One of those looks like a cast assembly, which is more prone to cracking on impact. The Subaru assemblies are supposedly* designed to bend and absorb serious impact force to save far more expensive repairs. As a for instance, this happened to me.What's your opinion on it? how strong and durable is Ascent's relatively weak "sticks" looking comparing with other brands? Say Enclave, Traverse, etc rear chassis?
Let me know what you think plz..
Pretty sure Subaru was behind that. They've been actively pushing for off-road reviews, including this gem of a video showing an Ascent Touring with 20" stock Falken street tires chewing up the beach.Great videos and happy to see that automotive publications are testing the off road capability of the Ascent right off the bat. Definitely seems like that have package some impressive tech into this new CVT system.
Were you able to convince the dealer to do the swap?Pretty sure Subaru was behind that. They've been actively pushing for off-road reviews, including this gem of a video showing an Ascent Touring with 20" stock Falken street tires chewing up the beach.
I was seriously considering begging the dealer to zero cost (to me) swap a set of 18's and then let them make a few bucks off a Premium or Base customer doing the upgrade.
This vid shows driving, towing, beach (5m3s, 6m8s), windy roads and more...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtrSmo11zyo
After seeing the video, I am debating if I want to. I see the dealer on Saturday, and now I am not sure.Were you able to convince the dealer to do the swap?
Well, there's been some misinformation about the Ascent posted in articles. And, every new release, it seems similar misinformation is spread about the latest Subie generation. For instance, there's a site talking about the Ascent AWD in a way that basically says it's FWD with rear assist like the competition (but a very reactive version of that)... duh, no, it seems so "reactive" because it's full time AWD.So...what is all the obsession about the diagonal test? Does this help validate your purchase somehow?
I’m just curious because I mean...it’s a Subaru; it should be almost given that based on their AWD history, that it will do just fine.
...and somehow a diagonal test would convince them of this?Well, there's been some misinformation about the Ascent posted in articles. And, every new release, it seems similar misinformation is spread about the latest Subie generation. For instance, there's a site talking about the Ascent AWD in a way that basically says it's FWD with rear assist like the competition (but a very reactive version of that)... duh, no, it seems so "reactive" because it's full time AWD.
And, for 90% of non Subaru owners, and even a big percent of Subaru owners, they don't understand the difference.
I've not seen that. And on single wheel, I've seen virtually none once you get to single rear wheel, except the Subaru....and somehow a diagonal test would convince them of this?
I've seen "barely" capable suvs complete/do well on diagonal tests.
hahaha...yep :grin: