First Drive: 2008 Subaru Tribeca - Previews - Car and Driver June 2007 
The Sum-Up
While we welcome the enhanced drivability of the Tribeca, we aren’t convinced the styling is an improvement—indeed, there are several among us who sort of liked the funky, boldly different schnoz of the previous model and are unimpressed with the sanded-down version.
The Jetson-inspired interior is no different—not a bad thing, but we also were reminded of just how tight the Tribeca’s second-row seat is when there’s a third-row behind it (two-row Tribecas have much more space in the back seat).
Perhaps when the Tribeca is completely redesigned, say, in 2011 or 2012, Subaru will remedy the Tribeca’s cramped rear quarters, and finally get the front end right. They got the engine part down, which is an excellent place to start.
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5 or 7-passenger, 5-door wagon
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $30,150
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 220 cu in, 3600cc
Power (SAE net): 256 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 247 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 108.2 in
Length: 191.5 in
Width: 73.9 in
Height: 66.4–67.7 in
Curb weight: 4150–4200 lb
PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (MFR'S EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 16/21 mpg