I gotta say, the 8 cupholders in my corolla seriously underestimated my beverage needs. The long search for its replacement is finally over. The Ascent is a must have for any serious beverage man.
@xennex to be honest if you have 8 people in a long ride i guess 16 cupholders can come in handy cause you can have 1 water bottle and any other drink per person
The rear view mirror “approach lights” are actually quite bright in the dark, and illuminate the ground around the doors as you approach with a key fob
In France, most parking spaces would be too small for this car. But then again, Americans drive huge F150 pick ups, it's only fair they call this "Midsize"
If this is a 'mid-size' SUV, it makes me wonder what a 'large' SUV is. I looked up the Ascent and it is 196.8 inches, which translates to just under 5 metres. I also looked up the BMW X6, which is the largest SUV I know of in Europe (it earned itself the nickname 'Chelsea tractor' in the UK) and it's a bit shorter... (4.9 metres)
Lol Seck, fair enough. F-150's are big vehicles. Even in big cities though (I live in Philadelphia) I regularly see F-250's that have wider tires and lift kits. People are crazy here.
@@MartijnterHaar Look up the lengths for the Chevy Suburban, Ford Expedition EL, or Toyota Sequoia. Short of dense urban areas, most of America is built to support heavy duty pickups like the Ram 3500, Ford F350, and so on, making large SUVs a non issue for most situations. A car is only too big if it can't fit through a drive through.
I work at the Subaru plant that assembles the Ascent - along with the Impreza, Legacy and Outback. We are currently hiring. It has 19 cup holders bc there is a motor taking space in the rear.
Doug, the exotic and usual car reviews are fun (keep 'em coming), but your regular car reviews on new models are informative and I like to hear your opinion.
He is probably using the iPhone for those tight spaces and angles inside the car. But I still get your point. With his money he should have a professional 4k camera even for inside of the car shootings
He doesn't really need anything else tbh. What seperates him from any other car youtuber is how in depth or in detail he is about everything. It would be nicer to have a professional camera to shoot drive by videos (which is not too often) or for general interior views/ aspects of the car but it's not really necessary for going through the infotainment or seat controls lol.
trying to think of all the things that would be on it. the notebook obviously. a button to roll up/down all windows. turn signal buttons on the steering wheel IIRC.. what else?
@@JungleScene self destruct button. Oh wait...the fully adjustable rear seat headrest driver switch. Personally, i like the rear camera screen in the rear view mirror instead of down near the floor like every other car....it seems more intuitive, and you can turn it off to see your rear passengers. Can't remember what vehicles those were in.
As a new father, I immediate see that the 5th cup holder on the 3rd row is designed for baby bottle. It's smaller than usual and sits in the middle. Good job Subaru. Will change from Outback into this car when (if) I have a second kid lol. Good job Doug with the review.
You missed out on one of the biggest Subaru advantages... their All Wheel Drive system and Boxer engine ! Their AWD has locking/limited slip front, rear, and center differentials... with 3 wheels on ice without traction and 1 wheel with traction, power is sent to the one wheel and it will pull itself out. I’m not aware of many other family SUV’s that can do that. The boxer engine is also very smooth and compact. Since the engine sits lower in the car, center of gravity is lower, which improves safety and handling. Love Subaru!
Kyle Burdick - Actually, I owned two outback’s with CVT’s, and they were really good off road... not rock crawlers...but great in mud, snow, ice and forest roads/trails.
@@brushcreek you do realise the vast majority are open diffs, LSD was on some varients in the rear. The 'symmetrical' drive is oriented around open diffs. Hence the 3 wheels off one on.
logan thompson my main point is... with Subaru, one wheel (out of 4) with traction will get you out of a bind...Try that with any other comparable “AWD” SUV other than a Jeep.
NorthAmerican Auto Did you know that Nissan only made the Cross Cabriolet because Carlos Ghosn’s wife wanted it made? I am 99% sure it went down like this, “honey, if you don’t build this Cross Cabriolet that I want then there will be no sex for you.”
@@97I30T you talking bout the Nissan Murano convertible with the 370z taillights ......they should bring that crossover back because they wasn't even that bad looking
You should have done the touring model. It has a rear view camera that you can turn on and it fills the whole rear view mirror, Incase you have the back full on luggage and can’t see out the back window. It also has a front facing camera for maneuvering in tight spaces
FORKTAILEDD3VIL it’s not gonna have a dual clutch bro. Also he’s in the states, full of pussies who drive auto. I imagine if you bought this in Europe or Japan you could get a standard
@@brenchyalowicois6748 I doubt it subarus prime time ended in 2012 the cars made now are utter crap. I mean in performance they still look all right but captain planet kicked them up the arse real hard.
And it'll probably blow head gaskets every 400 miles until it breaks in half from chassis rust like all Subarus. The interior probably also feels like it's made out of recycled bottles.
10:37 Here in France EVERY MPV has sunshades for years. I mean my parents had a Citroen C8 (launched in 2002) with 4 sunshades : 2 for the middle row and 2 for the third row.
As an owner, I think Doug did a fairly accurate review. Here are my two cents for anyone considering one: Styling: In person I think it looks less like the Pilot and more like a larger Outback. Yes, I know "cars all look the same these days..." I like the styling and it holds up well when parked next to the competition. That said, the Highlander and CX-9 have better styling in my opinion. Acceleration/powertrain: It accelerates really well for what it is. Put the hammer down and it moves. Yes, it has a 4 Turbo, and I was worried about that until I drove it. The Ascent has a bit more torque (277) than the Highlander (263) and Pilot V6 (262) and it's available at a lower RPM (2000 vs 4700). The CVT is not perfect but it has been beefed up for the Ascent and is very good even compared to some automatics. Handling/suspension: it's not sporty but it handles better than one might expect. The ride is smooth and noise is very minimal. Subaru made an excellent highway cruiser. Safety: awesome Eyesight system. I won't buy another daily driver type vehicle without it, or one like it. Also, Subaru lets you get features like rear auto braking and cross traffic alert without having to buy a high end trim. Comfort: My wife, kids and others I've driven have said they like the seats but to me they are hard and overstuffed. They continue the recent Subaru tradition of having painfully aggressive lumbar. As I did in my Outback, I have to remove the plastic piece from inside the driver's seat to avoid backaches. Do they only have women with perfect posture test these seats? Looking online I know I'm not the only one with this complaint, at least when I researched the issue with our 2015 Legacy and 2016 Outback. Also, a hard, barely padded plastic piece under the arm rest in the middle of the second row makes sitting there terrible even for my small daughter. A back cushion is required for more than a short trip. I didn't test drive the Atlas but I've heard they have really comfortable seats. The third row is decent and is better than in the Pilot, which has it's third row practically sitting on the floor. One minor gripe is the driver's seat belt could use another inch of travel up the pillar. Quality: Very good materials throughout the interior, which I liked better then the competition. Subaru reliability is good overall but they do have issues sometimes. This is also a first year model so reliability is a question mark. Practical: can seat 8 (a must for me), can fit tons of stuff, can even tow up to 5,000 pounds (2,000 pounds in base trim). Not sure I would test that capacity in a place like the Rockies but elsewhere it can do the occasional towing. If you do serious towing this is not the vehicle for you. I like that the hitch is integrated into the bumper area and is hidden from view when not in use (unless you don't care and keep the plastic panel off). Value: This is very reasonably priced versus the competition, especially considering all the features you get. AWD (a must for me), a nice interior, good infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a usable third row, 423 cup holders, a very quiet ride, good handling, etc. I was prepared to get a Honda Pilot if I couldn't get a good deal on the Ascent but I don't care for its front end, the dashboard, lack of rear cross traffic alert on all but the top trim level, third row, and just overall impression from the driver's seat. The Pilot is due for a refresh soon and it shows. I was able to get the combination of features I wanted in the Ascent and didn't have to move up to higher priced trim levels. The dealer also worked with me on the price, which they didn't have to do seeing how they could have sold it at sticker to someone else.
@@samm9785 It's been good and I still own it. My comments are about the same. I did end up test driving an Atlas and didn't like it as much. Reliability has been mixed which is not surprising since I bought one of the first ones made. Subaru replaced the battery at 10k miles, I had to replace the fast wearing tires at 20k (with good General Grabber HTS60's), Subaru also paid to refill the AC refrigerant at 22k, rear brakes at 37k (I paid $100 towards it to get new rotors instead of resurfacing), and AC compressor at 44k. I did the front brakes at 45k. The brakes are undersized in the 2019 & 2020 model years and fast wear is a known issue. I have minor gripes about it but like it a lot overall. In another year if prices get reasonable I might buy a 2023 which is a refresh year. If not, then I'll keep it at least until the next gen or if someone else comes up with something better at a reasonable price. I have considered a Telluride too.
My husband and I have been hoping you'd review this SUV! We will be needing a larger family vehicle in the next couple of years and this is one that we've had our eye on since it was announced. Thanks for the information!
That's another one we are considering. We won't be buying new because we can't justify the immediate depreciation, but a 2016 Pilot or newer is on the list! :) My husband is a car person and he's converting me. Lol
Well Doug, after owning at 2019 Ascent LImited for 3 years, I have to say your low scores are unacceptable. Quality is great, engine performance strong, eyesight features exceptional, comfort is a 9 for certain. I'd never turn back and look forward to many more years in my great looking Ascent!
My uncle had one as business car, i think you are overly dramatic. It's nice vehicle but nothing really to brag about. It's no hybrid, fuel is not the greatest. It's reliable but compared to hondas not that much. Considering it's a turbo, it doesn't have much pickup, would've been better with natural aspirated V6 or 2.5L probably would've had same fuel consumption.
I’m a warranty claims administrator and I can confirm that Subaru has struggled with quality since about the early 2000’s. They have one of the highest claims rates in the industry. I’m glad you enjoy yours, but Subaru quality is similar to Chrysler. Customer loyalty is strong and they make exciting products. But ultimately, claims show that Subaru, like Chrysler, have higher than normal issues per 1000 vehicles than the industry average.
The approach lights are actually cool. I went camping & had to get into my car in the pitch black. The approach lights lit up the ground by the door as well as the handle. Pretty nifty. Also the blind spot lights being closer to the window are so much easier to see when driving compared to other cars. Love my new Subaru 👍🏻
@@bahadrerdal2495 The wrx sti and the regular wrx looks like a car made in 2008. It has practically zero upgraded design. There's no way you can call that car beautiful, people buy it cause its a subie
The current WRX and STI look more dated than the same models from 2006.. Really not much going on in terms of modern design techniques, could as well have been designed in 2010 and nobody would bat an eye.
Agreed.. the super Sport and stupidly expensive cars are fun once in a while but normal cars is what Doug needs to do more of. I would follow up with the Explorer as a comparative.
I had been waiting for this for years, but eventually my 2004 Durango finally died and I went with a 2016 Forester XT. Damnit Dodge, I love you but you NEVER hang on long enough.
I love Subarus honestly but theyre not going to attract the competition as fast as they could with their outdated designs. Like every Subaru looks like it was made in 2009-2012. I really wish they would make something handsome for a change
subarus from late 90s to early 00s had such a unique and impressive design too. Since then the designs have just got progressively more boring with each iteration
We just got an ascent premium model with the package that includes push button start and power rear door. We love it. The biggest surprise with the Ascent is the engine. I’ve owned a few Subaru’s before and the engine always seems a little less than what you want. This definitely isn’t the case. This car is quick, especially for the size. The turbocharged engine gives it a nice kick. It handles well, the infotainment system is really nice, and Apple CarPlay is an amazing feature and will be a must have for any future cat purshace. So far I have zero issues with this car.
His acceleration score is not opinion based, it's based on the car's 0-60 time. In which case, IDK why he even includes it, because opinion is the whole point of a rating system. If people just wanted the hard tech specs, then they could just go to the manufacturers website. But yeah, the 1/10 in acceleration is based on it just literally being too slow to register on his scale, which is optimized for reviewing super cars that have 4.0-1.8s 0-60 times.
Our old 2001 Honda Odyssey had 2 cupholders on one side of the third row and one cupholder on the other side. This was to accomodate the center passenger on that third row. I would have to assume that on this Ascent the third cupholder on one side is for that center passenger
Doug your acceleration score needs readjustment in my opinion. At the moment 0-60 in 7 seconds gets the same score as 0-60 in 13. I think anything slower than 10 should be 1. 8-9 secs 2, 6-7 secs 3.
At almost 6'5" I traded my 16 STI Limited for a Premium Ascent after going through knee surgery. Wasn't sure if I'd even like the car however over the years I've grown to become an avid Subaru proponent. At the end of the day for a 4 cyclinder the car is prenty damn impressive. Had to take it back for a radio firmware upgrade due to having issues with the appleplay...aside from that the car is a joy to drive. Granted I'm not enjoying the blistering speed and handling of my STI but in all practicality car suits me fine.
I have question about the CVT.mine shift from 1st to 2nd gears early, then the 2nd gear has no power until I gain speed, or step on the gas. VERY annoying. Also, when I'm driving about 30 or so and accelerating and press the gas little, it downshift or upshifts, the transmission gets very jumpy, really hate it. The only time I'm able to smoothly accelerate is by using cruise control, or by pressing the gas bit more right from stop and keep it that way, otherwise any movement on gas pedal makes it very un-smooth accelerating. Do u experience this?
0-60 in 7.5 for a car that size only scores a 1?!? Doug, you've stuck with your silly acceleration DougScore metric for far too long. Only a vehicle with supercar acceleration can score higher than 1, which is beyond ridiculous. Please change your metric to reflect reality.
He spent minutes (I'm not going to count exactly) on the cupholders and the fact that the seats move. I mean the Explorer had both features in 2001 when I drove one. They are industry standard features that appear on literally every competitor model - what is quirky or feature-y about them? Nothing, in fact, was quirky about this model except the fog lights, the "feedback notebook" and the dual-duty sunglass holder. That's not even getting into the doug score nonsense, where styling is totally subjective and 0-60 is objective to the point of uselessness. You can't compare cars with a scale that goes 1: all production cars, and 5+: hypercar territory.
I wish the "wiper link" feature was standard on all modern vehicles because many modern drivers are absolutely clueless that you should turn your headlights on in any inclement weather!
Exactly. I have a 2021 Toyota Tundra that does not automatically turn on the lights with wipers. I was surprised that Toyota hasn't figured this out yet
Fun fact: the approach light in the mirrors with the Subaru logo actually illuminates the ground approaching the car, so you can see where you're going or if there is anything on the road and it's very dark outside! I actually find it quite useful!
Trigger warning: B9 Tribeca images.
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Back seat cup holder. 2 for the right seat, 2 for the left and the middle person gets 1.
Your acting voice and facial expressions are getting better and better :)
Doug the type of guy to put a blanket on his computer when it’s in sleep mode
I actually put a cloth above my laptop to prevent dust build up :P
mashed potatoes you are a doug
y’all are wilding with these comments !
Hahaha
Old joke...
"Bathed in liquid luxury" and "I am not exactly small"... Famous quotes from Doug's wedding night.
3:45 11:33
@@josebenitez7406 Thanks
Lol XD
The liquid surprise, it's so exciting
I don’t like it. *Not enough cup holders*
I agree
*-Not enough quirks-*
Anything that can’t hold a large McDonald’s cup should not be able to call itself a cup holder. I’m championing legislation to that effect. Join me.
I needed 1 more cup holder
Who eats in McDonald's? It's 2018!
Doug is the type of guy to install cupholders around his house
I believe his house can move, so he'll need those cupholders.
Doug. The type of person to buy a Ford gt, then review a Subaru family van
That's how he affords that GT. Doug is a smart smart smart man!
Robert D. Yeah. Talking about smart, he should review one
SUV*
Van huh? Cars aren't really your thing huh?
@@grunkohlaktionar7474 he already did...
Doug, the type of guy to spray deodorant in the air and run through it.
Guilherme Lopes .....hahahahaha, good one
And wave his arms like a giant cargo shorts-dressed bird
It’s spelt through😂
Jsun Barry ...question..... Do you go through and spell check everyone?
Br Br
I gotta say, the 8 cupholders in my corolla seriously underestimated my beverage needs. The long search for its replacement is finally over.
The Ascent is a must have for any serious beverage man.
My WRX wishes me Happy Birthday. I think it's a cool feature that is very characteristic for Subaru.
"Here at Subaru, we know you love your Subaru, and we want you to know your Subaru loves you back" 10/10
If there were 20 cup holders I would've bought it.
