We just purchased a 2024 Ascent Limited yesterday and the delivery specialist went through all the features with my wife before we drove home. She did and outstanding job. Of course there is a lot to absorb so we will be watching your videos a few times until our old brains retain everything. Thank you for posting.
Robert needs to get the nicest salesman award. I am sold on the Ascent now. I’m going to tell the dealer to send the sales commission to Robert. Thanks for a great detailed review.
I own a 2021 Ascent but am currently driving a 2023 loaner vehicle while mine gets a recall repair. I love both! I think I prefer the smaller display to this larger one-when I am driving it helps to have buttons for my fingers to feel from memory. The interior is quite similar with both-I LOVE the third row and captains seats, great for kids and back folds down for trunk space if needed.
Ditto to all comments below. Great job! Just took delivery today of a Touring. I read the Getting Started Guide before looking for a video that might tell me where the hood release might be. Came across your video and should have skipped reading the manual. Forwarded your video to my wife with caption "must listen to". Again great job!!!
Excellent video. The dealership we purchased from did a fantastic job going over everything at pick up, but there is SO much information I couldn't absorb it all. It was very helpful to be able to watch this and pause when needed. Thank you!
I just bought my 23 subaru ascent touring, and I absolutely love this car. I thought I found everything, but watching this made me realize I hadn't discovered everything. Great video🤘👍
Just picked up my 2023 Touring last night! This video really helped go over a few things I wouldn’t have found 😁. Thanks Robert! Already in love with it!
Just came across your video…I bought a 2023 Ascent Touring a couple of days ago. It’s shipping from another dealership. I was anxious to know how some of the bells and whistles work (my husband has a new Outback so I had a bit of a head start). This video was fabulous. I’ll be checking out more of your videos. My hubby has only had his Outback Wilderness for 2 weeks so I have recommended your videos to him as well! Thank you for such a wonderful resource for new Subaru owners!
Great video. Thank you so much for going through all of the buttons. So helpful to see an explanation rather than just reading the Getting Started Guide.
Thank you for this video Robert, is great and very helpful to understand. I have a question for you, if you can help please.I have the same trim of Subaru since 2 days after they still my Honda CRV in 15 seconds and I’m looking to install a dash cam and some anti thief option on this Subaru Ascent limited 2023. Do you have any suggestions plz?! Thank you
We're expecting a 2023 Ascent in about 3 weeks. Premium 7 passenger. I will be watching this video again. Oh...it's the Cosmic Blue Pearl also!😊 Glad to see an actual car and not a picture.
This was a great video. You are the first person I have found to thoroughly go through the 2023 ascent interior features. I wasn't able to test drive the 2023 model, so seeing the upgrades was extremely useful. If you happen to get a 2023 touring, a short video showing those small extras not on the limited trim would be great.
Such a great in-depth video!!! You do such a great job with speaking too, I love the Ascents and would want one for just me and my dog. Lol. This interior and exterior color combo is the exact one I want! 😍😍😍
Thank you so much for this well-made video. I got this car a few weeks ago and drove in the rain today. I could not figure how to use the wipers. I’m so glad it was due to my not knowing as opposed to a car defect! I’m learning as I go, but this video told me so much more than the user manual. Now next video, please show me why my music thumb drive won’t play.
Thank you Robert, this was so helpful. Just got the Ascent and we are loving it! But all the bells and whistles have been a bit overwhelming since our last vehicle was a 2014.
Thanks for making this video. I bought a 2023 Legacy and this video was super helpful in understanding the many functions of the car. My only complaint is that you skipped right over the "i" button on the steering wheel.
We just bought our Subaru Ascent, We Love it of course, but I wish they would have put the lumbar support in the front passenger seat like the driver seat, great presentation of this SUV
Excellent review here! I have a 2019 Ascent Touring and you have actually explained some features that I have but never really used. Since my Ascent was one of the first, I have had a few recalls, but everything was taken care of very smoothly. I live in northern Ohio so our seasons are much like yours and this vehicle handles everything. I only have 10,000 miles on it after 48 months, (mostly due to Covid downtime months), but I really appreciate this SUV more and more. I traded a Mercedes SUV for this and the Subaru matches the MB in most ways (except for cost of ownership which was huge for Mercedes). My wife has an older Outback that she loves but I think she will start driving the Ascent so your video has helped me to explain those similar features you have covered. Thanks
Has anyone ever told you you look like the actor Jimmi Simpson? A younger, better looking version!🤗 Thank you also for the info, it’s extremely helpful and thorough!
