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I've been researching, almost bought the Ascent, but the dealer is out of it. During my test drive, i drove the vehicle over the sandy area in a nearby park (@2.5-3" sandy). it was performing fine (but it is only <200ft so can't really tell)
If i buy, it would be the Limited, with additional 4x18" wheel+tire for All-Terrain when i need to go into the backcountry, this leads to my following questions (technical).
I understand Subaru has a good ground clearance, however, with the Ascent, its wheelbase is over 114". Based on what i read, it may limit the ability for its backcountry/off-road.
For the technical or anyone has taking the car to backcountry:
1. How does the car handle driving in "off-road" condition or backcountry?
a. Sandy? beach or sand (how deep the sand? there is a video they test drive on Canon Beach, OR)
b. Muddy?
c. Rocky? like in Death Valley trail
2. Any educated calculation on impact of longer wheelbase and the "break-over angle" on the ascent in comparison to Outback and Forester?
I have seen this video:
If i buy, it would be the Limited, with additional 4x18" wheel+tire for All-Terrain when i need to go into the backcountry, this leads to my following questions (technical).
I understand Subaru has a good ground clearance, however, with the Ascent, its wheelbase is over 114". Based on what i read, it may limit the ability for its backcountry/off-road.
For the technical or anyone has taking the car to backcountry:
1. How does the car handle driving in "off-road" condition or backcountry?
a. Sandy? beach or sand (how deep the sand? there is a video they test drive on Canon Beach, OR)
b. Muddy?
c. Rocky? like in Death Valley trail
2. Any educated calculation on impact of longer wheelbase and the "break-over angle" on the ascent in comparison to Outback and Forester?
I have seen this video: