ehsnils Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I wish they would quit bs'ing and build a pick-up truck. Get an Outback and modify it. Or build something like this: (Volvo 145 Express) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blcnghtsky Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2018-subaru-ascent-three-row-crossover-spy-photos-news New spy shots released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 mmh. not very pretty.... I still don't get why they put all these stickers on the car. It's like screaming 'look at me'! Not really blending in the crowd if that is the plan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 mmh. not very pretty.... I still don't get why they put all these stickers on the car. It's like screaming 'look at me'! Not really blending in the crowd if that is the plan... I think that's the point - and to take away attention from the small cosmetic details. But it looks like it will have a pretty crappy ground clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 But it looks like it will have a pretty crappy ground clearance. Yes. I saw that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 But it looks like it will have a pretty crappy ground clearance. Clearance should be about same as current Outback, Ascent looks lower due to scale. CVT is fine, current ones are pretty good, and it will help fuel economy. Engine remains a mystery though. If they slap small turbo engine in it I think it will have a pretty hard work moving this behemoth around. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spb Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 They won't even let us see it and we are going to be building them! Are they letting you see the new LGT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dga Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 If the Forester hit the gym 2-3 times a week, only working on it's upper body - for that fresh out of prison look - and washed every meal down with Weightgainer2000, you'd have the look of Subaru's new SUV. The face lifted Tribeca was a lot better looking. At least a lot more proportional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 If the Forester hit the gym 2-3 times a week, only working on it's upper body - for that fresh out of prison look - and washed every meal down with Weightgainer2000, you'd have the look of Subaru's new SUV. Very VERY well said. http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/srcstc.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mremteapot Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Subaru has mentioned a 2018 model 7 seater model for fall 2017. I think the New York Autoshow in mid April is the last major auto show this spring. The Ascent could be debuted at New York. NY show is already looking busy as the Outback refresh and 2018 Crosstrek on the new platform are already schedule to be released. I talked to the Subaru rep (model) at the car show last week. She said the Ascent would be a 2019 model, but come out in late 2017 (Nov/Dec). I thought great, she might know her stuff. Then she kept talking. She said the 4 cyclinder wouldn't be powerful enough for a vehicle this size and the only option they are considering was a turbo 6. Also, the name will definitely change from Ascent to something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 A turbo 6? Meh. I kinda doubt it. But if it turns out to be true, then by all means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spb Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 would love, love turbo 6 on legacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Supergramps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 ...looks like the Ascent is official, it looks great imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Nice! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 that's not the real car, is it? Looks like the concept car to me. Edit 1: I guess that is it then. 2.4 Turbo!! Edit 2: well, it still says 'concept'. So I am not sure the final version will look like that. But please, tell me I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 http://jalopnik.com/with-the-three-row-ascent-subaru-will-climb-the-mountai-1794258418 More pics at the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Next step - make a pickup version of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spb Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 should we expect this new 2.4 DIT replace the flat 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perscitus Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 http://jalopnik.com/with-the-three-row-ascent-subaru-will-climb-the-mountai-1794258418 More pics at the link Nice! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk http://www.carscoops.com/2017/04/new-subaru-ascent-concept-lands-in-ny.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 should we expect this new 2.4 DIT replace the flat 6? Most likely. Then I can't help wonder how many pieces it shares with the 3.6 - do it have same stroke and bore as the 3.6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spb Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Lets go into the details. Interesting door handles - inside and outside. Also I like the mid row cup holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capttris Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Is the Ascent basically a new name for the VIZIV? I can't quite figure this out. It seems smaller, but then it seems strange that Subaru would have TWO very different concept SUV's going at the same time... And I know that SIA has made lane 3 for the Imprezza (as the Camry rolled down it for years) but I wonder where in Lafayette they are planning to build this new SUV? Is this part of the plant expansion on their property? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Yes Sent from my ASUS_Z012DC using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Subaru has been floating 2 concept SUV's because 1 is the Ascent and the other is the next-gen Forester. The Lafayette plant has had a lot of unused space ever since Isuzu left the U.S., Subaru has never used 100% of the space available. The new Impreza took some of the space, mostly the space the Camry was using, the Ascent will take some more. Subaru is also building an engine assembly factory in Lafayette, not sure which engines will be built there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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