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Subaru B9 Tribeca Hatchback (2006-2007) review

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Parkers overall rating: 2.5 out of 52.5

At a glance

Price new £28,785 - £33,786
Used prices £905 - £2,245
Road tax cost £735
Insurance group 40
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 324 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Stylish and roomy interior, available with seven seats, well equipped as standard

CONS

Heavy-handed exterior styling, no diesel engine, sluggish gearbox, vague steering

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

Rivalling cars like the Nissan Murano and Lexus RX, the Subaru Tribeca uses the same 3.0-litre six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine as found in the Legacy linked to a five-speed automatic transmission. It has permanent four-wheel drive, but has been designed for on-road use rather than driving off road. In fact Subaru’s own Legacy Outback model is more of an off-road vehicle than the Tribeca.

The plush looking interior has soothing, flowing lines, but the exterior styling jars, with heavy-handed details at the front and a fussy tailgate area which makes the car look larger than it is. The vague steering lets it down on the road and it lacks the driver appeal you’d expect given Subaru’s reputation for keen handling cars.