I don't know man, personally I need at least 22.
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@@DarthVader1977
Thank you
@xennex to be honest if you have 8 people in a long ride i guess 16 cupholders can come in handy cause you can have 1 water bottle and any other drink per person
Deal breaker.
Doug the type of guy to call the phone number on the vending machine when his snack gets caught
"Id like to speak to your supervisor"
I did that once and I got a free drink and my 1.50 back
Any upright citizen would do the same
😂😂
Totally man lol
Doug is the kind of guy to show his New Ford GT and then immediately make his next video about a family 3 row SUV. Love you doug lol
My therapist: "Don't worry, Stalking Doug isn't real. He can't hurt you."
Stalking Doug: "I know you're texting because I'm behind you. All the time."
Doug's the type of guy to own a fully-loaded minivan despite not having kids
Are you serious? i think the estate is cooler and calling him an asshole for owning one is unnecessary.
He also has a Ford GT, so....
Well.. Is a Station wagon.. With an AMG bash on it.
@@Eatinbritches Word..
@@idontneedameme3665 someone didn't recieve their v bucks lol
Those were the same 2 bottles of water!! You can't trick me!!
Ray Y Don't upset Doug "The Doug" Demuro!!! He's killed before and he'll kill again
The rear view mirror “approach lights” are actually quite bright in the dark, and illuminate the ground around the doors as you approach with a key fob
Doug's the type guy to eat a candy bar with a knife and fork.
C Swimm could you state it like a Doug deMuro the type of guy to... ?
He's gonna pull a George Costanza on us?
@@noezito8 done.
but everyone does that...
Not funny
Doug the type of guy to ask his phone for consent before he inserts the charging cable.
OMG LOL
Kiran Truter he’s respectful daddy Doug
I'm watching this with two t-shirts on. Feels good, man.
Doug, please review the Subaru Crosstrek.
Doug spoiling us again
>Midsize
>Three Row
*AMERICA INTENSIFIES*
In France, most parking spaces would be too small for this car. But then again, Americans drive huge F150 pick ups, it's only fair they call this "Midsize"
Ibrahim Seck u think an F150 is huge look at an f350
If this is a 'mid-size' SUV, it makes me wonder what a 'large' SUV is. I looked up the Ascent and it is 196.8 inches, which translates to just under 5 metres. I also looked up the BMW X6, which is the largest SUV I know of in Europe (it earned itself the nickname 'Chelsea tractor' in the UK) and it's a bit shorter... (4.9 metres)
Lol Seck, fair enough. F-150's are big vehicles. Even in big cities though (I live in Philadelphia) I regularly see F-250's that have wider tires and lift kits. People are crazy here.
@@MartijnterHaar Look up the lengths for the Chevy Suburban, Ford Expedition EL, or Toyota Sequoia. Short of dense urban areas, most of America is built to support heavy duty pickups like the Ram 3500, Ford F350, and so on, making large SUVs a non issue for most situations. A car is only too big if it can't fit through a drive through.
Get us "Doug's the type of guy..." t shirts!!
mriduls95 ,right on!
My wife said the reason why it has 19 cup holders because it coming out in 2019....duhhhhhhhhh!
Next year's model will have 20 cup holders
And Subaru will have the Vision to add a 20th cup holder in 2020. lol
That's a good one
The 2000 model sucked bobo. 0.o
Can't wait for year 2099
I want to be bathed in liquid luxury!
1895-5818
call me ;)
Ok, you ruined this car to me.
@@carlosandleon Lol.....
Get on your knees and fuck for your freedom.
That's what she said.
2020 ascent with 20 cup holder
Abdullah Al Abdullah Tru
I feel like you work for Subaru xD
Not enough, I guess I'll wait for the 2035 for the 35 cupholders.
A.K.B. I wait for 2099 for 99 cup holders
They should make the CVT better..
How dare you tease us with that Huayra then give us an suv that’s selling point is cup holders.
I work at the Subaru plant that assembles the Ascent - along with the Impreza, Legacy and Outback. We are currently hiring. It has 19 cup holders bc there is a motor taking space in the rear.
can i send my CV? :)
What does the motor do in the rear?
@@creathir It converts electrical energy to mechanical energy. :-)
does one need experience or just passion to apply and work?
Do you recommend this vehicle? Do you think it's worth the buy?
I got so triggered today when I was in geography class and heard some kid say 'there is no difference between 4wd and awd'
"Actually"
What's the difference
I hope you kicked his V-TEC in, yo
Same, to me that's just like saying a truck and an SUV is the same thing
@@Schmidt54 I embarrassed his ass in front of the whole class
Doug the type of guy to get trapped in a revolving door
"as you can see this door doesn't just merely move forward or backwards....it moves in a CIRRRCULAAARR motion. interesting quirk"
You should change your land rover to a Ford GT 0:27
I feel like the bumper-to-bumper menace has had too much impact on the channel to change it just yet.
2005
It's a heritage. Also he seems to have different "logos" :)
We will never forget.
At 10:00 mark of the video ,that R diff warning message placement can’t get any clear! !!! Lol. You made my day.
Doug, the exotic and usual car reviews are fun (keep 'em coming), but your regular car reviews on new models are informative and I like to hear your opinion.
Doug the type of guy to have 2 million subscribers and use an iPhone to record
Doug's the type of guy to save his money for a Ford GT...
He is probably using the iPhone for those tight spaces and angles inside the car. But I still get your point. With his money he should have a professional 4k camera even for inside of the car shootings
He doesn't really need anything else tbh. What seperates him from any other car youtuber is how in depth or in detail he is about everything. It would be nicer to have a professional camera to shoot drive by videos (which is not too often) or for general interior views/ aspects of the car but it's not really necessary for going through the infotainment or seat controls lol.
