I’d get the Subaru, better Awd system, better low rpm torque, better long term reliability, cheaper, better customer service at dealer.

My partner got an ascent after I ordered mine. Loved the tester. Then my father bought one. So Ascent for the win.

Subbie for quality, reliability, and resale. Besides the price of admission for the Hyundai is over $10,000 (plus tax) more than the Ascent. That money could go a long ways to paying for the difference in fuel economy, and maintaining the vehicles (tires, brakes, service). The AWD system in the Subaru is great as well. No brainer, Subbie all the way.

With all the problems Hyundai and Kia are having with engines randomly and violently disassembling themselves I don't think there's any question which one I'd prefer to put my family in.

Subaru would be my pick. Hands down

Good video, I hope you will do an of road comparison between them. We own a 2022 Ascent, and it's a great vehicle. The third row seats are always stowed in because they are pretty useless to us. But it has plenty of cargo room. Also, the 2022 model has lots of buttons, which we prefer. The fuel economy is decent, it is a small 4 cylinder engine powering a three row cuv. At low speeds, the fuel economy is great. On the highway the engine has to work harder which means burning more fuel.

Great review, thanks for taking the time to talk about the driver assistance features!

Thank you for remembering us south of the border and converting to MPG! ❤

I'd go with the Subaru for it's build quality, a superior AWD system, and definitely it's better resale value. Historically Hyundai always served as a "switch" car when a buyer couldn't afford a Toyota or Honda. Sure the brand has tried to lose it's "switch" car image by going upscale but build quality still dogs Hyundai to this day.

I love the video, thanks man~! liked and subbed!

Great review. Definitely have both cars in my list of potential family cars and this really helped.

I have a 2024 ascent and it was worth waiting on the later year model (2nd gen) as it has improved and is an overall nice ride. Safety and practicality is a big thing and Subaru always meets that standard.

Subaru. Not even a question. More capable, WAY more reliable, and all at a better price. Everyone I know who owns a Hyundai or Kia loved them…until about 60-80k miles and then the engines would fail, then it was downhill from there. They inundate their cars with shallow creature comforts, but can’t get basic (and far more important) reliability and lifespan. Don’t be duped by that ten year warranty jazz either. Having a long warranty and actually being dependable are not the same thing. When you’re stranded in the middle of nowhere, be sure to remind your Hyundai it has a ten year warranty, maybe it’ll magically start up again and get you home.

Take them down a snowy road and you'll quickly change your opinion because in my opinion ( which might not be the same as everyone) I'll take full time awd and a great safety rating over 3rd row space and a better infotainment system anyday! Also because they are larger suv's can you maybe do a 3-4k towing test as a lot of people do tow with these as well? Love the video, keep up the good work!

Look at 6:25 and then at 10:09. What is the width between the wheel wells there? It looks like Subaru actually has wider open space. That could be very important in real life.

I have never owned either brand however Subaru drivers are insanely loyal, tend to be very conservative and they hang on to their cars forever while the Koreans have been known to have quality issues.

Great review. Both vehicles serve a similar purpose but they each have their own unique expression. It's like the Ascent is the more rugged off-roader and the Palisade is the boulevard cruiser. My heart says Palisade but my brain and my wallet say Subaru.

You should check out the durability and longevity of the Subaru sun's CVT transmissions! Also how best to maintain them!

Ascent will last 20 years. Hyundai will last about 8-10 years.😂

Palisade is by far the better looking inside and out. I appreciate the CVT in our 24 Outback Touring XT (same as the Ascent), as it’s smooth like butter. Also, I feel like Subaru’s customer service would be better, than Hyundai’s, when it comes to service and repairs (in and out of warranty). But I cannot speak to that, as we’ve never owned a Hyundai.

You didn’t move the second row seat forward in the Subaru like you did the Hyundai giving you more room in the third row. It makes a difference.

We’ve always been Subaru fans, but we purchased the Hyundai a few months ago and could not be happier! It’s just fabulous to drive and we have AWD and are getting 26mpg.

