Before the Tribeca, Subaru had never offered a
model in the United States that could hold more than five occupants. The Tribeca
can seat five or seven people. The Tribeca earned the highest possible
rating in NHTSA federal crash tests, with five stars in the frontal and
side-impact tests for both the driver and front-seat passenger; and a four-star
rating in the tests for rollover resistance.(No SUV to date has earned five
stars in the rollover test.) In sharp contrast to its controversial exterior,
the 2007 Subaru Tribeca's interior is a stunning styling statement. Also for
2007, Tribeca's front and rear suspensions have been revised to deliver a
smoother ride. Top-of-the-line Limited models add a two-position memory sensor
for the front seats. A window-shade-type retractable rear cargo cover is now
available as well.
Positioned above the company's Legacy and Outback,
the B9 Tribeca is Subaru's largest model. The B9 Tribeca rides a 108.2-inch
wheelbase that's 3 inches longer than the Outback's. It measures 189.8 inches
long overall, 73.9 inches wide and 66.4 inches tall. The spare tire is mounted
underneath the vehicle, and seven-spoke cast-aluminum wheels hold 18-inch tires.
Headlights are integrated into the leading edges of the front fenders. A central
air intake dominates the front end and is flanked by twin "wings."
Projector-beam headlights incorporate a series of cylindrical bulb housings.
Elliptical taillamps positioned above dual exhaust outlets bring up the rear.
Ground clearance is 8.4 inches.
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The B9 Tribeca is equipped with standard
symmetrical Variable Torque Distribution all-wheel drive. It's powered by an
all-aluminum horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine, and the five-speed
automatic transmission. For 2007, Subaru adds a host of options, including
reverse-assist sensors, a remote starter and a rear cargo cover. There's also an
optional rear-seat entertainment system with a 9-inch screen, wireless
headphones and a remote. Steering wheel-mounted supplemental controls are styled
into the sweep of the wheel's spokes. The shift lever's SportShift slot, which
allows the driver to manually select the desired gear, is properly placed to the
driver's side of the primary gate. The front seat cushions could be deeper for
more thigh support, and back support isn't great, either. The second-row bench
seat offers 8 inches of fore/aft travel and is split 40/20/40; each section can
recline independently.
The 2007 Tribeca offers responsive power. Subaru
revised nearly all the suspension settings on the 2007 Tribeca, including spring
rates and strut valves front and rear, and the thickness of the rear anti-roll
bar, all with the goal of smoothing the ride and improving after-shock damping
on rough surfaces. In addition to the practical merits of all-wheel drive and
available seven-passenger seating, the B9 Tribeca delivers energetic
performance. All Subaru models are somewhat pricey, including the 2007 B9
Tribeca, but they offer a lot of value in terms of technology, handling,
foul-weather capability and dependability. And Tribeca is no exception. For
2007, Subaru has built more safety into every Tribeca, adding a rollover sensor
that automatically activates the seatbelt pre-tensioners and deploys the
standard side-curtain airbags. Find more information about the Subaru Tribeca on
KBB.com. To help avoid accidents, Brake Assist joins Tribeca's extensive array of dynamic handling technology, which already included
four-channel anti-lock brakes, Vehicle Dynamics Control and four-wheel traction
control. An ultrasonic reverse-parking assist is now available on all models;
and models with navigation now come with a backup camera. Third-row space is
tight in seven-passenger models, and getting to that seat could be easier.
Otherwise, flaws are few in Subaru's largest model.