Subaru Ascent: AWD diagonal test in DEEP SNOW! I'ts X-MODE time!

Yep, we already did a full review of the new Subaru Ascent! And a lot of you requested the diagonal test! But here in Québec winter was so fast that it's full of snow everywhere already! So a few pointers before you judge:

1- That Subaru Ascent is equipped with non-studded Toyo OBSERVE GSI-5 winter tires. We could equip it in time with Nokian's Studded tires but that's gonna be for another time!

2- This is NOT a 50/50 AWD system, it's Active Torque Split AWD! This system employs a multi-plate transfer clutch that maintains a 60/40 front/rear torque split and uses a range of sensors to automatically adjust this split on-the-fly as conditions warrant, creating more predictable handling. The Active Torque Split AWD places the focus on ease of operation, fuel efficiency, and reliability.

3-- It never gave up, a lot of AWD system will give up after 30 secs to 5 min of testing. This one hold on like the Millenium Falcon over time!

4- X-mode définition: X-MODE controls the engine output, transmission, AWD torque split and braking system to help tackle the trickiest of conditions and bring even more rugged capability into sharp focus

5- Snow condition: You can't see it, but it was slippery as hell! Black ice under 3-10 cm of fluffy light snow and ultracold temperature! Our cameraman froze its fingers in a few minutes outside.

6- That hill: More than 6' hight at the top, big banking that can send a car rolling! So getting sideways in it is not a good idea!

7- Break-Over angle, with so much ice, physics send the Ascent sideways and we don't want to have the top of the hill in that middle point where we would get stuck! We don't like to call for help with a Subaru!

8- In 2019, we will do a regular diagonal test on a tarmac to be fair, expect similar performance to the Subaru Outback!

So check out our about the Subaru Ascent AWD diagonal test in deep snow with X-mode!

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1st Part: 2019 Subaru Ascent The Good and the BAD:
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2nd Part: 2019 Subaru Ascent Review:
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3rd part: 2019 Subaru Ascent Acceleration test | 0-60mph / 0-100kmh
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4th part: 2019 Subaru Ascent Acceleration test in the COLD | 0-60mph / 0-100kmh
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5th part: 2019 Subaru Ascent Diagonal and Snow Test
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6th part: 2019 Subaru Ascent Hooning in the snow!
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7th Part: Fishing Salmon adventure in Nova Scotia
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8th Part: Towing 5000lbs on a muddy boat ramp with the Subaru Ascent
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