Redesigned 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca to be unveiled in New York

Following less than satisfactory sales of the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (pictured), the Japanese company has given the crossover SUV a comprehensive overhaul, tempering down its too much of extravagant exterior look.



The 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Automobile Magazine reports, will get more mainstream grille as well as more timid headlights.

The 2008 Tribeca will also receive a more powerful engine.

Instead of the old 3.0-liter boxer, the new Tribeca will be equipped with a 3.6-liter flat-six, which offers just a little bit more power but supplies significantly more torque, raising it form 215 lb-ft to 247 lb-ft. But wait, there is more... hm... well, although more powerful, the engine delivers better mileage returning 10 per cent better fuel economy and running on regular, not the premium fuel.

The vehicle will be presented at the 2007 New York Auto Show.

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