[Landshark]

Thanks for posting. The problem that I am having is people drag their suitcases out of the back and the sloped part of the bumper is getting scratched. It looks like the OEM version covers the sloped part of the bumper completely. But I can’t tell from your photo if the Weathertech covers this area.

Does the Weathertech cover the sloped area completely?

Thanks for your help.

It does cover the edge/lip of the bumper. It comes down over the edge maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Not a ton, but enough to protect it from stepping on at an angle.

 

[curyam]

I can't wait to see it on an Ascent. I went ahead and put the OEM version on my car. The "black chrome" was also available, but it wouldn't match anything on my Limited. The Weathertech one is intriguing.

Looks like you have the factory trailer hitch? Did you do a custom cut out on the center trim panel? Look great!

 

[rockthebeef]

Looks like you have the factory trailer hitch? Did you do a custom cut out on the center trim panel? Look great!

Yes, and thanks! I'm certainly not the first to make a cutout for the hitch cover. The method I used was to put tape on the backside, then I wrote on the receiver with a black marker. I put the cover back on and pressed the panel so that the marker would leave an impression. From there I cut out a 3.5x11" hole with a dremel. I sanded it a bit and trimmed it with door edge trim. There are a few threads here with different people's version of this concept.

 

[zachavm]

@rockthebeef It looks like the bumper cover doesn't stretch all the way to the sides. Is that just because it is already starting to curve up at that point? Do you feel like the coverage is good or lacking?

 

[rockthebeef]

@rockthebeef It looks like the bumper cover doesn't stretch all the way to the sides. Is that just because it is already starting to curve up at that point? Do you feel like the coverage is good or lacking?

I have the OEM protector, not the Weathertech one mainly being discussed in this thread. But I would say yes, it covers about as much as the flat part as much as possible before the side begin to curve up. I think the coverage is good, but the ultimate coverage would be to add one of those flaps that fold out of the cargo area and drape over the bumper.

 

[Landshark]

@rockthebeef It looks like the bumper cover doesn't stretch all the way to the sides. Is that just because it is already starting to curve up at that point? Do you feel like the coverage is good or lacking?

I have the OEM protector, not the Weathertech one mainly being discussed in this thread. But I would say yes, it covers about as much as the flat part as much as possible before the side begin to curve up. I think the covereage is good, but the ultimate coverage would be to add one of those flaps that fold out of the cargo area and drape over the bumper.

It's the same with the Weathertech one. It doesn't go all the way to the edges (left/right edges) of the bumper. Looks about the same width as the OEM one from the pic above.

 

[rlb81]

Yes, and thanks! I'm certainly not the first to make a cutout for the hitch cover. The method I used was to put tape on the backside, then I wrote on the receiver with a black marker. I put the cover back on and pressed the panel so that the marker would leave an impression. From there I cut out a 3.5x11" hole with a dremel. I sanded it a bit and trimmed it with door edge trim. There are a few threads here with different people's version of this concept.

This has been on my list of stuff to do, thanks for the details.

 

[betterdealexchange53]

Does anyone have a line going down on the left side of their bumper? Subaru says it normal on my 2023 ascent

 

[betterdealexchange53]

I was on the notification list waiting for WeatherTech to make a bumper cover available for the 2023 Subaru Ascent and got the email that's they are ready to order today!

2023 Subaru Ascent BumperTopper - rear bumper guard custom fit for virtually any make and model car or SUV. | WeatherTech

2023 Subaru Ascent Get the ultimate protection with WeatherTech BumperTopper, a rear bumper guard that shields your vehicle’s rear bumper from everyday damage.

www.weathertech.com

Price at the time of this post shows $49.95 for me (USD).

I just put in my order. I've been looking for an official bumper cover that is black (instead of chrome), so am excited to get this.

(pic taken from weathertech's website)

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I can't wait to see it on an Ascent. I went ahead and put the OEM version on my car. The "black chrome" was also available, but it wouldn't match anything on my Limited. The Weathertech one is intriguing.

Can you see a line on the left side of your bumper near the square thing?