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hey I'll you suburban nights with your white picket fences if you think Subaru

really mailed it in with its last family SUV effort the Tribeca well I Got News

for you Subaru is back with a new vehicle that

says is a truly large vehicle designed for the American family it's called the

ascent now Subaru already previewed the ascent with an assent concept vehicle

that came out at the last round of auto shows this looks pretty similar here you

see this giant grill it spreads across the nose here comes fairly far down the

bumper a pretty clean bumper setup here overall reminds us of kind of a larger

version of the outback or the Forester Subarus smaller SUV ground clearance

here on the ascent is eight point seven inches that's about as much as it is on

the outback and that's despite this being considerably longer nose to tail

about seven inches longer than the outback right and how bumper-to-bumper

about five inches longer than the old Tribeca you come around the back here a

couple features I'll point out first off check this out if you get a towing

package the actual trailer hitch here sits underneath a removable panel it

kind of keeps a cleaner design here similar to what you get on some luxury

SUVs up here there's an additional camera and that's for the available rear

view mirror system it's a smart rear view camera a rear view mirror system

we've seen on a few other vehicles it actually shows what's behind you -

whatever you might have in the second and third rows it actually sits

underneath where the wiper can swipe with the wiper washer so Subaru says if

it gets dirty you can actually get it clean not to be confused with the back

of camera which actually sits down there pretty straightforward interior here

with the dashboard that kind of waterfalls down here toward the center

console not a ton of storage space as big three row family SUVs should go but

you do get some ease a little tray ahead of here and you can maybe throw some

things in this little shelf right here overall materials at this car at the

Auto Show of course subject to change they seem pretty good there's a lot of

kind of convincing three-dimensional stitching on certain areas of the

dashboard it stays consistent as you get to the second row Subaru didn't cheap

out there lots of family-friendly features here an eight-inch touchscreen

here in this car at the Auto Show apple carplay Android auto there's 19

cupholders and up to 8 USB ports plus a 120 volt household outlet so no one

should really be lacking for power now the second row comes

either as a three seat bench or two separate captain's chairs if you get the

bench it extends maximum seating capacity in the ascent all the way up to

eight people I'm six feet tall that's where I would sit to drive and I have

decent room right here with the seat all the way backwards even with it all the

way forwards it's okay now another editor who's taller than six feet he and

I actually worked out a pretty good compromise between the second row and

the third row it's not terribly roomy back there but it's certainly workable

for adults on short trips that's about as good as it gets in a 3-row crossover

SUV and a first for subaru eyesight will be a standard feature not optional on

the new ascent that includes things like forward collision warning automatic

emergency braking adaptive cruise control a lot more safety features there

standard a turbocharged 4-cylinder puts out about 260 horsepower soon who says

it's good for as much as 5,000 pounds of towing capacity that's very competitive

with other three row SUVs expect a lot more including our driving impressions

and full pricing which Subaru promises will start in the low $30,000 range once

the new ascent goes on sale in the summer of 2018

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Motortrend View:2018 Subaru Crosstrek Manual Part 1 - Duration: 5:28.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek Manual Part 1

2018 Subaru Crosstrek Manual.

The Crosstrek has been a sales hit for Subaru, coming in a solid third place after the larger Outback and Forester through October of this year.

Although it's just an Impreza lifted enough to boost it into the nebulously defined crossover category, the hatchback has carved out a segment for itself by dint of a low starting price and Subie's ineffable greenie-cool factor.

Add some charming and unexpected colors and a set of bold-looking wheels and you have a machine that accounts for 16 percent of the brand's U.S.

sales mix.

Fundamentally, the Crosstrek has found a niche as the Chuck Taylor All-Star of cars: simple, cheap, cheerful, and welcome everywhere.

Nobody is going to make fun of you for buying one.

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For 2018, Subaru has moved the Crosstrek (and the Impreza) to its new Global Platform, and the results are immediately apparent.

Although the 2018 model has gained only 93 pounds over the last stick-shift Crosstrek we tested, the car feels significantly more substantial.

The doors close with a reassuring heft, rather than the cheapoid, tin-can feeling of the previous version.

Engine output has increased a bit, too, up 4 horsepower over the old car's 148.

But we managed just 17 seconds flat in the quarter-mile, which is a half-second slower than the old car.

And the new Crosstrek also was 1.1 seconds slower from zero to 60 mph, needing 9.2 seconds to attain that mark.

One item the new Crosstrek doesn't share with the Impreza is that car's absolutely abysmal five-speed manual transmission (the old Crosstrek also used a five-speed manual).

The Crosstrek's six-speed is a peach, with none of the rubbery jankiness that makes the Impreza's unit unpleasant.

The shifter's action is positive and smooth, while the clutch is communicative and linear in engagement.

