
While we were less than enamored with the styling of the Subaru B9 Tribeca when it debuted three years ago, the facelift it received for the 2008 model year as well as the loss of its “B9″ designation really caught our attention. The people spoke, and Subaru listened. The 2008 Subaru Tribeca is now ready to face its toughest critics – you. Luckily for the Tribeca, it has a lot going for it this time around.
The styling, for example, reflects the new direction in which Subaru is steering its cars. A large, muscular front grille with just the right amount of chrome is outlined by a pair of projector-beam headlights. The rear is cleaned up as well, with a long sloping hatch and larger rear quarter windows. Subaru realized the performance limitations of its 3-liter boxer 6-cylinder engine in the old B9 Tribeca and replaced it with a more powerful 256-horsepower 3.6-liter boxer engine.
More notably, the engine produces a lofty 247 lb-ft of torque, which will make you feel like you’re driving a roadster as opposed to an SUV. Of course, we wouldn’t be talking about a Subaru here if we didn’t mention its amazing all-wheel drive system. With its symmetrical all-wheel drive, the Tribeca sends equal power and torque to each wheel during normal operation, but can vary the amount when the situation calls for it. The Tribeca also delivers a comfortable and spacious interior. In the front, the dashboard flows organically into the center console, giving it an elegant, futuristic look.
The rear cargo area features an impressive 37.6 cubic feet of space with the third row seats folded down, making trips to the grocery store a walk in the park. Now for the best part about the new Tribeca. Right now you can get 0% APR financing on all 2008 Tribeca models. So take advantage of this deal and see for yourself just how much better Subaru has made this car.