Subaru B9 Tribeca (06-07) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 07 August 2006 Last Updated: 20 August 2009 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. 2.5 out of 5 Other Subaru reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 2.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £29,085 - £34,086 Used price range: £5,644 - £8,637 View all used prices Get a Subaru B9 Tribeca (06-07) information pack Next steps Subaru B9 Tribeca cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 7 models like this for sale, starting at £5,995. Find used Subaru B9 Tribecas for sale Stylish and roomy interior, available with seven seats, well equipped as standard Heavy-handed exterior styling, no diesel engine, sluggish gearbox, vague steering 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. Driving & Performance Performance 3 out of 5"Subaru's characterful six-cylinder found in the top Legacy models is fitted to the Tribeca. It..." Handling 3 out of 5"Over-light steering aside, the Tribeca feels surefooted on the road with well controlled body roll..." Comfort Comfort 3.5 out of 5"Inside the Tribeca occupants are shielded from most of the harshness of the elements and the outside..." Practicality 4 out of 5"The two least expensive Tribeca models are five-seaters (S5 and SE5) and offer flexible interior..." Equipment 4 out of 5"S5 models come with automatic climate control, cruise control, electric windows,..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The Tribeca's modern interior design is appealing with sweeping curves from the dashboard to the..." Costs Running costs 3 out of 5"The entry-level Tribeca is priced to undercut its main rivals and it starts at under £29,000. The..." Green credentials 1.5 out of 5"The B9 Tribeca scores badly on the eco front which is little surprise given it's large petrol..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"The Tribeca has performed well in US crash tests but hasn't been crash tested by Euro NCAP which..." Reliability 4 out of 5"Subarus are typically reliable and no major problems are expected with the Tribeca." Buying & Selling Buying new 2.5 out of 5"Subaru hopes to sell about 1000 Tribecas each year in the UK, although in a market where styling is..." Buying used 3 out of 5"Depreciation will be steeper in the first year or two of ownership, so if your budget doesn't..." Selling 2.5 out of 5"Emphasise the equipment and the driver appeal rather than the looks and the thirsty petrol-only..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Subaru B9 Tribeca cars for sale We have 7 models like this for sale. Find Subaru B9 Tribeca cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures