The Subaru Ascent Continues Its Alarming Downward Spiral

I think the Ascent needs more third row leg room like the new Toyota Grand Highlander as well as a Wilderness model. I also wish it had a traditional automatic transmission instead of a CVT. I also prefer more traditional buttons for the HVAC (like the Grand Highlander), I don’t like so many controls integrated into the touch screen. Come to think of it, maybe I should just purchase a Grand Highlander instead of an Ascent. I’ve owned two Subaru Ascents but will likely get a Grand Highlander when I need to replace my current Ascent unless Subaru makes some significant changes for the 2025 model.

The wheels are absolutely awful
Bigger meatier deep dish wheels
That dont look like hubcaps
Fully enhanced LED exterior lighting
Better bolder headlights
Full LED Front / Rear Turn signals
Cornering lamps in the fog lights
Maybe another half or 1 inch raise in ground clearance too

The ascent isn’t selling because it has absolutely shayte mileage, rediculously below their EPA advertised city/hwy claims. It will sell when it can get the mileage it claims. I don’t think any other model performs quite so far from stated mileage as the ascent. Truly shockingly low, lucky to get avg. 16mpg. Atrocious.

Must be a perception problem. We are on our second Ascent and have loved them both with absolutely no problems with either one. Easy to drive and park with plenty of cargo space. Our recommendation is try it you will like it. :)

We have a 2020 Ascent. Our Ascent, plus the 2019 Ascent, have a serious electrical defect. If the tailgate is left up for a couple of hours, like while camping, the battery goes dead. This has left us stranded a couple of times. SUBARU WOULD NOT FIX THIS DEFECT. Subaru told me to disconnect the battery if I wanted to leave the tailgate up!
The internet is fell negative comments about the Ascent for this problem and there was a class action lawsuit. I will never buy another Subaru after this experience.

i wanted one still do BUT no incentives no discounts no inventory absolutely no reason to buy. the only ones they have are the top of line and very expensive. They seem to think we are not on to their games. I really want a basic vehicle w/towing but subaru says oh no no no we have minimum entry so just go away--------so i did

Yes, I’d strongly consider purchasing a Hybrid Subaru Ascent. I recently bought a 2034 Outback, and love it. But I prefer hybrids. I bought the Outback Touring XT because it’s a Subaru AND because it has an 8-way front passenger seat, which my wife needs due to back problems. The Ascent would need the same (or better) seat for me to consider it.

I suggest Subaru increase the towing capacity to 6,000 lbs. to compete with Nissan Pathfinder.There is a sweet spot that has very little competition.I also suggest that they use an automatic transmission rather than the CVT which has towing limitations.

We're driving a 2021 Ascent Limited lease. LOVE the car!

I currently own a 2021 Ascent Limited. I love the car. My lease is coming due if a few short months....and I want to lease another one. BUT! I want the "new and improved" completely updated 2025 model! I don't want to just lease another of what I am currently driving and have it for another 36 months. SO....THE NEW ONE NEEDS TO DEBUT...AND ARRIVE SOON! I'm NOT alone!