Shitty iphone mono sound recording.
I for one, am quite satisfied with the quality.
Just wanted to add balance.
Doug type of guy who claps at the movie theater
Or when sitting in a landing airplane
@Bob Dobalina ..you must be new to "Doug the type of guy jokes". Relax, it's just friendly good-natured poking. We all love Doug.
Bob Dobalina go drown in a tub of kool aid internet tough guy. Dont forget to pack ur lunch for school!
Bob type of guy to fight for comedy justice
The steering is not as vulgar or as repulsive as I expected - love it!
Hi Silver Cymbal! Plenty of room in back for weed killers and backpack sprayers!
@@brainwashingdetergent4322 Definitely!
Congratulations on your Ford GT!
You actually deserve it!!!
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Yo Dougie, hey man you need to make a video titled: "I wish every car had it"!
trying to think of all the things that would be on it.
the notebook obviously.
a button to roll up/down all windows.
turn signal buttons on the steering wheel IIRC..
what else?
@@JungleScene The Ford-Lincoln keypad on the B-Pillar for leaving your key in the car and setting a code so that you can get in again!
@@JungleScene self destruct button. Oh wait...the fully adjustable rear seat headrest driver switch. Personally, i like the rear camera screen in the rear view mirror instead of down near the floor like every other car....it seems more intuitive, and you can turn it off to see your rear passengers. Can't remember what vehicles those were in.
There is a Honda small car that has a feature: If you leave your keys in the car/trunk none the locks will lock.
I wish every car had: "Front passenger ejection seat", or a wife "shut the hell-up seat"!
Love it when you upload so many videos a week! :)
Jip H he gotta pay for that ford gt.
@@alejandrooonec6849 He's*
Steve Giardini You must be fun at parties
"I don't text at stoplights but you do and I know that because I'm behind you all the time"
Should I look behind?
So great seeing Subarus on your channel!! Absolutely enjoyed watching this Doug!! Thanks for the upload!!
Doug the type of guy to cover his ears before he farts
When Doug drives a normal car for the first time in ten years and suddenly realizes how much they’ve changed
The car I've been waiting for, but only 19 cup holders!
Doug's the type of guy to get more excited about driving a family SUV than a Ferrari
Doug the type of guy to have work Cargo shorts everyday throughout middle and high school.
Doug the type of guy to eat Chinese food with two forks.
Todd P Doug the type of guys to eat a steak with chopsticks
zhong vince 👀😂😂😂😂😂
zhong vince real good one
I actually tried eating cereal with water using chopstick...
As a new father, I immediate see that the 5th cup holder on the 3rd row is designed for baby bottle. It's smaller than usual and sits in the middle. Good job Subaru. Will change from Outback into this car when (if) I have a second kid lol. Good job Doug with the review.
Still waiting on a review of 2018 Toyota Camry LE
Riceman You don’t like the Accord? I drove both and the handling felt better on the accord. The Camry does look nicer though
Doug craps on the Camry, which is apparently what all of his viewers drive, at every opportunity.
why not the XSE or XSP?
Riceman who cares about a Camry?
This isn't the channel for that!
Thisssssssss is not the Subaru that I have been waiting for....not quirky enough....not enough cup holders.
King Miura yea it needs atleast 35 like wtf
Not a boxter rally car so no not what I've been waiting for.
You missed out on one of the biggest Subaru advantages... their All Wheel Drive system and Boxer engine ! Their AWD has locking/limited slip front, rear, and center differentials... with 3 wheels on ice without traction and 1 wheel with traction, power is sent to the one wheel and it will pull itself out. I’m not aware of many other family SUV’s that can do that. The boxer engine is also very smooth and compact. Since the engine sits lower in the car, center of gravity is lower, which improves safety and handling. Love Subaru!
Dal Brazzell um. You know it has a cvt right? This thing sucks off-road.
Kyle Burdick - Actually, I owned two outback’s with CVT’s, and they were really good off road... not rock crawlers...but great in mud, snow, ice and forest roads/trails.
@@brushcreek you do realise the vast majority are open diffs, LSD was on some varients in the rear. The 'symmetrical' drive is oriented around open diffs. Hence the 3 wheels off one on.
logan thompson my main point is... with Subaru, one wheel (out of 4) with traction will get you out of a bind...Try that with any other comparable “AWD” SUV other than a Jeep.
he missed the trunk also :(
Most people are right handed. The third cup holder is for the middle passenger in the third row.
Nice. How about that center console being longer on the passenger side?
Man just loved the piece about “R” warning thing. The way you just closed the door....subtle but awesome. Nice one Doug
The B9 Tribecca would've sold better if it had a two-door convertible version.
Like a cross cabriolet??
NorthAmerican Auto Did you know that Nissan only made the Cross Cabriolet because Carlos Ghosn’s wife wanted it made? I am 99% sure it went down like this, “honey, if you don’t build this Cross Cabriolet that I want then there will be no sex for you.”
@@97I30T you talking bout the Nissan Murano convertible with the 370z taillights ......they should bring that crossover back because they wasn't even that bad looking
Your joking
@@taytalk2em270 ?
You should have done the touring model. It has a rear view camera that you can turn on and it fills the whole rear view mirror, Incase you have the back full on luggage and can’t see out the back window. It also has a front facing camera for maneuvering in tight spaces
Andddd you have more cupholders?
