc Bore and stroke 94 x 86 mm Maximum output 260hp / 5,600rpm Maximum torque 277lb.-ft. / 2,000 - 4,800rpm Fuel tank capacity 73 liter Fuel type 87 AKI Transmission High-torque Lineartronic*2 Drivetrain Symmetrical AWD Tire size 245/60 R18, 245/50 R20 Seating capacity 7 / 8 *1: Without roof rail: 1,766 mm (69.5 in.) *2: Continuously variable transmission (CVT) with fully automatic electronic control

maybe the Ascent will reflash itself when you pump 91-93 US octane in it. ...either that or they will sell you a racing keyless fob as a option when you pump the high octane in. I remember when it was "hard" to find enough road make a 80s subaru build speed over 80mph. (I can say I have had a unmodified Justy over 90mph). ________ that said, maybe subaru should get back into the endurance record things like they use to do with the early EJ22T and the EG33. whipping them around a track to 62,5000 miles = 100,000kms in the shortest # of days. such might make the FA24T prove its worth.

subaru people really care about safety. these were seen out shopping,...and when questioned were worried about shrapnel getting them in the chest or face. ....or arms, legs, ....groin. http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/resources/images/3010523/