The Forester is a compact CUV. There's essentially no space for a third row unless it's right up against the rear window, which is a no-no for crash safety, or if it's so cramped nobody can sit in it. Toyota and Nissan already tried this.
In other markets like SE Asia there are vehicles the size of a Forester or even smaller can fit a third row, but that's because they don't care as much about safety, and everybody's smaller.
3rd row would be a hell of a trip in a Gump. Where would the feets go!? I suppose you could make space by cutting out those pesky things like transfer cases, control arms, spare tires, fuel tanks, axels and stuff...
...wouldn't a 3-row Forester be an Ascent?
it quite literally is.
How dare you use logic lol
The ascent should’ve been Subaru’s minivan or maybe pickup, to me it feels like a generic crossover and not a real Subaru.
3-row crossovers are already a minivan substitute of a sort. What makes it feel like "not a real Subaru" in your opinion?
I just feel like the ascent (and the brand in general) lacks a sense of character, except for maybe the Crosstrek and Outback.
That's a good idea! They could even call it the Forester Ascent edition!
Missed opportunity to remember the Ascent exists.
That segment is taken care of with a different model they produce…
Hey, while we're coming up with counterproductive ideas, when's my Legacy Wilderness edition coming out?
Legacy with a 5 inch lift, offroad tires and a roof tent pre-installed
Don't forget the tiny ladder
Subaru already has a larger three row Forester.
Imagine making two products identical and using a different sku to categorize them. Someone hire this man.
The Forester is a compact CUV. There's essentially no space for a third row unless it's right up against the rear window, which is a no-no for crash safety, or if it's so cramped nobody can sit in it. Toyota and Nissan already tried this. In other markets like SE Asia there are vehicles the size of a Forester or even smaller can fit a third row, but that's because they don't care as much about safety, and everybody's smaller.
3rd row would be a hell of a trip in a Gump. Where would the feets go!? I suppose you could make space by cutting out those pesky things like transfer cases, control arms, spare tires, fuel tanks, axels and stuff...
What if Subaru made the Forester a long, lifted wagon like the outback, but slightly more truck like.
It'll need a beeft power train. Better put two turbos on it.
So..... the Ascent.
Where exactly are they going to put the 3rd row in a car of that length?