I've had the Ascent Touring for five months and still haven't learned all the features. Thanks for this video. Just an FYI, that Harmon Kardon system can get really loud without any distortion. Not that there is any call for really loud, but it's there if you want to impress your friends.
I purchased the 2022 Ascent Touring and was wondering if the Subaru symbol on the outer mirror is a turn indicator as well. It lights up when the mirrors fold in. Thanks! 29:08
Great video. Just got our 2023 Ascent Touring yesterday. Too many things to get in one quick visit to the dealer *or* in reading the books. Thanks for your work. I wish someone could direct me to a resource that helps me in programming the HomeLink garage door opener. All the resources I find online are for pre-2023 Ascents.
Thank you for such a wonderful informational video. I learned a lot about my new Subaru Ascent that I purchased last week. I have a question on the driver monitoring system. I realized when I’m distracted (of course on purpose) it doesn’t alert me. How does it work? Can you please make a video of it working? Also I’m looking forward to more videos on other settings of 2023 Ascent. Please do post them. Thank you very much
I got the Onyx Limited. The only feature that I believe the Onyx Limited does not have is the Power folding mirrors and I believe cool mode for the front seats. It does seem to have every other feature that the touring has.
First off, thank you for all your videos. Incredibly helpful and informative. Not much info out there on Subaru's. My question - I'm curious about the "i" button on the steering wheel. Does this have any function? I didn't see it covered here and was wondering if it's just a dead button. Thank again!
Didn't see it here but discovered how to wash the rear window. My question is if you can wash the rear window w/o simultaneously washing the front windshield. Thanks.
I bought a 2023 Subaru Ascent, limited. Within the first month of owning my car, my back seat has already been scratched and the USB port in the back broke 😞
@@Robert_Coxare you sure? Looking at the wiring diagrams, it looks like everything is localized to the steering column. Heated wheel module, harness, clockspring, and steering wheel will need to be changed. There's no interface with the BCM, etc. Provided the car is already wired for it in the dash harness, which I am betting it is.
I believe the Onyx, Limited and Touring trims do. Not sure about lower trims. It's done through the mysubaru app, but I believe it requires a subscription.
Any model 2020 or newer Subaru with an automatic transmission and keyless access can be remote started through the MySubaru app! 2020 and newer Legacy/Outback and 2023 Ascent allow you to also adjust climate temperature through the app!
I see that this Limited trim you have has the power folding side mirrors. The website and my dealer say these are only available on the Touring. Was this an add on for this vehicle?
It's because it is a brand new car and there is no driving data to base the number off of. We tell everyone to not pay attention to that until they have gone through a full tank of gas and filled up
If you happened upon the video right after they uploaded it would only show 360p. It can take some time before youtube makes the higher resolutions available.
@@denisfrolov242 I have 4k, you may have just watched it right after he posted it. TH-cam like make videos available ASAP at 360p. But full HD takes more time to process and get online.
We just purchased a 2024 Ascent Limited yesterday and the delivery specialist went through all the features with my wife before we drove home. She did and outstanding job. Of course there is a lot to absorb so we will be watching your videos a few times until our old brains retain everything. Thank you for posting.
Robert needs to get the nicest salesman award. I am sold on the Ascent now. I’m going to tell the dealer to send the sales commission to Robert. Thanks for a great detailed review.
Thanks for the nice comment!
I own a 2021 Ascent but am currently driving a 2023 loaner vehicle while mine gets a recall repair. I love both! I think I prefer the smaller display to this larger one-when I am driving it helps to have buttons for my fingers to feel from memory.
The interior is quite similar with both-I LOVE the third row and captains seats, great for kids and back folds down for trunk space if needed.
@@Robert_Coxiu😊😊
This was such a more thorough video than others like it I've found, thanks so much for taking the time to make it!
Missed the info button on the left side…
Very helpful, I'm glad you showed the effect of pushing the various buttons instead of just talking about them.
Ditto to all comments below. Great job! Just took delivery today of a Touring. I read the Getting Started Guide before looking for a video that might tell me where the hood release might be. Came across your video and should have skipped reading the manual. Forwarded your video to my wife with caption "must listen to". Again great job!!!
Excellent video. The dealership we purchased from did a fantastic job going over everything at pick up, but there is SO much information I couldn't absorb it all. It was very helpful to be able to watch this and pause when needed. Thank you!
very helpful. It was much easier to go through everything using this than trying to unerstand the book.
