2009 Subaru Tribeca Limited, an AutoWeek Drivers Log:

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR WES RAYNAL: After the Tribeca's 2008 restyle, it looks like it comes from Chrysler, which is a huge improvement over the old one that was Pontiac Aztekian in its ugliness.
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[Charles Perry]

EXECUTIVE EDITOR WES RAYNAL: After the Tribeca's 2008 restyle, it looks
like it comes from Chrysler, which is a huge improvement over the old one
that was Pontiac Aztekian in its ugliness.
Read More: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20091002/CARREVIEWS/910029998

Reviewers who do not know how to operate something as simple as the 2nd row
seats in a Tribeca should not be allowed to write articles. Yes, when using
the 3rd row seating, the second row has limited legroom. BUT when not using
the 3rd row, you can move the 2nd row all the way back (you have to use two
levers - too difficult for the average car writer) and get a lot of legroom.
That legroom, plus the option, needed on rare occasions, of a 3rd row of
seating, is why we bought a Tribeca. We have the original body style and
actually prefer it to the new, boring, style.

Charles Perry P.E.