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What is it?

Subaru's first SUV. The B9 Tribeca is available as either a five- or seven-seater. We tried the SE5 which has, you've guessed it, five seats.

What's it like?

Rather brutal to look at, although we have to concede it's better in the metal, where it also shows up the not-exactly-pretty Porsche Cayenne.
Things improve considerably when you get in (and not just because you can't see the front from inside). The interior is a real step forward for Subaru – it'...Read the full article

Why oh why are Subaru UK still selling this shape Tribeca. I have swapped my Forester with my brother in law's Tribeca for a month just because we were interested in each other's cars. I had a quick look at the UK Subaru website and its the same shape as the 'old' model. Down under we now have the 'face' lifted and the 'heart transplanted' car.

http://www.subaru.com.au/models/tribeca/

Different front and rear end, different engine (3.6 rather than 3.0 litre) and gearbox, and different suspension set up. I would be interested to know what version people prefer as the press have said it has lost a little character. After 24 hours with the car I can report that while not as fun as the Legacy, or as characterfull as the Impreza, it is still a very good car, and makes no mistake at otherwise being an SUV. Yes the interior still doesn't have the soft touch plastics, but three years down the line it will still look rather tidy.

Rant over sorry.