xt2005bonbon Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 http://www.carscoops.com/2017/11/2019-subaru-ascent-first-photo-of.html mmh. don't know if I like how it looks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Just watched the live broadcast. confirmed 2.4 turbo engine. 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. 5000 lbs towing capacity. 8.7 inch of ground clearance. Not too bad I guess. The car has lots of nice features. So I think that will probably be our next family car soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Additional info that you'll all find sooner or later . Added interesting stuff in bold quoting from http://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/1229/1/subaru-america-inc-presents-all-new-2019-ascent The 2019 Ascent offers the optimal blend of SUV capability and car-like ride and handling with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, 18- inch wheels and four-wheel independent suspension. The 8.7 inches of ground clearance for all models is greater than many SUVs, yet the Ascent maintains a comfortably low step-in height for both front and rear passenger entry. Active Torque Vectoring, first introduced on the WRX ® and WRX STI® performance models, is also standard. The three-row SUV is powered by an all-new 2.4-liter BOXER engine that uses a combination of direct fuel injection, high compression (10.6:1), Subaru Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS), a twin-scroll turbocharger and an intercooler to achieve outstanding performance and high efficiency. The engine produces 260 horsepower at 5,600 rpm, accompanied by a broad torque curve that peaks at 277 lb.ft. over a 2,000-4,800-rpm engine speed range. All trim levels are paired with a high-torque Lineartronic CVT featuring an 8-speed manual mode function with steering wheel paddle shifters as well as X-Mode® with Hill Descent Control. This powertrain allows up to 5,000-lb. towing capacity, the most of any Subaru in history. Trailer Stability Assist helps to maintain vehicle stability while towing. The TSA system utilizes yaw sensors to monitor trailer sway and then can brake individual wheels to stabilize the vehicle and trailer. The Ascent is not only powerful but also efficient with exemplary fuel economy that provides more than a 500-mile range on a single tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 5000 lbs towing on a cvt? For what, one trip? I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrCobbs Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/pictures/2019-subaru-ascent-the-largest-subie-ever-debuts-at-the-la-auto-show/17/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 It looks like Subaru went sharper more defined fender lines (a little bit like the 5th Gen Legacy). The SGP Impreza has these as well. I wonder if the 7th Gen Legacy/Outback are going to follow this styling trend as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Here's a link to a PDF of the Ascent brochure and press release, which Subaru encourages us to share: MY19_Ascent_Digital_Brochure.pdf MY19 Ascent Press Release "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtrum Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I'm glad Subaru is finally offering remote start from the Starlink mobile app, that is long overdue. I can't wait for that feature to trickle down to the Legacy. (I am aware that there are certain aftermarket remote start systems that offer this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot1226 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I think the biggest thing is.... VENTILATED SEATS! Seriously, been waiting to see these for a long time. Can't believe I'm actually considering passing on the 2018/9 3.6R and waiting for the 2020 Redesign so I have a chance at Ventilated Seats in the Leg! Going to be very impatient waiting for the NY Auto Show and Chicago Auto Show (where the usually drop info about next year's model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meaux Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I wonder, will the 2019/20 Legacy be closer to the Ascent than the Outback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I wonder, will the 2019/20 Legacy be closer to the Ascent than the Outback? You realize they will all be built on the same scalable platform...so they will be equally close, as they are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meaux Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 You realize they will all be built on the same scalable platform...so they will be equally close, as they are now.I should have said 'closer in styling'... Anyway, the Ascent doesn't look much different that an Outback, just Bigger Fenders, and the bottom front looks like an 18' Legacy... The Outback and the Legacy are about the same length but the Ascent is 7(?) inches longer... I don't know how they compare in width... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I don't know how they compare in width... See the brochure at the link I posted. It includes dimensioned 3-view drawings. "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiatz79 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I think the biggest thing is.... VENTILATED SEATS! Seriously, been waiting to see these for a long time. Can't believe I'm actually considering passing on the 2018/9 3.6R and waiting for the 2020 Redesign so I have a chance at Ventilated Seats in the Leg! Going to be very impatient waiting for the NY Auto Show and Chicago Auto Show (where the usually drop info about next year's model) You could always buy a BMW 5 Series or a Volvo S90. ;-) Lighting Mods Low Beams: D4S - OSRAM XENARC 66440 CBI HID BULBS Highbeam/DRL: 9005 - OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER UNLIMITED 9005NBUHCB BULBS Fog: H11 - OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER UNLIMITED 64211NBU-01B BULBS Subaru 20mm RSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbrawley Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 5000 lbs towing on a cvt? For what, one trip? Using the same high-torque CVT in a new Forester XT. I read somewhere that the Forester XT is rated at 5,000 lbs in Europe with same trans. Could be a warranty thing, cause my 17' FXT has enough brakes to pull a trailer/small camper. In regards to the 2020 STI, a 2.4L DIT would be awesome, especially with factory Flex-Fuel capability to up HP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot1226 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 If only they'd have a diesel model available in the US... haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Using the same high-torque CVT in a new Forester XT. I read somewhere that the Forester XT is rated at 5,000 lbs in Europe with same trans. My point is I don't trust the longevity of CVTs yet. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lh0628 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 5000 lbs towing on a cvt? For what, one trip? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstater Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Subaru is now offering a 10 year, 100,000 mile CVT transmission warranty (on many vehicles), so I wouldn't worry too much, they won't rate it for towing if it will cost them money to warranty repair them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot1226 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 That 100k goes a lot quicker than you think! Hopefully by the time my Leg 3.6 gets near the 100k mark we'll know more about the longevity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Using the same high-torque CVT in a new Forester XT. I read somewhere that the Forester XT is rated at 5,000 lbs in Europe with same trans. Considering that the Outback with 2.5i I have is rated to 2000 kg (4400 pounds). But the rules for trailer use are different here compared to the US. Speed limits and trailer brake requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 That 100k goes a lot quicker than you think! Hopefully by the time my Leg 3.6 gets near the 100k mark we'll know more about the longevity. My 05 is still at 97k Considering that the Outback with 2.5i I have is rated to 2000 kg (4400 pounds). But the rules for trailer use are different here compared to the US. Speed limits and trailer brake requirements. ehsnils, just curious, have you pulled any real heavy trailers with your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstater Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 My 2017 is averaging under 900 miles per month...needless to say, I am under my 12k lease amount. But since I decided not to buy this car once lease runs out, I am now letting my college age son put some miles on it when he needs to. He managed (until we figured out what he was doing) to put 18,000 miles on his car in the first year -- on a 2016 civic we leased for him and his brother (that has a 12,000 mile a year lease allotment). On the plus side, he paid us $600 from his work last summer to cover the 15 cents per mile overage...some lessons have to be learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot1226 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Wow, that's great on your mileage. I have two routes to work. One is toll-free, about 10 miles of heavy city traffic. The other is a toll highway, about 20 miles, all 55-65 mph. So, my commute to work is either 100 or 200 miles a week, so 400 city or 800 highway miles a month.... and then there's shuttling the kids around! It seems I'm usually good for around 10-12k a year. Summers I'm usually commuting from a shore house, so it's more like 60 each way, that's 600 a week! >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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