And yet the Lineartronic continuously variable automatic, with its stepped "ratios," seems to do a better job keeping the overworked 20-liter boxer four on the boil and yields almost identical results at the test track.

It also gets better gas mileage: 29 mpg combined versus 25 for the stick-shift model, according to the EPA.

Our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test also showed an advantage for the CVT: 32 mpg to the manual's 31.

But overall, in our testing, the manual returned 25 mpg to the CVT's 23.

Which leaves us with a conundrum.

Naturally, we encourage you to save the manuals, but the better overall car can trace its roots to Subaru's tiny Justy, back through DAF's zany Variomatic, and on to your French granddad's old Mobylette.

Yeah, we're scratching our heads a bit, too.

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Motortrend View:2018 Subaru Impreza - Duration: 4:25.

2018 Subaru Impreza

2018 Subaru Impreza.

Standard all-wheel drive, fantastic safety ratings, and a comprehensive suite of infotainment features make the Subaru Impreza a compelling choice in the compact-car marketplace.

A handsome but subdued exterior style and a durable, businesslike cabin give the Impreza broad appeal, and its predictable and athletic chassis provides driving enjoyment for those who care.

If only its engine—a 152-hp 20-liter flat-four—made more power and were mated to a better transmission.

Fuel efficiency and acceleration performance both suffer, and no one will enjoy rowing the notchy shifter that comes with the standard five-speed manual transmission.

Focusing on the equipment and the all-weather confidence, the Impreza is a car we're happy to recommend, but it would still need an inspired powertrain to achieve greatness.

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After a comprehensive redesign for 2017, the Impreza sees one simple change for 2018: The headlamps on Premium, Sport, and Limited models will automatically illuminate if the windshield wipers are activated.

Otherwise, the only change is a $100 increase in the Impreza's base price.

The Subaru Impreza was redesigned for 2017.

Longer, wider, and lower than its predecessor, the new Impreza sits on an all-new chassis that is 70 percent stiffer than the prior car's.

Built at the company's plant in Lafayette, Indiana, the fifth-generation Impreza features Subaru's Starlink touchscreen infotainment system and mild revisions to the carryover 20-liter flat-four, which makes 152 horsepower—a barely noticeable gain of four horses compared with the previous-generation Impreza.

Moving one rung up from the base 20i model is the midrange Premium trim, which starts at $22,155.

It's our pick of the lineup and comes standard with comfort and convenience features such as:.

• All-wheel drive• Heated seats and a windshield wiper de-icer• Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Selecting the hatchback body style adds $500 to our Impreza Premium, and we'd also select the $1395 EyeSight Driver Assist Technology package, which includes adaptive cruise control, automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and fog lamps.

Our Impreza wears a price tag of $24,050.

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Motortrend View:Exclusive 2019 Subaru Ascent Prototype First Drive: Biggest Subie Ever 1 - Duration: 5:21.

Exclusive 2019 Subaru Ascent Prototype First Drive: Biggest Subie Ever 1

Exclusive 2019 Subaru Ascent Prototype First Drive: Biggest Subie Ever.

Subaru executives don't like to say the "T" word.

The 2006 B9 Tribeca was the first time a three-row family vehicle wore the Pleiades badge, but it was too small and missed the mark.

After two generations, the automaker quietly pulled the plug in 2014.

It was one of the few missteps for a brand whose recent years have been marked by seemingly unstoppable sales growth.

Lesson learned, Subaru has spent the past five years concocting a true three-row family hauler worthy of the North American market and the Subaru brand.

Getting this version right is key: Subaru owners love their cars, but when they need to trade in their Forester or Outback for a larger vehicle, they have had to leave the brand.

Into the fray comes the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent, the largest, heaviest, most expensive Subaru to date.

This new flagship, available as a seven- or eight-passenger vehicle, makes its debut in the heart of the midsize crossover segment, which includes the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder, Mazda CX-9, the smaller GMC Acadia, and the new Volkswagen Atlas.

Stiff competition, no doubt.

If you thought the Ascent was going to to repeat the error of being on the small side, think again.

At 196.8 inches in length, it is bigger than the Highlander, Pilot, and Acadia and only a few inches shorter than the rest of the pack.

Those dimensions are impressive given that the Ascent rides on the same new Subaru Global Platform that underpins the 2017 Impreza and little Crosstrek wagon.

SPG was made longer, wider, and stiffer to accommodate the Ascent's size, mass, and towing capability, said Kazuhito Ozora, Subaru's deputy general manager of the Total Vehicle Performance Integration Department in Japan.

Now you know why the Impreza and Crosstrek are so stiff; the Ascent needed a strong starting point and has been further bolstered from what was given to the smaller models.

If you thought the Ascent was going to to repeat the error of being on the small side, think again.

