Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Autumn 2007

PREVIEW The SPORTSHIFT™ also brings an added element of fun to the driving experience, allowing the driver to change gears manually. The combination of the new engine and revised transmission give the Tribeca a fuel economy rating of 13.2 L/100 km in the city and 9.4 L/100 km on the highway. Bolder, stronger styling cues The exterior of the original Subaru Tribeca was nothing if not unique and stylish. For the new version, the design team at Subaru adopted a somewhat different approach, transforming the Tribeca into a much more aggressive-looking SUV. The shape of grille has been enlarged and positioned higher to give the Tribeca a bolder, more rugged character. The Subaru wing motif on the front grille has been enhanced with the addition of chrome-plated accents. This central emblem creates the starting point for character lines that ﬂow into the hood, creating a uniformly muscular look. The front bumper has also been squared off to create a more protective feel and the new front Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights are substantial and eye-catching. The lower front fascia continues this theme; with its rugged construction and front halogen fog lights, it brings to mind the Subaru Outback and the promise of sheer rugged capability. In direct proﬁle, then, the front end of the new Tribeca is like the square-jawed action hero, the lead character that moves forward with supreme self-conﬁdence, ready to tackle any challenge. Inside the cabin, the most signiﬁcant functional change involves access to the third-row seat (Premier Package). Levers to tilt and slide the 40/20/40-split second row seat are now located on both sides of the vehicle. The mechanism to move the second row now features an assist spring, while grab handles have been added to the lower C-pillars, making third-row access quicker and easier than ever. An award-winning interior One area where the original Tribeca needed no improvement was the cabin. The twin-cockpit design met with universal approval and even ea ɹ

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