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Article comments for Full Test: 2008 Subaru Tribeca - Just when you thought you were accustomed to the B9 Tribeca's unusual, surprised-bidet face and creature-from-the-depths rear, Subaru has up and revamped the styling to a near-unrecognizable degree. (more)
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Replying to: mountrainview (Jun 01, 2007 10:31 am) The old one looked like a Bugatti Veyron. That didn't help sales much. 
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Replying to: mountrainview (Jun 01, 2007 10:31 am)
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I think it may have been good to mention the similarities it has with the Saab 9-6x. That may have facilitated the amount of money and time it took for Subaru to give the Tribeca its facelift by its third model year. Bob mentioned it on Straightline here: http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/2590 |
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Replying to: sabastian (Jun 01, 2007 12:41 pm) You don't hear anyone bragging, "Yeah, it's ugly as a baldheaded billygoat, but it doesn't resemble any other car, so I bought it!" |
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As the biased owner and lover of the unique Andreas Zapatina/Alfa Romeo look of the B9 Tribeca, I can honestly say, that although I'd enjoy the 3.6L, I couldn't see myself buying this new design. That 'one step closer' to looking like a minivan just doesn't work for me. But- it will for others. Good luck Subaru.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 01, 2007 6:36 am) |
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Replying to: morey000 (Jun 03, 2007 6:16 am) If Subaru put out the 08 design first, then went with the 06-07, I think it would have gathered more interest. Gave the Tribeca a more mainstream introduction, then a more exotic one with the other design. |
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Replying to: morey000 (Jun 03, 2007 6:16 am) Subaru insiders point out that the B11S concept car -- the predecessor to the B9 Tribeca production vehicle -- was the first Subie to incorporate the now-notorious propellor-inspired grille. Subaru designer Kiyoshi Sugimoto led that project, although Barcelona-based Fuore Design Int'l's Erwin Himmer was brought in as a consultant. It seems clear to us, though, that Andreas Zapatinas' work at Alfa Romeo inspired Subaru's conversion to the big grille look and led to his position as Subaru's design director. Ironically, the controversy about the grille led to Zapatinas' departure last summer just as the Impreza -- the car he most influneced as design director -- neared production. Zapatinas was born and raised in Greece, and he first got interested in cars as a kid when he saw the Acropolis Rally, so he was very enthusiastic about the new design for the STI. |
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Replying to: SubyTrojan (Jun 03, 2007 8:36 pm) On a different note, I think the fact that the 08 will appeal to a different crowd than the 06-07 did is a good thing. Those folks already have one. The 08 will appeal to people that don't already have one. Sounds like a good business plan to me! 
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Replying to: SubyTrojan (Jun 03, 2007 8:36 pm) I read that article, so technically we cannot blame (or credit) Zapatinas. But it sure has Alfa Romeo traits. So- that's my story and I'm stickin' to it. 
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