Subaru might be a latecomer to the segment with the Ascent—a name chosen from hundreds that fit the adventurous themes the brand promotes—but it did its homework, benchmarking the Pathfinder's size and seating, the CX-9's dynamics, the Highlander's packaging, and the Explorer's appeal.

Codenamed TR8, the Ascent was developed in Japan but will be built at Subaru's plant in Lafayette, Indiana.

All 60,000 annual units are for North America; the plant can build more if needed.

It will be available in base, Premium, Limited, and Touring trim levels.

The pricing ladder will be announced closer to the on-sale date this spring, but we're told the Ascent will start just above $30,000.

The goal was a properly sized, well-equipped, safe family vehicle that drives well.

Easier said than done.

To assess how close the team came to the mark, we got an exclusive first drive of a prototype and a chance to rummage through it.

The Ascent is the first to get Subaru's new 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged flat-four engine, which will show up in other future models.

The horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine generates 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.

Subaru's R&D test drivers recorded a 0–60-mph time of 7.3 seconds, beating their times for the CX-9 and the Explorer four-cylinder turbos.

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Motortrend View:Exclusive 2019 Subaru Ascent Prototype First Drive: Biggest Subie Ever 2 - Duration: 6:37.

Exclusive 2019 Subaru Ascent Prototype First Drive: Biggest Subie Ever 2

The global platform is designed to accommodate hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and pure electric vehicles, but there are no immediate plans to electrify the Ascent, said Peter Tenn, advanced product concept manager at Subaru of America.

While driving the camouflaged CUV (a non-camouflaged model is shown here), we noticed throttle response and acceleration were strong from a stop but wished for more power for passing at cruising speed with the pedal mashed to the floor.

It is the same beef we have with the 20-liter in the smaller Crosstrek.

It's part of the industry move toward smaller engines, and Subaru wants best-in-class fuel economy.

Certified mileage figures are expected in January.

Much effort went into mitigating noise, vibration, and harshness as measured from each row.

During our drive, road noise was minimal, and conversations were easily heard between the driver and those in the back.

The efficacy of the damping system became evident on stretches of Michigan's notoriously poor roadways.

The flat-four is mounted low in the structure, giving the crossover a lower center of gravity.

On our brief drive, the prototype felt  planted and exhibited minimal body roll on roads that had a competitor wallowing.

In terms of dynamics, the benchmark was the Mazda CX-9, and the Ascent compared favorably.

Steering was responsive without needing a lot of input.

The continuously variable transmission mimics gear shifts.

Whether that is necessary remains debatable, but the shifting was well-placed and pleasant.

Standard paddle shifters allow for mimicked downshifts to enable engine braking.

The CVT also was upgraded so the bigger Ascent can tow 5,000 pounds.

It has trailer stability assist to mitigate sway—but there is no trailer assist for backing up, a feature emerging on pickups and large SUVs.

The Ascent has Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system, hill descent control, auto hold for parking on a hill, and X-Mode to reduce wheel slip.

A smart rearview mirror gives you the option of a camera view if the vehicle is loaded to the gills.

Despite its 8.7 inches of ground clearance, it is easy to get in and out.

The interior is wide and spacious, and cargo room behind the third row beats much of the competition.

A bench second row makes it an eight-passenger vehicle, or switch to captain's chairs at no charge.

All seats recline, and everyone gets a sunshade, reading light, and ventilation in the ceiling.

The moonroof extends over only the first two rows.

The sliding mechanism of the second-row seat is one of the smoothest and easiest we've tried, and it doesn't take a feat of strength to pull the seat back up after being folded flat.

As you crawl to the third row, a second half-step is required to reach the higher floor level.

Adults will fit in the third row but with little room to spare.

A nice touch: Grab handles on top of the second-row captain's chairs, similar to the ones on Japan's bullet trains, help access the third row.

There are power outlets, Wi-Fi, and eight USB ports in order to reduce the need for seat-mounted DVD screens.

There are also 19 cupholders.

Up front are ledges for phones, Starlink for connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Harman Kardon stereo (yes, with a volume knob).

There is even a trip-reset button—no scrolling through menus.

The Eyesight dual-camera system can bring the vehicle to an emergency stop from any speed and provides a long list of advanced safety and driver assistance features including lane keep assist, which in the Ascent gently pushes the vehicle back between lane markers and lets you drive longer than most after warning the driver to resume steering.

Subaru expects the Ascent to get top safety scores.

For a maker of small vehicles, it's a tricky feat to upsize one's ambitions.

But Subaru has done well its second time around.

The use of space is thoughtful, and it does not feel big or unwieldy on the road.

It still comes across as a Subaru—though customers will have to get used to one big change: You no longer have to reach for the floor to unlock the fuel door.

We think Subie fans will quickly adapt.

