As we reported back in January, Subaru is working on an update for its slow-selling Tribeca. With sales only running at half of the original projections, Subaru will address several of the common criticisms for the 2008 model Tribeca, including the controversial (read: ugly) front end. Gone is the polarizing “propeller” grille that will be replaced by a more conventional design. The new front end will feature a large grille with horizontal bars topped by the Subaru logo and wider, shorter headlamps.

Under the new hood, the 2008 Tribeca will be powered by a more powerful 3.6L flat-six in place of the current 3.0L engine. With 254-hp, the new engine only gets a slight boost from the current engine’s 245-hp, but torque is up to 247 lb-ft (from 215 lb-ft). All while running on regular gasoline — instead of premium like the 3.0L engine.

One other complaint was third row access. For 2008, the third row of seats will now be accessible from both the driver- and passenger-side. Previously, only the passenger-side of the second row could fold.

The redesigned 2008 Tribeca will debut at the 2007 New York Auto Show in April.

## Source: Automobile ##

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