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2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca First Drive

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A unique and versatile addition to the crossover category

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
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Introduction

Subaru B9 Tribeca - 2006 First Drive:

As the Subaru WRX blasts around a corner sliding sideways, a spray of dirt is ejected from all four tires. You're racking the steering wheel back and forth to keep control of this racing rally car, the ultimate in small sedans, in an effort to retain the lead of the biggest race you've ever run.

Then your wife wakes you. Time to go to work. Darn, hate it when that happens.

The Subaru WRX is a car many driving enthusiasts have dreamed of having in the garage. Then reality hits - in the form of a wife and two kids, a mortgage and, oh yeah, a dog. Where in the world would you put your whole family and all the stuff they take along even for the short trip to the corner market? That's the question Subaru asked and answered with its all-new crossover vehicle, the 2006 B9 Tribeca.

Perhaps the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca will not fulfill the need for speed like a WRX, but it will take care of many of the concerns of family life. The good thing is you can stay with the Subaru stable, because with the introduction of this larger all-wheel-drive wagon you now have everything you need to help keep the family happy, while allowing you the freedom to play a little.

Model Mix

Multiple trim levels are out of fashion, at least when it comes to the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. Instead, Subaru differentiates the two major B9 Tribeca models by seating capacity. Offered are a five-passenger model and a seven-passenger version, which has a third-row seat. The one caveat to this model mix is the Limited model, which adds leather seating surfaces and a 160-watt sound system with a rear subwoofer.

Subaru believes, and the market seems to prove its theory true, that folks want the ability to carry seven passengers. They may never actually do that, but they want to know that they could if necessary. To help facilitate space for extra passengers, the second-row seat can be adjusted fore and aft by as much as 7.8 inches. This seat also has a center fold-down armrest while retaining a 60/40 folding function, which offers a wider range of cargo/passenger transporting options. Aiding rear passenger comfort, the second-row seatback employs a recline feature.

Nuts and Bolts

All 2006 Subaru B9 Tribecas are powered by a 3.0-liter boxer-design engine that produces 250 horsepower and 219 lb.-ft. of torque. This motor quickly propels the B9 Tribeca to highway speeds and offers good response while negotiating twisting mountain roads. All models are also equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission that features Subaru's Sportshift manual mode.

As with all Subarus, the B9 Tribeca comes standard with all-wheel drive, which adds the benefit of traction at all four wheels. Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), Subaru's stability control system, is also included on every B9 Tribeca, as well as four-wheel traction control. This extra grip on the road surface assures secure travel no matter the weather conditions.

A four-wheel independent suspension system provides a good compromise between a comfortable ride and decent handling. Ventilated four-wheel-disc brakes are enhanced by standard ABS to add an additional level of safety.

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