The Most Disturbing Trend, Subaru Ascent Is The Only Model On A Descent

As an owner of two Subarus, the Ascent was not even considered when we purchased our 3 row SUV. Just look at all the reviews. We purchased a Hyundai Palisade from the same dealer that also sold us our Subarus. They know the Ascent is way behind its competition in many respects--only hard core Subaru owners (those that only buy Subarus) are buying them. They did not even try to push the Ascent even though they had several on the lot while other makes were in short supply. They were pushing the Palisade and Highlander...

100% on a wilderness version of the Ascent!

My wife and I really like our 2019 Ascent. We purchased it in May 2019 in El Paso, TX. We do not drive much we only have 16810 miles on it now. We have not had any problems with it. A couple multi thousand mile trips in the last 4 years. I admit the gas mileage is poor but driving the Ascent is great fun. We also own a 2009 Hyundai Sonata and a 2006 Chevy Colorado. I am 78 and wife is 63.

I currently own a 2021 Ascent and would be interested in the new redesigned 2025 model. A hybrid would be great if the price is justifiable.

We looked at the Ascent and loved it. It was larger than competitors and it was more comfortable. In the end, what disqualified the vehicle for us was the low mpg. While stated @ 22 mpg, many people online were stating they were getting less than 20. In today's economy, every penny counts. The SUV we got was a hybrid that got almost double that amount. If future Ascents can compete with that and continue to improve their reliability, I think they'll have a winner!

I loved my 2022 Ascent initially, until I went through a few tanks of gas and realized how poor the gas mileage is. It was advertised as 21/27, but I get 18 combined at most. You dismiss it as a minor issue here, but it is a big deal. I went with the Ascent over other 3-row SUV options BECAUSE of the stated MPG figures, which were about 7 MPG freeway higher than the other cars I was looking at. A car is one of the most significant purchases a person can make, and if I'd realized the mileage would be so poor I would have gone with another vehicle I liked better.

I just traded in my 2020 Ascent for a 2024 Highlander Hybrid. The ascent gas mileage is ridiculously bad. Despite regular maintenance, it just kept getting worse. I also had to have a new transmission installed due to a recall. They kept my car for 30 days. Subaru has been talking about a hybrid for years and is yet to deliver.

To level set, I am a Subaru convert/advocate. My brother & sister in-law have/had 3 Subaru's. I helped my son purchase a Legacy. I bought a new Ascent ONYX edition in '22 instead of a Telluride and because the new full-size Bronco production/prices/ride/cabin are just silly. I have chatted with the crew over at the dealership during oil changes and check-ups about a Wilderness version ever since I purchased the ONYX. It has been hard watching ALL of the new Wilderness releases on all the other models, so I patiently wait. I like the Ascent.... a lot.... because of the size and styling (at the time), along with drive system and safety features. While the 3rd row seating might help marketing or comparing to similar vehicles... I would never unfold it. I would love a Wilderness package, increased clearance, oversized tire options, a fold-down conversion in the second row that creates more comfort for my labrador. In a perfect world, there would be some kind of pop-off window conversion that mimics more of a Jeep/Bronco feel. thx. just my 2-cents.