![]() ![]() Subaru and Nissan seem to have figured these out best among the automakers, their purpose being smooth and efficient power that saves fuel. Power is linked to the AWD system via a Lineartronic CVT or continuously variable transmission. This is the newer 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that pounds out 260 horsepower, enough to gallop up to highway speeds with ease while dispensing only moderate engine drone, something my Outback has aplenty. Subie is known for its boxer engines, also known as horizontally-opposed as the pistons move back and forth nearly horizontally like a boxer’s arms. Power is another water bottle in Ascent’s backpack. ![]() A trip out Holy Hill way proved its grip and stability in sweeping turns littered with falling leaves, and its comfort on some questionable rural roads. Most large utes feel big and somewhat cumbersome, not the Ascent. Visit Hanover Toyota in Hanover PA serving Gettysburg. Handling too is nimble considering this is a 196.8-inch long vehicle. Used 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition Sport Utility Magnetite Gray Metallic for sale - only 39900. I own an Outback and the ride in the longer wheelbase Ascent is light years smoother, not that the Outback is harsh. Plus this one was Autumn Green Metallic, which means a somewhat gray green with some sparkle, but a shade that mostly serves as forest camouflage.Īscent is easily the most comfortable Subaru. The effect is somewhat slimming and stealthy. Even the Onyx’s special 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels are black. To sexy up its models Subaru has added Onyx editions, which means trim is blacked out, such as the grille, roof rails, wheel well cladding, mirrors, a rear spoiler, and exterior badging. The tester had second-row captain’s chairs, so could carry seven. It’s unique too in that while being only modestly big it can seat up to eight people, the third row being best for short hauls and assuming a second-row bench seat. Subie’s latest love is the Ascent, its large SUV, although it’s only moderately large, keeping in mind that its customers likely won’t want to pull a Queen Mary-size trailer to the campgrounds. I mean baseball and apple pie had already been tried. National Parks and dogs are universally loved and tying your sales to either seems a no-brainer. We have had no engine or tranny problems, with 27k miles so far.Subaru has this love-all thing going with the environment, and who can blame it. Overall, it seems to be a well-built car, though our daughter, who has the same,(Touring XT) has had transmission problems at 40K miles, that she feels has never been totally fixed. She likes how it drives, gives her good vision all around, dislikes the obnoxious seatbelt chime and unnecessarily complex seat heater. This is mostly my wife's car, and she (5'2") likes it. Subaru looked at it and said it was within limits.yet, going through the parking lot, I have never found one other that is loose like that. with every other vehicle we have or ever had, you set the temp and theater/A/C adjusts the fan as needed.įinally.this may be just a "my car only" problem.one crossbar is loose.which gives me concern when hauling our kayak. you have to monitor the fan.taking your eyes on the road. The front end feels to want to wander.my wife thinks it is ok.maybe I am used to our front-heavy diesel truck. On entry, I hit my head on the door sill.I am 5'9", and yet.ĭriving, the Subaru feels light not firmly planted. AND.even on the lowest setting, the seat gets hotter and hotter, unlike our other two vehicles.till u have to turn it off. every other car we've ever owned just has at the simple button to push, as with the rear seats. It is like a 3 or four step process, which takes your eyes off the road.at which time the car buzzes you to keep your eyes on the road.which are off the road because of this complex maneuver. Setting the seat heater is unnecessarily complex (strangely for the front seats only). ![]() No high beam headlight override.go down a country road, and if it switches to low beam, you cannot override it as I can with our other two seems to be tied to vehicle speed, but is inconsistent. 2022 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT Specifications - See 2022 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT Specs and Data on Current and Past Production Automobiles. This is an Outback, a sporty, take your car camping vehicle.so one would anticipate many in and out scenarios.like adjusting the kayak on the carrier, etc.yet EVERY time you have to clip on your seat belt or it will loudly drive you bonkers! Our two other vehicles (Toyota and Ford) do have the chimes, but not obnoxious at all). Comfy seats.Įasy drop down passenger seats from opened rear hatch.ĭislikes: Very annoying seat belt chime. 26mpg + overall.īlind Spot Monitor.Large, inside of side mirrors very visible. ![]() Push steering wheel mounted tiny lever up or down.easy 5mph adjustment. ![]()
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