I found the seats supportive and comfortable -- the front ones are power-operated with lumbar support. Second-row seating is likewise comfortable. Third-row seating is still available as an option, however, no one but small children would be comfortable back there and it's difficult to access them without lowering the second-row seats and clambering through. The third-row seats are easily flipped down to provide more cargo space, but raising them is somewhat fiddly as again, access is gained by dropping the second row.
It's loaded with creature-comfort amenities. There's a tilt/sliding sunroof; heated and power-operated front seats, 100-watt audio system with six-speakers and in-dash CD player; dual automatic climate control; keyless entry; fog lights; heated side mirrors and wiper de-icer; a Homelink garage door opener and ten cupholders. New this year are several comfort and accessories upgrades; there's driver's-seat memory, XM satellite radio and an MP3 player hookup available for the Limited models. All other models get prewiring for XM and an MP3 jack. Also new is a rollover sensor ensuring that the side-curtain airbags deploy.
A brake assist feature supplements the driver's braking force in the event of a panic stop. And for those who really shouldn't... the Limited models with navigation system come with a rear backup camera, or they can opt for audible rear parking sensors -- available on all models.
Subaru owners are a fiercely loyal lot, who staunchly march to their own beat. Those in need of a bigger people-hauler just might find this king-size Subie entirely to their liking -- detractors be damned.
The 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca starts at $41,995, and fully-equipped versions sell for $52,495.
Comfortable well-designed interior
Good handling
Subaru AWD
Optional third row seating impractical
Fuel consumption
photo:Lesley Wimbush, Subaru
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| The B9 Tribeca is available with an optional 3rd row of seats. |
It's loaded with creature-comfort amenities. There's a tilt/sliding sunroof; heated and power-operated front seats, 100-watt audio system with six-speakers and in-dash CD player; dual automatic climate control; keyless entry; fog lights; heated side mirrors and wiper de-icer; a Homelink garage door opener and ten cupholders. New this year are several comfort and accessories upgrades; there's driver's-seat memory, XM satellite radio and an MP3 player hookup available for the Limited models. All other models get prewiring for XM and an MP3 jack. Also new is a rollover sensor ensuring that the side-curtain airbags deploy.
A brake assist feature supplements the driver's braking force in the event of a panic stop. And for those who really shouldn't... the Limited models with navigation system come with a rear backup camera, or they can opt for audible rear parking sensors -- available on all models.
Subaru owners are a fiercely loyal lot, who staunchly march to their own beat. Those in need of a bigger people-hauler just might find this king-size Subie entirely to their liking -- detractors be damned.
The 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca starts at $41,995, and fully-equipped versions sell for $52,495.
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Good handling
Subaru AWD
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Optional third row seating impractical
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Fuel consumption
photo:Lesley Wimbush, Subaru