My wife and I just bought one 3 weeks ago....LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it. We got the Limited version (Tungstun color)
Keith Schlotthauer anything you’re unhappy with so far? We’re looking at buying a couple of these and want to know all the quirks
Doug could do a video about a Base model civic and everybody would still watch it
A CVT SUV. Two of my least favorite automobile acronyms.
FORKTAILEDD3VIL it’s not gonna have a dual clutch bro. Also he’s in the states, full of pussies who drive auto. I imagine if you bought this in Europe or Japan you could get a standard
@@brenchyalowicois6748 I doubt it subarus prime time ended in 2012 the cars made now are utter crap. I mean in performance they still look all right but captain planet kicked them up the arse real hard.
@@brenchyalowicois6748 Yes. I'm sure the average consumer focused on a family car would much prefer a standard.
And it'll probably blow head gaskets every 400 miles until it breaks in half from chassis rust like all Subarus. The interior probably also feels like it's made out of recycled bottles.
@@ofmyownaccord She's not leaking oil, she's sweating power!
Doug is the type of guy to tell people they can text and drive.
Yeah Doug is promoting text and drive that's no bueno
10:37 Here in France EVERY MPV has sunshades for years. I mean my parents had a Citroen C8 (launched in 2002) with 4 sunshades : 2 for the middle row and 2 for the third row.
Okay, but does it have a Bumper to bumper warranty???
Question 1 for Subaru Journal - Why do I have 19 cup holders?
Yass
As an owner, I think Doug did a fairly accurate review. Here are my two cents for anyone considering one:
Styling: In person I think it looks less like the Pilot and more like a larger Outback. Yes, I know "cars all look the same these days..." I like the styling and it holds up well when parked next to the competition. That said, the Highlander and CX-9 have better styling in my opinion.
Acceleration/powertrain: It accelerates really well for what it is. Put the hammer down and it moves. Yes, it has a 4 Turbo, and I was worried about that until I drove it. The Ascent has a bit more torque (277) than the Highlander (263) and Pilot V6 (262) and it's available at a lower RPM (2000 vs 4700). The CVT is not perfect but it has been beefed up for the Ascent and is very good even compared to some automatics.
Handling/suspension: it's not sporty but it handles better than one might expect. The ride is smooth and noise is very minimal. Subaru made an excellent highway cruiser.
Safety: awesome Eyesight system. I won't buy another daily driver type vehicle without it, or one like it. Also, Subaru lets you get features like rear auto braking and cross traffic alert without having to buy a high end trim.
Comfort: My wife, kids and others I've driven have said they like the seats but to me they are hard and overstuffed. They continue the recent Subaru tradition of having painfully aggressive lumbar. As I did in my Outback, I have to remove the plastic piece from inside the driver's seat to avoid backaches. Do they only have women with perfect posture test these seats? Looking online I know I'm not the only one with this complaint, at least when I researched the issue with our 2015 Legacy and 2016 Outback. Also, a hard, barely padded plastic piece under the arm rest in the middle of the second row makes sitting there terrible even for my small daughter. A back cushion is required for more than a short trip. I didn't test drive the Atlas but I've heard they have really comfortable seats. The third row is decent and is better than in the Pilot, which has it's third row practically sitting on the floor. One minor gripe is the driver's seat belt could use another inch of travel up the pillar.
Quality: Very good materials throughout the interior, which I liked better then the competition. Subaru reliability is good overall but they do have issues sometimes. This is also a first year model so reliability is a question mark.
Practical: can seat 8 (a must for me), can fit tons of stuff, can even tow up to 5,000 pounds (2,000 pounds in base trim). Not sure I would test that capacity in a place like the Rockies but elsewhere it can do the occasional towing. If you do serious towing this is not the vehicle for you. I like that the hitch is integrated into the bumper area and is hidden from view when not in use (unless you don't care and keep the plastic panel off).
Value: This is very reasonably priced versus the competition, especially considering all the features you get. AWD (a must for me), a nice interior, good infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a usable third row, 423 cup holders, a very quiet ride, good handling, etc. I was prepared to get a Honda Pilot if I couldn't get a good deal on the Ascent but I don't care for its front end, the dashboard, lack of rear cross traffic alert on all but the top trim level, third row, and just overall impression from the driver's seat. The Pilot is due for a refresh soon and it shows. I was able to get the combination of features I wanted in the Ascent and didn't have to move up to higher priced trim levels. The dealer also worked with me on the price, which they didn't have to do seeing how they could have sold it at sticker to someone else.
How is your experience 3 years later?
@@samm9785 It's been good and I still own it. My comments are about the same. I did end up test driving an Atlas and didn't like it as much. Reliability has been mixed which is not surprising since I bought one of the first ones made. Subaru replaced the battery at 10k miles, I had to replace the fast wearing tires at 20k (with good General Grabber HTS60's), Subaru also paid to refill the AC refrigerant at 22k, rear brakes at 37k (I paid $100 towards it to get new rotors instead of resurfacing), and AC compressor at 44k. I did the front brakes at 45k. The brakes are undersized in the 2019 & 2020 model years and fast wear is a known issue. I have minor gripes about it but like it a lot overall. In another year if prices get reasonable I might buy a 2023 which is a refresh year. If not, then I'll keep it at least until the next gen or if someone else comes up with something better at a reasonable price. I have considered a Telluride too.
423 cup holders 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Doug the type of guy to change his birthday everyday in a Subaru, so he always gets the birthday notification.
2:45 - 3:40 I can't believe Doug invented math.
Doug the type of guy to buy 19 Smart water bottles for a video
CJ White and drink some water out of each one😂
CJ White Doug the type of guy to ask his viewers to borrow 19 Smart water bottles to use in his video and give them the Dougscore (pat. pend.)
