I have around 7000 miles on
I have around 7000 miles on my Ascent Premium. I often pull a boat with it in our hilly terrain. Plenty of power. I like the driver assist and safety features, though it takes some time to understand how they work. I find I use the paddle shifters often to provide more engine braking going downhill, especially with a trailer. The cruise control that maintains distance and the blind spot alerts are very useful. Lots of small features. Seats fold up and down easily giving a lot of seating for kids and grandkids and a lot of room for cargo. After 4 mostly summer months, I feel better about this Ascent than any other vehicle I have purchased. I see no sign of any transmission troubles. In fact I love the way the transmission works. I trust my dealer and Subaru have done their homework and will continue to stand behind their product.