by "JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
Published 12/03/2017 at 22:56
by "JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
Published 12/03/2017 at 22:56
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I mean, I do think the front end treatment looks better than the Highlander, but is it really Subaru if you just cram a flat-4 in a Toyota?
how does Oppo feel? I’m just curious....
"CB" (jrcb)
12/03/2017 at 23:03, STARS: 3
As a man who isn’t in the market for one, but appreciates that it’s additional income for Subaru,
"JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
12/03/2017 at 23:07, STARS: 3
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
12/03/2017 at 23:16, STARS: 0
I’m... Okay with it. It looks somewhat muscular without being over-the-top “RAWR I’m an ANGRY car!!!“ if you get what I’m saying.
Who knows. Being a Subaru, there’s a decent chance that there will be some decent aftermarket support. I’d be 100% okay to see this things lifted and kitted out like somewhat modern Foresters and Outbacks
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
12/03/2017 at 23:24, STARS: 1
Its a taller 8 seat outback, its EXACTLY what Subaru needs for its showroom.
"wafflesnfalafel" (wafflesnfalafel1)
12/03/2017 at 23:29, STARS: 1
It’s a “Foresterized” Legacy. Good expansion of their lineup. I predict many dogs hauled by these.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
12/03/2017 at 23:32, STARS: 1
FYI that’s the vision concept, this is the production one.
"JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
12/03/2017 at 23:38, STARS: 2
Still looks better than the Highlander.... Not that thats very hard these days...
"E92M3" (E46M3)
12/04/2017 at 00:37, STARS: 0
One day Outback owners will have 2 or 3 kids, and will need/want a larger vehicle. I think i’d still get a Highlander over this myself, but I could see this being a natural progression for a large percentage of current Subaru owners.
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
12/04/2017 at 05:03, STARS: 0
I think that’s their plan. I’m already thinking of trading my Outback for one.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
12/04/2017 at 09:01, STARS: 0
It’s not a Highlander, it’s a Subaru platform.
"JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
12/04/2017 at 10:32, STARS: 1
um... Have you looked at the doors, b,c,d pillar, and dashboard? The a pillar is slightly modified from the Highlander, but the shut lines on the doors and rear glass are identical, also, aside from the infotainment software the dash is identical to the highlander. All the major shapes and design cues are identical. If its not a Highlander, it’s not a Highlander in the same way the BRZ isn’t a FRS. They may be slightly more different , given the Ascent has a boxer engine and symetrical AWD... But if they don’t share major components I will eat my internet hat.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
12/04/2017 at 11:03, STARS: 0
You posted a picture of the Ascent concept, not the production version.
The Subaru Ascent website says: “The 2019 Ascent is built on the Subaru Global Platform using extensive high-strength steel. With great durability, rigidity and vibration resistance, the Ascent platform is designed to provide a quiet interior and excellent driving feel now and for years to come.”
The Subaru Global Platform was introduced on the 2017 Impreza/Crosstrek, the Ascent is the second vehicle built on a larger variant of this platform, and the platform will eventually percolate over to every other model (outside the BRZ) as they are refreshed.
The Highlander is built on the Toyota K Platform .
So yes, while there are many visual similarities between the Ascent and Highlander...
They do not share a platform.
"JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
12/05/2017 at 16:53, STARS: 0
they’re so freaking similar it’s unsettling. They’re within .2" of each other in all dimensions except overall length and wheelbase, the Ascent is indeed a couple inches longer.
