On the Tribeca B9 2006:
The biggest problem styling wise is the nose of the Tribeca. I have absolutely no idea what the designers were thinking. The grille, which is the center point of the car (literally and figuratively), looks like a cross between the grilles of an Edsel and a Bugatti and comes across like the mouth of a sucker. But enough carping. If nothing else, it is distinctive.
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The Tribeca uses Subaru’s 3.0-liter, horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine. The engine is all aluminum with DOHC, 24-valves, and all the electronic goodies that go with a modern engine to make it clean and powerful. The engine makes 250 hp and 219 lb-ft of torque but does require premium fuel. If you have never driven a Subie with this engine you will be amazed; it is one of the smoothest engines available anywhere.
On the WRX 2006:
I also drove a 2006 Impreza WRX and it reminded me of what a great car it is. Yes Subaru has stuck the new Subie grille (a mini-Tribeca grille) on it but underneath is the same exciting WRX.
The WRX comes in three flavors. The base, build it yourself WRX TR, and the regular WRX; both equipped with a 230 hp 2.5-liter flat four. Then there is the WRX STi, the 300 hp, get the heck out of my way version. I am talking about compact 4-door sedans that weigh no more than 3,351 lbs. The TR starts at $23,995, the WRX at $24,495, and the STi at $32,995.