Does the Hyundai come with a spare engine? You’ll need it.

Might want to run GPS tracker and compare distance traveled with car odometer; make sure u got distance right.

For next time I would like you to compare the 2024 hyundai palise with the 2024 chevry traverse it would be a good comparison Thank you very much for your videos

I own a 2020 Palisade , no problems so far. Fingers crossed. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Looking at the Ascent. Drove a 2010 GMC Acadia from 2010 to 2019 when I purchased the Palisade.

I own a 2019 Ascent. I'd own another. I'd be interested in how the cabin noise levels compare. I find the Ascent surprisingly loud.

I have a 2018 Forester Limited w/Eyesite… it’s a pain in the ass. If the rest of the vehicle wasn’t so good I would get rid of it and get the Honda Passport!

The problem I have with my 24 Ascent Limited is that the audio system shuts off as I am driving. The screen shows:” No audio playing.” It happens unexpectedly.

Subaru AWD system is far and away better than Hyundai or anything else out there.

The review appears to be rigged, he didn't pull the second seat all the back in Hyundai when he was testing the third seat, also the mpg showed identical per both cars, but he calculated a lower mpg for Subaru. For safety, reliably, and quality overall, Subaru is a much better vehicle.

Honda was 1st with turn signal camera. Lanewatch, in their 2014 lineup. You can leave it on all the time, which I do.

Choose beteween the Hyundai Palisade VS the Mazda CX90, wc one would it be for you?

If you mentioned how the rides (smoothness) between the two, I missed it. I read that the Subaru rides very nice.

I wish you had mentioned the driver head room, a major feature for taller men. I am 6' 3" tall.

I'll take the Subaru...although I'd rather have a Subaru Forester Wilderness....I don't have any use for 3rd row seats LOL. I think I only used the 3rd row seat in my 08 Ford Explorer once in the 3 yeas I owned it. Don't need all the seating space, as its usually just myself in the vehicle....occasionally 2-3 passengers, but nothing more. I like the Wilderness model for the added ground clearance and the additional transmission cooler, and lower gear ratio final drive....oh and like a few other models it has the dual X-Mode. Hyundai and Kia might have a higher mile warranty but you wanna get rid of them long before....they're not that great.

Subaru is the best and also much safer as compared to Hyundai

I have driven in NE winters since 1997 and have gotten by fine with FWD. Never have I spun out or gotten stuck with just plain old fwd. Id only get awd if I was routinely driving dirt roads and i wouldnt get one of these fake part time awd systems like hyunai. Id get a subaru or a truck with locking diffs with TIRES THAT GRIP. Thats the bigger factor than anything that people ignore, the tires.

Definitely a Subaru fan!!!

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Just wondering if there are any long term issues with the Subaru engine and transmission say past 100k miles.

Exterior styling of Palisade is slightly better and the turn signal camera on the dash is cool but I'd pick Subaru for every other reason.

I wouldn't really trust the reliability of either, to be honest. The Palisade is overall more appealing though. It's better looking. It doesn't have an expensive turbo to fail. No expensive CVT to fail either.

If reliability and customer service/honoring warranty claims was considered in this review the Subaru wins by a landslide all day long. The palisade is a beautiful vehicle inside and out but that is all it has going for it. Subaru has the best AWD system in the game and that 2.4 turbo motor is tried and trued. Not to mention your insurance company might not insure your new KIA/Hyundai. This may just be me but if I am going to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a vehicle , I want it to last. And no, I am not a Subaru fanboy, I don't even own a Subaru.

I rather have Kia telluride. It looks better than either of these two and has a good useable interior.

