B9 Tribeca · 2006–2007
Subaru's first three-row crossover — and its most controversial nose.
Manufactured for model years 2006–2007 and badged 'B9 Tribeca,' this was Subaru's first three-row crossover, offered in both 5- and 7-seat configurations. Its triangular grille/nose treatment, credited to designer Erwin Leo Himmel and team (interior credited to Andreas Zapatinas), was widely criticized by contemporary reviewers — one reviewer is quoted (per a Wikipedia paraphrase, not yet traced to its original publication) calling it 'an irredeemably gruesome beast.'
Primarily North America; some right-hand-drive/export presence not yet researched in depth.
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Powertrain
Engine options
| Engine | Years | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L H6 | 2006–2007 | — | 215–219 lb-ft (292–297 N·m) at 4,200 rpm, varying by model year (219 lb-ft alongside a 250 hp 2006 tune, 215 lb-ft alongside a 245 hp 2007 tune, per one buyer's-guide aggregator) |
not captured in the research corpus yet. This site shows unknowns as gaps rather than filling them with unsourced figures.
Configuration
Trims and transmissions
The 'B9' prefix was dropped from the name starting in 2008, alongside the redesign covered in this family's facelift profile.
Identify & buy
Identification and ownership notes
The original triangular 'shark nose' grille is this generation's clearest and most-discussed visual identifier, replaced entirely by the 2008 redesign.