[ascentico]

We, at Torque News, have been asked by readers if Subaru will produce a 2019 Ascent plug-in hybrid. It could be coming soon. Here is the answer.

We think Subaru may develop their own proprietary hybrid technology in-house for the Ascent, coupled with the new 2.4-liter turbo engine or another smaller direst-injection turbo boxer engine.

 

[Mr. WRX]

Here's the link...
https://www.torquenews.com/1084/when-subaru-will-produce-ascent-3-row-phev

I'm forward to it!

 

[ascentico]

Thank you Mr. WRX. Best wishes everyone.

 

[Mr. WRX]

Thank you Mr. WRX. Best wishes everyone.

You're welcome!

 

[Ascension]

But why plug in and not the usual kind of hybrid?

 

[R P]

But why plug in and not the usual kind of hybrid?

I think you need at least a plug-in to get the EV rebates. Personally, I would prefer a plug-in, just because where we live, most of the trips are pretty short. But there is usually a pretty hefty premium for EV of any kind, so need the rebate to make them feasible.

 

[Trey T]

But why plug in and not the usual kind of hybrid?

Those that want a Tesla but not quite there yet, in terms of all-time EV commitment or cost, but give a good alternative and a soft entry into the EV market.

If Subaru implement the new Panasonic/Tesla new battery cell 2170 w/ higher power density, it would make the Ascent more interesting.

 

[Mr. WRX]

We, at Torque News, have been asked by readers if Subaru will produce a 2019 Ascent plug-in hybrid. It could be coming soon. Here is the answer.

We think Subaru may develop their own proprietary hybrid technology in-house for the Ascent, coupled with the new 2.4-liter turbo engine or another smaller direst-injection turbo boxer engine.

I'm looking forward to it. Hope there's government incentive.