Doug is the type of guy that would say “clear” is his favorite color.
I'm sure he only used 2.
@@dinoshavbabies yeah, he clearly only used 2.
So... He'd rather drive a Trabant or a Yugo on the weekends than this.
repapeti as would I. Just another boring mass produced vehicle.
Could you imagine getting any enjoyment out of driving this car?
At least they don't have CVTs
I feel the same way about any SUV when it is on the road. Subaru puts all their fun & excitement points into the WRX. Everything else is practical.
If I had to buy a car for driving around on the weekends, a Trabant or Yugo would be much more interesting than an Ascent.
I have been waiting for this car all my life
Doug the type of guy who claps when finishing his sex
f i n i s h i n g h i s s e x
😐
Finishes the fuck
@@ulyssesubias2326 OMG lol hahaha
I can't stop laughing at "finishing his sex" 12 year olds shouldn't be left alone on the internet.
yeah but dougs that type of guy
My husband and I have been hoping you'd review this SUV! We will be needing a larger family vehicle in the next couple of years and this is one that we've had our eye on since it was announced. Thanks for the information!
Grab a Honda Pilot... Has all of those features PLUS boatloads more!
i'd also go with the Honda Pilot.
That's another one we are considering. We won't be buying new because we can't justify the immediate depreciation, but a 2016 Pilot or newer is on the list! :) My husband is a car person and he's converting me. Lol
@@vasili03 I love Hondas but the Honda doesn't have the four-wheel drive system or all wheel drive system of the Subaru. I hate getting stuck!!
Mid size?
Really, more like a Tahoe
It's not that big, lol.
Its about the size of the Honda Pilot, Chevy Traverse, Ford Explorer...
Looks more like a pathfinder
3 rows is not mid-size IMO
For European standards, it seem very big
Well Doug, after owning at 2019 Ascent LImited for 3 years, I have to say your low scores are unacceptable. Quality is great, engine performance strong, eyesight features exceptional, comfort is a 9 for certain. I'd never turn back and look forward to many more years in my great looking Ascent!
My uncle had one as business car, i think you are overly dramatic.
It's nice vehicle but nothing really to brag about. It's no hybrid, fuel is not the greatest. It's reliable but compared to hondas not that much.
Considering it's a turbo, it doesn't have much pickup, would've been better with natural aspirated V6 or 2.5L probably would've had same fuel consumption.
I’m a warranty claims administrator and I can confirm that Subaru has struggled with quality since about the early 2000’s. They have one of the highest claims rates in the industry. I’m glad you enjoy yours, but Subaru quality is similar to Chrysler. Customer loyalty is strong and they make exciting products. But ultimately, claims show that Subaru, like Chrysler, have higher than normal issues per 1000 vehicles than the industry average.
The approach lights are actually cool. I went camping & had to get into my car in the pitch black. The approach lights lit up the ground by the door as well as the handle. Pretty nifty. Also the blind spot lights being closer to the window are so much easier to see when driving compared to other cars. Love my new Subaru 👍🏻
I'm watching this vid now and I really wanna trade my car in for this one 😂
3:46 - Doug professes his love of being “bathed in liquid luxury”
Doug the type of guy to play a Russian roulette without any bullets in the gun.
I wish he'd play with one in every chamber
Roddy Evans lmao
..and still get shot in the foot!
... the type of guy to play Russian Roulette with an automatic...
Doug the type of guy who gets called out on Regular Car Reviews.
I like subaru's design language
I don't, it's too soccer momish to me.
@@curtisj6349 what about WRX sti tho
@@bahadrerdal2495
The wrx sti and the regular wrx looks like a car made in 2008. It has practically zero upgraded design. There's no way you can call that car beautiful, people buy it cause its a subie
The current WRX and STI look more dated than the same models from 2006.. Really not much going on in terms of modern design techniques, could as well have been designed in 2010 and nobody would bat an eye.
Meh, Subaru's design language is tired and outdated. They used to look a lot more interesting back in 2000-2007
Wait so more cupholders on the passenger side and longer armrests. This car, is the opposite of supercars. This is Passenger focused.
Maybe it's shorter because it's annoying for the driver to have a long armrest when using the "shifter", I'm not sure if choosed the right word.
Shifter is correct, however choosed is not.
It’s a family car man, what did you expect
@@mattschultz2157 haha thanks
Doug is the type of Doug, that makes me dig Dougs
Dig Dug
Subaru the type of company to watch Doug DeMuro videos and put his tech ideas in their cars
Doug is the type of guy who would make a video during a hurricane
BTW I'm in NC
@@AdamSchell303Racing
Same, we bouta get our ass clapped
Yay finally some regular cars!
Riswan AP there was a minivan awhile back, and even a Peugeot SUV 🚙. If it’s interesting to him Doug reviews it.
Maybe "regular" to you money bags.
No Camry tho
Not in Europe
Agreed.. the super Sport and stupidly expensive cars are fun once in a while but normal cars is what Doug needs to do more of. I would follow up with the Explorer as a comparative.
Now the channel has truly peaked. How will Doug ever top this Ascent review?
@Carter Wahlquist better cars don't make better reviews.his trabant and yugo reviews are way more popular than most exotics.
Vw atlas
@Carter Wahlquist and pagani.
@@deathstroke7316 not to mention he had way more fun reviewing those
I had been waiting for this for years, but eventually my 2004 Durango finally died and I went with a 2016 Forester XT. Damnit Dodge, I love you but you NEVER hang on long enough.
They need to bring back the BRAT.
Both!
Sadly Subaru does not seem interested in interesting cars any more.
