Now, More Neighborly

Newsweek, August, 2007 by Tara Weingarten

When it was introduced four years ago, the Tribeca was bogged down with the confusing model designation B9 (the Subaru internal code name) and had such aggressive styling that most Americans ignored it. So with this makeover comes softer exterior styling and an interior that I think is more comfortable than any vehicle in its category. The Tribeca still isn't a fashion plate--but this family crossover does deliver.

Indirect lighting hidden throughout the cabin gives off a pleasant glow, and a powerhouse audio system with easy-to-use controls is a vast improvement over the last model. As for handling, the Tribeca's low center of gravity and somewhat taut suspension allowed for a confident carlike ride, assisted by all-wheel-drive traction. But I was bothered by this...

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