I just bought my 23 subaru ascent touring, and I absolutely love this car. I thought I found everything, but watching this made me realize I hadn't discovered everything. Great video🤘👍
Just picked up my 2023 Touring last night! This video really helped go over a few things I wouldn’t have found 😁. Thanks Robert! Already in love with it!
Just came across your video…I bought a 2023 Ascent Touring a couple of days ago. It’s shipping from another dealership. I was anxious to know how some of the bells and whistles work (my husband has a new Outback so I had a bit of a head start). This video was fabulous. I’ll be checking out more of your videos. My hubby has only had his Outback Wilderness for 2 weeks so I have recommended your videos to him as well! Thank you for such a wonderful resource for new Subaru owners!
Thank you very much for this tutorial. You make it clear and easy to understand my new car.
Great video. Thank you so much for going through all of the buttons. So helpful to see an explanation rather than just reading the Getting Started Guide.
Thank you for this video Robert, is great and very helpful to understand.
I have a question for you, if you can help please.I have the same trim of Subaru since 2 days after they still my Honda CRV in 15 seconds and I’m looking to install a dash cam and some anti thief option on this Subaru Ascent limited 2023.
Do you have any suggestions plz?!
Thank you
terrific video! very informative! thank you for coming up with this idea of a video. ❤
We're expecting a 2023 Ascent in about 3 weeks. Premium 7 passenger. I will be watching this video again. Oh...it's the Cosmic Blue Pearl also!😊 Glad to see an actual car and not a picture.
Terrific video! We learned several new things. So glad this exists!
Picking up my new Ascent next week. This was a terrific review. Excellent details. Thank you
This was a great video. You are the first person I have found to thoroughly go through the 2023 ascent interior features. I wasn't able to test drive the 2023 model, so seeing the upgrades was extremely useful. If you happen to get a 2023 touring, a short video showing those small extras not on the limited trim would be great.
Fantastic video! I just bought the 2023 Touring yesterday - this was exactly what I needed.
Excellent video! Robert did a fantastic job, easy to understand his instructions. I look forward to watching more of his videos. Good job Robert!
Thank you! Great video. I had a few questions I could not find in the literature and you covered them!
Thank you for being so helpful. I just bought my Subaru, and this video will be very useful.
Glad it was helpful!
Robert, great video full of needed information. Wish you were my sales rep. Mine didn't know Jack!!
Thanks!
Such a great in-depth video!!! You do such a great job with speaking too, I love the Ascents and would want one for just me and my dog. Lol. This interior and exterior color combo is the exact one I want! 😍😍😍
Great review and tutorial! Continue creating quality content such as this. Hope you can do more reviews for other Subaru models.
Thank you for the detailed introduction/instructions! This is exactly what I am looking for. Extremely helpful.
I have a 2020 ascent and am looking to get the 2023. Love these new features! Thanks for being thorough
Thanks for your help, we appreciate it a lot.
I just brought the 2024 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition in Ice Silver Metallic 7 passenger and Im ❤ it
Just got the new 2023 Ascent Limited and love it!! Thank you for great video!!
Thank you so much for this well-made video. I got this car a few weeks ago and drove in the rain today. I could not figure how to use the wipers. I’m so glad it was due to my not knowing as opposed to a car defect! I’m learning as I go, but this video told me so much more than the user manual. Now next video, please show me why my music thumb drive won’t play.
Great job will be watching many more times.
Awesome, thank you!
Excellent video. So many different gadgets these videos are great to go back and review. Thanks
Really enjoyed your informational video, looking forward to more videos. I’m getting an ascent next year 😁
Thank you Robert, this was so helpful. Just got the Ascent and we are loving it! But all the bells and whistles have been a bit overwhelming since our last vehicle was a 2014.
skipped over the info button which only becomes live upon some car alert info becomes available.
Just got ours yesterday... Loving it so far...
Drove a 2025 Subaru Ascent for one week. Liked it but it needs physical knobs for the HVAC. Excellent engine, feels like a V-8 !
Thanks for making this video. I learned a lot.
Great video. Thank you so much. Learned a lot !!!
Well done, thank you!!
Thank you, great review. We ordered almost the exact one last week.
Great video, thanks!
Thanks for making this video. I bought a 2023 Legacy and this video was super helpful in understanding the many functions of the car. My only complaint is that you skipped right over the "i" button on the steering wheel.
