That's a great way for Subaru to give those interested a chance to sit in the Ascent, assuming that's an option for show goers? Tink they may even allow people to test drive the Ascent on a closed course in the parking lot somewhere?
Spare tire does not appear to be full size. See my post elsewhere in this forum here: http://www.ascentforums.com/forum/12-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension/897-spare-tire.html#post7169I'll be at the Houston Auto Show. If y'all have any requests of technical specs, let me know and I'll try to confirm.
-spare tire (full width or donut)
-physical coolant gauge (analog, digital, or none)
I'd heard the same thing by someone else you attended the Indy Auto Show. Was it like this with other makes and models of cars that were also on display? Is this typical? I am thinking of going to the Philly Auto Show, and assuming it will be the same way (can't sit inside) at all the auto shows. I guess they are protecting from damage, but even if the car got trashed, I think it might be worth the investment...immersing potential customers in the experience of sitting in the car could "pre-sell" a lot of cars, making up for the cost of the one on display.You could open the doors and see inside, but no one was allowed to get in the Ascent. The doors were blocked by plexiglas panels and the rear area was barred off. The interior was very nice looking and roomy (especially the second row).
I contacted Subaru via Facebook to verify accessibility of the Ascent because we're going to the Portland Auto Show and this is what they sent me back: "we confirmed with our auto show team that the Ascents will be open and accessible at all auto shows from now on. The early shows had very early production units that weren’t built for lots of in and out, so we kept those units locked."I'd heard the same thing by someone else you attended the Indy Auto Show. Was it like this with other makes and models of cars that were also on display? Is this typical? I am thinking of going to the Philly Auto Show, and assuming it will be the same way (can't sit inside) at all the auto shows. I guess they are protecting from damage, but even if the car got trashed, I think it might be worth the investment...immersing potential customers in the experience of sitting in the car could "pre-sell" a lot of cars, making up for the cost of the one on display.
Thanks for finding that information! I may make another trip to the upcoming Cincinnati Auto Show if that is the case. There is a big difference between looking at a vehicle up close and actually sitting in it!I contacted Subaru via Facebook to verify accessibility of the Ascent because we're going to the Portland Auto Show and this is what they sent me back: "we confirmed with our auto show team that the Ascents will be open and accessible at all auto shows from now on. The early shows had very early production units that weren’t built for lots of in and out, so we kept those units locked."
I wanted to make sure that it would be open before we make the 7 hour drive to portland just to see it!