But Jennifer's opposition to the design is something to consider. After all, being a traditionally conservative
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| The Tribeca has an extremely inviting cabin awaits, filled with high quality plastics, stunningly detailed centre stack switchgear and near perfect fit and finish tolerances. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Subaru-like customer, she has always appreciated the Japanese brand's subtle, well executed goodness. Therefore, it's understandable that the somewhat audacious Tribeca might offend her. After all, she's still reeling from Volvo adding curves to its modern design language. But this considered, could Subaru be alienating its traditional buyer by bringing such a bold model to market? Such could very well be the case, and only time will tell if those who appreciated the previously subdued Subaru for delivering reliable quality, enjoyable performance, yet understated styling, will buy into the new look. I should mention, however, that it wasn't merely the styling that turned Jennifer off of the Tribeca. I suited the new crossover up with both kids' child safety seats and the day's gear stuffed into the diminutive rear cargo bay, loaded the family onboard with my 12-year old having to climb into the third row seat
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| It wasn't merely the styling that turned Jennifer off of the Tribeca, it was also her inability to get comfortable, awkward and confusing switchgear, and a lack of cargo and passanger room. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
via the rear hatch, being that the second row was filled with the aforementioned child seats and there was only a sliver of room to get into the back even if it was possible to flip the second row forward for access, more on this in a minute, and only moments after sending them on their way for the day, I received a call with a troubled voice on the other end. "You know I normally love Subarus right? But you're not going to make me drive this all week are you?" she said. "The driver's seat is uncomfortable. The controls are hard to get used to and the steering wheel audio buttons won't even allow me to flick between pre-set radio stations."