That changes what you see in the middle information display
Seems to do nothing on my 2024 Ascent Touring
@@jesscm22 after experiencing a flat tire, I discovered that the "I" shows the notification reason behind a malfunction; wasted steering wheel space.
Great job Robert
Thanks!
We just bought our Subaru Ascent, We Love it of course, but I wish they would have put the lumbar support in the front passenger seat like the driver seat, great presentation of this SUV
Excellent video!
Thanks for the video!
GOOD VIDEO. HAVE YOU DONE ONE ON THE OUTBACK ? JUST BOUGHT ONE AND I'M STILL TRYING TO FIGURE EVERYTHING OUT.
Excellent review here! I have a 2019 Ascent Touring and you have actually explained some features that I have but never really used. Since my Ascent was one of the first, I have had a few recalls, but everything was taken care of very smoothly. I live in northern Ohio so our seasons are much like yours and this vehicle handles everything. I only have 10,000 miles on it after 48 months, (mostly due to Covid downtime months), but I really appreciate this SUV more and more. I traded a Mercedes SUV for this and the Subaru matches the MB in most ways (except for cost of ownership which was huge for Mercedes). My wife has an older Outback that she loves but I think she will start driving the Ascent so your video has helped me to explain those similar features you have covered. Thanks
Thank you for this video. We pick up our 2023 limited passenger in 1 week!
Great question. Let me double check on the Outback Touring because that may have it, but I could be thinking about the rearview mirror camera
@@Robert_Cox I think you may have replied to the wrong comment. :)
Has anyone ever told you you look like the actor Jimmi Simpson? A younger, better looking version!🤗
Thank you also for the info, it’s extremely helpful and thorough!
I've had the Ascent Touring for five months and still haven't learned all the features. Thanks for this video. Just an FYI, that Harmon Kardon system can get really loud without any distortion. Not that there is any call for really loud, but it's there if you want to impress your friends.
Does the higher model have auto wipers/rain sensors?
I purchased the 2022 Ascent Touring and was wondering if the Subaru symbol on the outer mirror is a turn indicator as well. It lights up when the mirrors fold in. Thanks! 29:08
No that is just an approach light that lights up when you unlock the car
Love my 2019 Ascent! Quiet and cool!~
My 2022 Ascent Touring has power folding mirrors
Great video. Just got our 2023 Ascent Touring yesterday. Too many things to get in one quick visit to the dealer *or* in reading the books. Thanks for your work. I wish someone could direct me to a resource that helps me in programming the HomeLink garage door opener. All the resources I find online are for pre-2023 Ascents.
Lookup Subaru Homelink and they have a dedicated website!
Hello,
Excellent demonstration.
Question
1. How do you change the language from Japanese to English on the Subaru Impreza 2017
Great question, I actually don't know the answer I'm sorry
Dontcha know! Love MN and Subaru
Nice and detailed
Thank you for such a wonderful informational video. I learned a lot about my new Subaru Ascent that I purchased last week. I have a question on the driver monitoring system. I realized when I’m distracted (of course on purpose) it doesn’t alert me. How does it work? Can you please make a video of it working? Also I’m looking forward to more videos on other settings of 2023 Ascent. Please do post them. Thank you very much
I got the Onyx Limited. The only feature that I believe the Onyx Limited does not have is the Power folding mirrors and I believe cool mode for the front seats. It does seem to have every other feature that the touring has.
Awesome review. Thank you!
First off, thank you for all your videos. Incredibly helpful and informative. Not much info out there on Subaru's. My question - I'm curious about the "i" button on the steering wheel. Does this have any function? I didn't see it covered here and was wondering if it's just a dead button. Thank again!
Yep just a dead button now
I’m looking at a Subaru Ascent, Honda Pilot, Toyota Sequoia and Hyundai Palisade… next step is to test drive each. I currently drive a 2012 Pilot.
Didn't see it here but discovered how to wash the rear window. My question is if you can wash the rear window w/o simultaneously washing the front windshield. Thanks.
Yes! Just twist the end cap forward or back and don't pull the entire lever towards you
I have limited 2023 ascent and I don’t have the mirror foldable option. It is okay?
It might be the higher option package limited that gets the power folding option
I bought a 2023 Subaru Ascent, limited. Within the first month of owning my car, my back seat has already been scratched and the USB port in the back broke 😞
Sorry to hear that!
Thank you for this video. very informative.
