Hello,
I have a '22 premium that has about 17k miles.
The Ascent has been great to drive and has had no issues.
I am considering upgrading it into an overland/soft roading rig, but am questioning it's capability.
This is mainly due to the approach, departure, and break over angles of the vehicle. Also it is a unibody construction.
However, the AWD system is absolutely amazing and is like having front and rear lockers.
So I am debating upgrading the Ascent with AT tires, a 1-2" lift, skid plates, and possibly new bumpers.
On the other hand I am just considering buying a second vehicle like a Ford Bronco, jeep, or Mid Size pickup truck.
I wanted to get people's experience and see what everyone thinks about the Ascent as an off-road and overland rig. I have read some previous threads but the info seems a bit mixed.
Some people say that it is not super capable and others say they can go on most trails without issue.
I've taken my Ascent onto beaches, gravel roads, and deep snow and it has been amazing. However, on one forest service road I decided to turn around instead of risking my bumper.
im interested to see people's experiences
Edit: after wasting thousands I can confirm nobody should do this. Buy a truck. The Ascent sucks. Primitive Skids plates still have issues and the lift was basically pointless. It's a good highway car but flat out stinks off-road.
I have a '22 premium that has about 17k miles.
The Ascent has been great to drive and has had no issues.
I am considering upgrading it into an overland/soft roading rig, but am questioning it's capability.
This is mainly due to the approach, departure, and break over angles of the vehicle. Also it is a unibody construction.
However, the AWD system is absolutely amazing and is like having front and rear lockers.
So I am debating upgrading the Ascent with AT tires, a 1-2" lift, skid plates, and possibly new bumpers.
On the other hand I am just considering buying a second vehicle like a Ford Bronco, jeep, or Mid Size pickup truck.
I wanted to get people's experience and see what everyone thinks about the Ascent as an off-road and overland rig. I have read some previous threads but the info seems a bit mixed.
Some people say that it is not super capable and others say they can go on most trails without issue.
I've taken my Ascent onto beaches, gravel roads, and deep snow and it has been amazing. However, on one forest service road I decided to turn around instead of risking my bumper.
im interested to see people's experiences
Edit: after wasting thousands I can confirm nobody should do this. Buy a truck. The Ascent sucks. Primitive Skids plates still have issues and the lift was basically pointless. It's a good highway car but flat out stinks off-road.