Doug the type of guy to say “Liquid Luxury”.
If I want to speed up faster in cruise control in my car I just press the accelerator.
Dough is an entertainer, not a automotive journalist and his
"Score chart" proves it.
Yep, anyone can read the window sticker on a vehicle.
I saw one of these today!! it actually looks really good in person!!
I love Subarus honestly but theyre not going to attract the competition as fast as they could with their outdated designs. Like every Subaru looks like it was made in 2009-2012. I really wish they would make something handsome for a change
They only sell to wogs in my country, everyone here wants a ute or a V8 or both
Idiots Out Wandering Around lmaoooo
subarus from late 90s to early 00s had such a unique and impressive design too. Since then the designs have just got progressively more boring with each iteration
I only thought my 1986 Toyota cressida had the birthday reminder. Good to know they are doing it again
taunusv4power That’s cool.
Had to look that up that's hilarious
We just got an ascent premium model with the package that includes push button start and power rear door. We love it. The biggest surprise with the Ascent is the engine. I’ve owned a few Subaru’s before and the engine always seems a little less than what you want. This definitely isn’t the case. This car is quick, especially for the size. The turbocharged engine gives it a nice kick.
It handles well, the infotainment system is really nice, and Apple CarPlay is an amazing feature and will be a must have for any future cat purshace. So far I have zero issues with this car.
He gave it a 1 in acceleration. The Doug scores are ridiculous.
He probably compared it to the Tesla Model X Ludicrous Mode! I’m actually thinking of getting this car!!
His acceleration score is not opinion based, it's based on the car's 0-60 time. In which case, IDK why he even includes it, because opinion is the whole point of a rating system. If people just wanted the hard tech specs, then they could just go to the manufacturers website. But yeah, the 1/10 in acceleration is based on it just literally being too slow to register on his scale, which is optimized for reviewing super cars that have 4.0-1.8s 0-60 times.
Our old 2001 Honda Odyssey had 2 cupholders on one side of the third row and one cupholder on the other side. This was to accomodate the center passenger on that third row. I would have to assume that on this Ascent the third cupholder on one side is for that center passenger
Doug your acceleration score needs readjustment in my opinion. At the moment 0-60 in 7 seconds gets the same score as 0-60 in 13. I think anything slower than 10 should be 1. 8-9 secs 2, 6-7 secs 3.
This was bothering me also. Here in the Netherlands most cars do 0-60mph in 9~14 seconds
7,9 seconds would be considered fast, at least 6/10
trouble is he reviews lots of supercars, and they deserve more points if they have a 2.3 sec versus a 3.1. but yeah, this needs some working on...
C'mon - it's mid size SUV - 7.3s to 60mph is fast (for SUV). I was expecting anything between 9-11s.
should be a 6
Yes, I expected better veracity from the “Doug score” system
This has everything that the 2000 odyssey had
Yet more than the current Pilot
Same thing with 09/11 Highlander.
That's what I was thinking. About my early 2000s Pilot.
At almost 6'5" I traded my 16 STI Limited for a Premium Ascent after going through knee surgery. Wasn't sure if I'd even like the car however over the years I've grown to become an avid Subaru proponent. At the end of the day for a 4 cyclinder the car is prenty damn impressive. Had to take it back for a radio firmware upgrade due to having issues with the appleplay...aside from that the car is a joy to drive. Granted I'm not enjoying the blistering speed and handling of my STI but in all practicality car suits me fine.
Marion Lenoir CarPlay*
@@Fifthcell I stand corrected...Carplay.
I have question about the CVT.mine shift from 1st to 2nd gears early, then the 2nd gear has no power until I gain speed, or step on the gas. VERY annoying. Also, when I'm driving about 30 or so and accelerating and press the gas little, it downshift or upshifts, the transmission gets very jumpy, really hate it. The only time I'm able to smoothly accelerate is by using cruise control, or by pressing the gas bit more right from stop and keep it that way, otherwise any movement on gas pedal makes it very un-smooth accelerating. Do u experience this?
Doug the type of guy to give great reviews and start a 2nd channel 👏🏽
0-60 in 7.5 for a car that size only scores a 1?!? Doug, you've stuck with your silly acceleration DougScore metric for far too long. Only a vehicle with supercar acceleration can score higher than 1, which is beyond ridiculous. Please change your metric to reflect reality.
You can't even take him seriously after this review.
He spent minutes (I'm not going to count exactly) on the cupholders and the fact that the seats move. I mean the Explorer had both features in 2001 when I drove one. They are industry standard features that appear on literally every competitor model - what is quirky or feature-y about them? Nothing, in fact, was quirky about this model except the fog lights, the "feedback notebook" and the dual-duty sunglass holder.
That's not even getting into the doug score nonsense, where styling is totally subjective and 0-60 is objective to the point of uselessness. You can't compare cars with a scale that goes 1: all production cars, and 5+: hypercar territory.
The guy gave a 6 to the RX7, accelerating 0-60 in 5", 25 years ago
I think I've never seen him give better than 1 for acceleration. I guess I watch the wrong reviews. Is a zero possible?
N1RKW 2004 Durangos with a 5.7 hemi do 7s and it’s heavier
I wish the "wiper link" feature was standard on all modern vehicles because many modern drivers are absolutely clueless that you should turn your headlights on in any inclement weather!
Exactly. I have a 2021 Toyota Tundra that does not automatically turn on the lights with wipers. I was surprised that Toyota hasn't figured this out yet
Fun fact: the approach light in the mirrors with the Subaru logo actually illuminates the ground approaching the car, so you can see where you're going or if there is anything on the road and it's very dark outside! I actually find it quite useful!