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#21527 of 21536 Re: 2011 Tribeca?? [dcm61] by ateixeira Nov 26, 2009 (7:29 am)
Replying to: dcm61 (Nov 25, 2009 7:29 pm) Yep. Add 4-6" to the wheelbase, 10" or so to the length. Square off the back - that would make it MUCH bigger than the Outback.   Basically it would be to the Outback what the Exiga is to the Forester.
#21528 of 21536 2011 Tribeca? by rblnr Nov 26, 2009 (8:42 am)
Yep, sounds like that would be the plan. It'll be up to the marketing dept whether to determine the viability of a larger Subaru. Another factor will be the upcoming CAFE standards, which is an argument against. Would be great if they could be first or early w/a legit. hybrid version of a vehicle that size -- would be a huge selling point.   Here's hoping they do so while keeping some of the current Tribeca characteristics. I own the '06 -- yeah, it's a little small, lacks a bit of acceleration (though the newer ones are improved), but its ride and handling are better than almost anything else in its class and the interior is very nice. Don't have the new Outback # in front of me, but the Tribeca was/is the only Subaru wide enough to accommodate two car seats w/a passenger in the middle. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 26, 2009 10:17 am) rblnr (Nov 28, 2009 7:03 am)
#21529 of 21536 Re: 2011 Tribeca? [rblnr] by ateixeira Nov 26, 2009 (10:17 am)
Replying to: rblnr (Nov 26, 2009 8:42 am) Tribeca's 40/20/40 middle row is also by far the most comfortable for 3 across.   Keep things like that and make the 3rd row bigger, with more cargo space behind it.   A hybrid would get expensive. Easily in to the $40s, probably.   How 'bout a diesel? Try to keep it at $39,995 loaded. Replies to this message: rblnr (Nov 28, 2009 7:03 am)
#21530 of 21536 Re: 2011 Tribeca? [ateixeira] by rblnr Nov 28, 2009 (7:03 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 26, 2009 10:17 am) Maybe they'll ramp up production of the turbodiesel when the new factory is online.
#21531 of 21536 2011 Tribeca by toboggan Dec 01, 2009 (3:36 pm)
We like the our Tribeca. But as I mentioned above, it would be better with the above mentioned changes. Nice road car, stops well, sometimes has a funny hesitation when moving off from a dead stop. I find myself using the sport shift to hasten the forward movement and going down slippery slopes (we live about 2 miles off the paved road and have to travel over several ridges).   But I'm impatiently waiting for direct injection on the Outback 4 cylinder. My '98 OBW is getting a little old, even though it only has 119,000 miles. It is being used as the towed vehicle behind the motor home so in reality it has about 135,000 miles. I'd love to use the Tribeca, but it is not towable on 4 tires. Replies to this message: xwesx (Dec 01, 2009 5:06 pm) volkov (Dec 01, 2009 8:05 pm)
#21532 of 21536 Re: 2011 Tribeca [toboggan] by xwesx Dec 01, 2009 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: toboggan (Dec 01, 2009 3:36 pm) When that day comes (to replace the '98), let me know....
#21533 of 21536 Re: 2011 Tribeca [toboggan] by volkov Dec 01, 2009 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: toboggan (Dec 01, 2009 3:36 pm) Yep, DI plus the gear capacity of the CVT would make for a very nice combination in the OB.
#21534 of 21536 Subaru press conference at the LA show by rsholland Dec 06, 2009 (4:07 pm)
http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/autos_and_vehicles/watch/v19464478SmG- BgJpe Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 06, 2009 5:14 pm)
#21536 of 21536 Re: Subaru press conference at the LA show [rsholland] by ateixeira Dec 06, 2009 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Dec 06, 2009 4:07 pm) Gosh I hope they bring the hybrid tourer to the DC Auto Show.   I may try to steal it.   Edit: did you catch the part about ALG's top residuals for the Forester and Outback, and Subaru overall as a mainstream brand? Sweet.

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