My 2 cents. In any modern car, you can use the vehicle's fuel economy number. The computer controls fuel delivery so it knows exactly how much fuel it is using. Doing a manual pump test is not accurate (for example, stop at 2nd click). You would need to meter the exact amount of fuel to ensure you are putting back the premise amount used. You can't do that with the click method as there are far too many variables. I've had a difference of several liters between 2nd clicks filling up my car. It is not scientific at all and isn't needed. Just use the number the car is showing, it is accurate. Since both cars have a similar amount of power and are a similar size and weight, it makes sense their numbers are similar. It doesn't really matter that much what engine configuration they use, you'll burn about 270 hp worth of fuel whether it is a blown 4 or V6. Another bonus for Subaru is resale value. They are always among the top brands for resale value.

Why do all you channels just assume the odo/speedo are accurate on all vehicles? Use GPS odo when doing these

Solid review sir! Very even for me...I have a 2019 Crosstrek and am pretty much a Suby Fan Boy.....but totally agree with you on the AGGRESSIVE lane keep assist...total BS to me and OFF it goes! With the 10 year, 100K power train warranty....and the real transmission, much more upscale interior and cool exterior AND the stronger horse power....I would go for the V6 Palisade!

The Subaru would still get my vote. Better track record for reliability and less recalls. Not to mention future resale value. I'd like to see the two go head to head on an off-road course as well. Even if I were to consider the Hyundai, I'd have to make a phone call for an insurance quote prior to doing anything.

This is an easy one. The Subaru hands down over a Hyundai. There's a reason you still see the older ones and newer ones driving around on the road. Now if I'm looking for a new SUV then i wouldn't rule out Toyota and Honda either, personally i like the way the new pilot looks on the exterior and not so much the Toyota without stepping up to the Grand(different class though). For all those people dogging the cvt... I can understand that my dad is an old school mechanic but with first hand experience the only cvt i will own is from Subaru, they are built to last that Said the eco boost engine in my Lincoln was amazing and if the explorer aka exploder are using that engine it might be worth looking at too... Though American cars and reliability have a rough history. Okay that's my 20 cents...

I would definitely buy the Subaru over the Hyundai

if i lived in a city where they only sold subaru and hyundai...i would move to a different city

I'm going with the premium/luxury feel of the Palisade. It has more style and presence. It gives a feeling like you've stepped up in the world. The Subaru, on the other hand, just screams "Karen" with a bob haircut and Starbucks Stanley cup.

I think the only shortcoming of the ascent aside from mpg is styling. It’s just too close to a van. And a bland van at that.

So you wanted hear our comments, here is a recap. 8 people voted for Subaru and 2 plus you voted for the Hyundai. There is that for your request. I respect you and for the most part you did a super great job however from the beginning you were leaning for the Hyundai. It’s all good. You like it better. My humble opinion is for the next one just try to be a little more objective.

My Toyota will only let me take my hands of the wheel for 10 seconds before I get a warning.

Tough one, I’d never own a Kia/hyandai, but I’d also probably, never own a cvt. I mean if you’re leasing I guess the hyandai but subabru is better in the snow ❄️

Subie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! will last longer

Subaru all the way, nooooo Hyundai / Kill In Action 🔥 🔥 🔥.

lol I’ll drive a Mitsubishi suv before I touch Hyundai. I don’t care if it’s the most expensive Hyundai of its kind. Hyundai is not reliable. Cheap Chinese Korea parts… no thanks!

The Ascent is ugly

Great review ❤ By the way, who cares about gas mileage on these two low quality vehicles. Subaru with oil leaks and head gasket issues when they age. The Hyundai consistently disastrous qualities overall. These types of vehicles will keep people poor…we are not winning by spending our hard work money with these brands. Let’s buy with wisdom, buy a pre-owned previous generation Toyota Sequoia…maintain it meticulously and will last decades. A Sequoia will last 3 times longer than any Hyundai and twice as longer than any Subaru.

Both are ugly. Ill take the subaru cuz subarus are ment to be ugly.

Gosh Subaru’s are so ugly and I hate CVTs. I’d rather go with neither and go with a Toyota.

I like the palisade face more but that’s all I’d take Subaru