2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca crossover SUV

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca crossover SUV

The new US-built Subaru B9 Tribeca mid-size SUV will come to dealerships in November with on-the-road prices starting from £28,995.

Subaru says that, being less pricey than the competing BMW X5 and Volvo XC90 street-bound crossover SUVs, the B9 Tribeca will feature a much more impressive list of equipment levels.

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca

The new B9 Tribeca will be motivated by 3.0-liter horizontally-opposed six-banger, featuring a maximum 245 PS (241.6 hp) of power output and 219 lb-ft (297 Nm) of torque.

Together with a five-speed automatic gearbox with ‘Sportshift’ mode, the engine accelerates the B9 Tribeca from zero to 60 mph in 9.3 seconds, provides it with a top speed of 121 mph and ensures 29.7 mpg of mileage on the Extra Urban Cycle.

However, Tribeca’s main problem is that it is by no means a sports car.

While the Legacy, Forester and the Outback will elevate your driver’s self-esteem to the highest level possible, the B9 may feel like just another bulky seven-seater for soccer moms.

When compared to the new X5, it seems to be much more anemic and its futuristic interior leaves a lot to be desired in terms of quality.

Still, the car looks to be a step or two higher on the evolutionary ladder than, say, new Opel Antara or the Kia Sorento SUVs.

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (rear view)

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (interior)

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (interior, seating arrangements)

2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (seven-seating interior)

Photos: Subaru

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