2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Perhaps the most common reaction with this week’s car was, “What?” Many readers—knowing that I test drive a plethora of cars on a weekly basis—would ask if Subaru had just come out with their SUV version. Little did they know the Japanese maker has had the B9 Tribeca in the market for a little over a year now. It was introduced during year model 2006. And though the B9 Tribeca is the youngest family of the Subaru lineup, it has already undergone minor modifications for model year 2007.
Externally, the 2007 B9 Tribeca is distinguished by a new low-gloss black grille. On the inside, Subaru has further bolstered B9 Tribeca safety technology for 2007, equipping all models with a new Rollover Sensor System that deploys the standard side curtain airbags if it detects a potential vehicle rollover.
Also for 2007, the front and rear suspensions have been revised to deliver a smoother ride and improved after- shock damping on rough surfaces, without sacrificing the balance and sharpness of the B9 Tribeca driving characteristics. Revisions include revised front and rear strut tuning, adjusted spring rates and rear stabilizer bar rate changes.
As for added convenience, all 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited models ordered with the optional GPS touch-screen navigation system will now include a Rear Vision Camera, as well. When the driver moves the transmission shift handle into Reverse, the center color LCD display will show what the camera lens can detect within its field of vision behind the vehicle. The screen view features distance/width guidelines to assist the driver in the backing up the vehicle.
If coughing up money for a limited version may not be your thing, you can order the new Reverse Assist Sensors as an optional accessory for any B9 Tribeca model. Ultrasonic sensors mounted in the rear bumper detect objects behind the vehicle and emit an audible tone as the vehicle gets closer to the object behind it.
According to Subaru, the B9 Tribeca is powered by a 3.0-liter DOHC 6-cylinder Boxer engine that produces 245 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 215 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,200 rpm. The SUV felt a little sluggish off the line, but it picks up with no problems on a stride down I-15.
The 6-cylinder Boxer engine is teamed with a 5-speed automatic transmission and the brand’s most advanced version of 
The measure has earned the Tribeca the highest rating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests. The Japanese descent SUV earned 5-stars in the frontal and side-impact crash tests for the driver and passenger seating positions, as well as a 4-star rating in the NHTSA rollover resistance test.
For gas consumption, expect 18 mpg for in-city driving and 23 mpg on the highway.
Base Price - $29,995
Price as tested - $36,120
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