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2009 Subaru Tribeca |
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Price Range $29,995 to $33,595 |
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5 Seats |
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Exterior
The Tribeca got a vehicular nose job for the 2008 model year, and it certainly made the Tribeca more appealing to a wider audience. In a class with several design standouts, however, I wonder if Subaru didn’t cut off its nose to spite its face.
For folks who don’t want to make a major design statement with their car, the Subaru Tribeca hits the spot. If you still want a little spice, the fun Newport Blue Pearl paint job made up for the crossover’s uninspiring shape. I loved the color and would have no other if the Tribeca were mine. After all, I had to rely on my Tribeca’s lovely color to distinguish it from other crossovers. Again, that’s not a bad thing if vanilla is your favorite flavor.
The Tribeca was easy to drive and maneuver around parking lots. My older kids had no problems getting in and out of the Tribeca, but younger children might have a difficult time. The step-in height was large for wee ones, and some smaller kids might need more assistance to get into the Tribeca than you’re used to giving. They’ll grow into the Tribeca as fast as they grow out of the jeans you bought them last week, so don’t fret too much.
SENSE AND STYLE
Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Fair
Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Some
shopping around: At cars.com
key exterior: Features
● Redesigned front end
● Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators
● Newport Blue Pearl paint color
● Large rearview mirror
available exterior: Colors
Deep Bronze Metallic
Diamond Gray Metallic
Harvest Gold Metallic
Newport Blue Pearl
Obsidian Black Pearl
Quartz Silver Metallic
Ruby Red Pearl
Satin White Pearl












