I found the seats supportive and comfortable -- the front ones are power-operated with lumbar support. Second-row seating is likewise comfortable. Third-row seating is still available as an option, however, no one but small children would be comfortable back there and it's difficult to access them without lowering the second-row seats and clambering through. The third-row seats are easily flipped down to provide more cargo space, but raising them is somewhat fiddly as again, access is gained by dropping the second row.
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The B9 Tribeca is available with an optional 3rd row of seats. |
It's loaded with creature-comfort amenities. There's a tilt/sliding sunroof; heated and power-operated front seats, 100-watt audio system with six-speakers and in-dash CD player; dual automatic climate control; keyless entry; fog lights; heated side mirrors and wiper de-icer; a Homelink garage door opener and ten cupholders. New this year are several comfort and accessories upgrades; there's driver's-seat memory, XM satellite radio and an MP3 player hookup available for the Limited models. All other models get prewiring for XM and an MP3 jack. Also new is a rollover sensor ensuring that the side-curtain airbags deploy.
A brake assist feature supplements the driver's braking force in the event of a panic stop. And for those who really shouldn't... the Limited models with navigation system come with a rear backup camera, or they can opt for audible rear parking sensors -- available on all models.
Subaru owners are a fiercely loyal lot, who staunchly march to their own beat. Those in need of a bigger people-hauler just might find this king-size Subie entirely to their liking -- detractors be damned.
The 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca starts at $41,995, and fully-equipped versions sell for $52,495.
Comfortable well-designed interior
Good handling
Subaru AWD
Optional third row seating impractical
Fuel consumption
Photo Credit : Lesley Wimbush, Subaru