And I'd be remiss not to mention just how dominating the Freestyle is when it comes to interior packaging. The thing is
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| Personally, I don't see that the Tribeca offers much if any difference in comparison to the MDX, Freestyle or Pacifica. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
gigantic inside, allowing comfortable seating for full-size adults at all positions, even the third row. This vehicle should get more credit than it does. And that's when I have to get back to Subaru's claim as a segment buster. Personally, I don't see that it offers much if any difference in comparison to the
MDX, Freestyle, Pacifica, or for that matter Buick's Rendezvous. Granted, all of the above perform better than the GM crossover, but its ride is more comfortable than the Tribeca's, and that has to be worth something on the pecking order.
For those who will be offended that I've been a bit harsh on the Tribeca, picking apart it's every fault; I reiterate
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| While the Tribeca is very good, I can't say that it's necessarily better than the segment leaders. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
that I only do this because the automaker's advertising department has given me license to do so by comparing the new crossover to all that have come before, and stating boldly that it is better than all rivals. While it is very good, I can't say that it's necessarily better than the segment leaders. Will it deliver reliable service to those who buck up for the rather pricy $41,995 point of entry? I imagine it will, as Subaru is well above average in this regard, when comparing manufacturer to manufacturer in third party surveys such as those conducted by J. D. Power and Associates or Consumer Reports.