I am going to order one in mid December
So between the Touring and Limited the differences are chrome and the rearview mirror is everything else the same or did I miss something ?
Will any other models get the 360 camera? Specifically Outback/Forester?
Subaru needs a ascent tutorial in their website 😆
Haha no they should just link it to my video!
HOW IS THE BACK UP CAMERA IN LOW LIGHT? RAINY DAY?
Great question. I'll have to test that out
I drive a Subaru and love my back up camera in all weather conditions
What is the button with the i with square around it. Function?
It changes what you see in the middle information display
Still not V6 :(
You covered “all the buttons” but skipped the “i” button on the left of the steering wheel.
What does it do?
That changes what you see in the center display between rpm and speed!
Thank you
Very informative!
about engine 4cl 6cl?. fuel consumption?..hp
I've got a 2024 Premium, do you know if the heated steering wheel can be added, and if so, what all is involved?
It cannot be added unfortunately
@@Robert_Coxare you sure? Looking at the wiring diagrams, it looks like everything is localized to the steering column. Heated wheel module, harness, clockspring, and steering wheel will need to be changed. There's no interface with the BCM, etc. Provided the car is already wired for it in the dash harness, which I am betting it is.
They don't offer it as an OEM accessory, but technically speaking yes you could put one in if you bought the parts needed!
How do the outside mirrors tilt down when the Ascent is put into reverse?
It's a setting you select
@@Robert_Cox Thanks Robert. I figured it out over the weekend. Love the new Ascent Touring and am finally getting to know it better. Take care!
Great video! Stay warm!
Do the limited come with rain sensing wipers? Excellent presentation by the way.
I don't believe so, I think only the Touring
Rain sensing wipers?
Just incase you yourself can't tell if its raining?
We have a wireless charger we’re is it at we can’t find it
It's in the storage spot below your heating and cooling controls. In front of the gear selector
Jak miło popatrzeć jak w USA parkują samochody, tego brakuje Europejczykom. A co do samochodu to bardzo ładny, miło ogląda się recenzję 😊
Dziękuję za komentarz! Ja też jestem Polakiem
@@Robert_Cox To mnie naprawdę zaskoczyłeś, niespodziewałem się.
A+
Hello Robert, does any if the trim models have the ability to start the car from your phone and adjust the heat/ac.
I believe the Onyx, Limited and Touring trims do. Not sure about lower trims. It's done through the mysubaru app, but I believe it requires a subscription.
Any model 2020 or newer Subaru with an automatic transmission and keyless access can be remote started through the MySubaru app! 2020 and newer Legacy/Outback and 2023 Ascent allow you to also adjust climate temperature through the app!
@Robert Cox Nice I thank you for your reply.
I didn't see the AVH button. Does the limited trim not come with the Auto vehicle hold function?
Sorry about that! They still have it but it's now in a menu on the screen instead of a physical button!
I see that this Limited trim you have has the power folding side mirrors. The website and my dealer say these are only available on the Touring. Was this an add on for this vehicle?
No I believe this is now standard on the Limited trim
Question, I noticed that the fuel tank is 19 gallons but your dte said less than 200 miles showing a full tank. What am I missing?
It's because it is a brand new car and there is no driving data to base the number off of. We tell everyone to not pay attention to that until they have gone through a full tank of gas and filled up
Lol. The date… November 11 is mine and my daughters birthday
Great
Nice review
Been waiting i ordered an onyx and thee make me feel like i have the car. Lol
Do they come with the handsfree trunk open feature?
No unfortunately!
It is available to purchase now?
This was already sold. But we do have them available coming!
Good reviev thx
Thank you so much for the video, but 360p resolution… for the god sake… why?
It shouldn't be. Did you check the video quality options for you?
@@Robert_Cox I sure have, there is nothing but 360p.
Did you click on the gear/settings option in the top righthand corner? I have the option for 720 and 1080. I'm watching 1080 and it's extra crisp.
If you happened upon the video right after they uploaded it would only show 360p. It can take some time before youtube makes the higher resolutions available.
@@denisfrolov242 I have 4k, you may have just watched it right after he posted it.
TH-cam like make videos available ASAP at 360p. But full HD takes more time to process and get online.
looks like there's 0 leg room in that 3rd row :(
With the seat moved forward a little I can sit just fine! For young kids it's more than enough!
I test drove one last week, I'm 5' 11" and had plenty of leg room once we adjusted the second row properly.
This car need dvd monitor in the back for make more complete