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Motortrend View:2018 Subaru Crosstrek Manual Part 2 - Duration: 4:15.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek Manual Part 2

The manual gearbox also is restricted to the Crosstrek's two lower trim levels—20i and 20i Premium—since top-spec Limited models are CVT only.

At $23,510 as tested, our Premium manual model features an interior that puts the previous Crosstrek's to shame and finally feels segment appropriate (admittedly, not much of a task).

The comfortable cloth seats are nicely stitched together with orange thread, which also is found on the leather shifter and the steering wheel to add a spot of playful fun.

The Starlink infotainment system features a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, and although it isn't a standout in the world of in-car multimedia, it at least manages not to engender bouts of woeful frustration.

With this latest Crosstrek, Subaru has clearly opted to tune the chassis for comfort, and paired with the extra solidity of the structure, the decision pays dividends.

The new machine offers excellent ride quality without sacrificing everyday handling.

Push the small crossover to the max, however, and things come unstuck in the form of excessive understeer.

We managed 0.81 g on the skidpad, which puts it ahead of the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk's 0.72 g and the Nissan Rogue Sport's 0.79 g; it's on par with the Kia Soul Turbo but is 003 g behind our lower-riding Impreza hatchback long-termer.

Given that shoppers in the segment are more likely to be entranced by the thought of knocking over an REI than dodging cones on an autocross course, the cornering performance certainly is competent for the segment.

What's more, up to the limit, the Crosstrek feels perfectly content to zip down a country lane, soaking up imperfections without isolating the pilot from the business of driving.

And even though the steering is low on feel, it's at least accurate, and the chassis does its darnedest to hold the driver's desired line.

Those concerned with maximum lifted-compact-wagon enjoyment might find themselves tempted by Volkswagen's Golf Alltrack, but the manual-equipped German's base price is almost $4000 north of the Subie's.

Put another way, for the price of an Alltrack, you could buy a Crosstrek and a really nice used dirtbike.

Bonus? Among other colors, the Subaru can be ordered in a KTM-esque orange or a Yamaha-adjacent blue, for those who prize vehicular color coordination.

The new Crosstrek continues the previous car's tradition of value, utility, and flannel-flyin', millennial-baiting pizzazz, and its second iteration is better in just about every conceivable way (except for at the drag strip).

And while we do think the CVT powertrain works a bit better than the manual in this application, by opting to shift your own gears you'll save a thousand bucks and find yourself rewarded by a genuinely well-executed and pleasant gearbox.

Pay your money and take your choice.

It's hard to lose either way.

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Motortrend View:Exclusive 2019 Subaru Ascent Prototype First Drive: Biggest Subie Ever 1 - Duration: 3:39.

Exclusive 2019 Subaru Ascent Prototype First Drive: Biggest Subie Ever 1

Exclusive 2019 Subaru Ascent Prototype First Drive: Biggest Subie Ever.

Subaru executives don't like to say the "T" word.

The 2006 B9 Tribeca was the first time a three-row family vehicle wore the Pleiades badge, but it was too small and missed the mark.

After two generations, the automaker quietly pulled the plug in 2014.

It was one of the few missteps for a brand whose recent years have been marked by seemingly unstoppable sales growth.

Lesson learned, Subaru has spent the past five years concocting a true three-row family hauler worthy of the North American market and the Subaru brand.

Getting this version right is key: Subaru owners love their cars, but when they need to trade in their Forester or Outback for a larger vehicle, they have had to leave the brand.

Into the fray comes the all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent, the largest, heaviest, most expensive Subaru to date.

This new flagship, available as a seven- or eight-passenger vehicle, makes its debut in the heart of the midsize crossover segment, which includes the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder, Mazda CX-9, the smaller GMC Acadia, and the new Volkswagen Atlas.

Stiff competition, no doubt.

If you thought the Ascent was going to to repeat the error of being on the small side, think again.

At 196.8 inches in length, it is bigger than the Highlander, Pilot, and Acadia and only a few inches shorter than the rest of the pack.

Those dimensions are impressive given that the Ascent rides on the same new Subaru Global Platform that underpins the 2017 Impreza and little Crosstrek wagon.

SPG was made longer, wider, and stiffer to accommodate the Ascent's size, mass, and towing capability, said Kazuhito Ozora, Subaru's deputy general manager of the Total Vehicle Performance Integration Department in Japan.

Now you know why the Impreza and Crosstrek are so stiff; the Ascent needed a strong starting point and has been further bolstered from what was given to the smaller models.

If you thought the Ascent was going to to repeat the error of being on the small side, think again.

Subaru might be a latecomer to the segment with the Ascent—a name chosen from hundreds that fit the adventurous themes the brand promotes—but it did its homework, benchmarking the Pathfinder's size and seating, the CX-9's dynamics, the Highlander's packaging, and the Explorer's appeal.

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