In the end, this is a wait and see vehicle. Only time will tell if Subaru's conservative clientele will buy into
the Tribeca's space-age styling and sizeable dimensions, or for that matter whether the automaker will be able to lure enough buyers, like the women I met at the gas station, over from other brands, people that may have never previously considered a Subaru. At the very least Subaru is now in the game, and with that will gain a great deal more knowledge about what crossover SUV buyers want. If they haven't quite hit the mark this time around, they certainly will with each update. As for the brand's ad agency? Big marks for creativity, but a low grade for offending the makers and owners of some very strong competitors. If the Tribeca was miles better than any crossover or SUV that had come before, such an ad might be excusable. But while it's very good, Subaru's new crossover is not necessarily better than the segment leaders. Still, you'd be wise to check it out as the Tribeca just might be exactly what you need.
Specifications:
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| While it's very good, Subaru's new crossover is not necessarily better than the segment leaders. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $41,995 - $52,495
- Body Type: 5-door crossover SUV
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Engine: 250-hp, 219 lb-ft of torque, 3.0L, 24-valve, DOHC H-6
- Transmission: 5-spd auto with manual mode
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (min - max): 1,885 - 1,936 kg (4,156 - 4,268 lbs)
- Seating Capacity: 5 (optional 7)
- Cargo Volume (behind 3rd row/behind 2nd row/behind 1st row): 235 / 1,063 / 2,106 L (8.3 / 37.5 / 74.4 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 13.1 / 10.2 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Acura MDX, Buick Rendezvous, Cadillac SRX, Chrysler Pacifica, Ford Freestyle, Honda Pilot, Infiniti FX35, [link artid="31478"]Jeep Grand Cherokee[/link], Lexus RX 330, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Nissan Murano, Toyota Highlander, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo XC90
- Web Site: www.subaru.ca
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