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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

Mirage77

Looks a little like a Pacifica at the front.

BMW_Dude

It's weird how people hated the styling of the car, because it looked too radical and ugly, and now they have toned it down, and Americanised it, they still complain about the styling!

monster

This facelift version is a slight improvement but i have to wait till i see this in person to give a final verdict. The old version doesn't look as bad in real life, and it actually looks ok from the side in black. I don't mind putting that 3.6L flat six in my car, apparently it is even lighter than the 3.0L version. The subaru flat six engines lack low end torque so i suggest they should put the WRX engine in it instead of enlarging the six cylinder engine.

Mirage77

Good suggestion. Lighter I4 + more torque at the low end.

ateekt

Looks better with face-lift, a great truck indeed ...!