2008 Subaru Tribeca - Nissan Murano

Snowride · 04-12-2007, 03:13 PM

Looks pretty darn good. http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/2008/...eca/index.html

SIM · 04-12-2007, 03:39 PM

They finally got rid of that pinched and ugly nose!

**Kris** · 04-12-2007, 03:45 PM

Funny how more and more carmakers are copying Murano lines......

Tribec looks better now, no doubts.

I-285MURANO · 04-12-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally posted by Kris
Funny how more and more carmakers are copying Murano lines......

Tribec looks better now, no doubts.

I have been noticing that for the past year or so. I think the MDX and that other Acura SUV favor the Murano now and the Mazda Cx's

bdubs9 · 04-12-2007, 06:07 PM

I bought my '06 Murano in September. During my research, I came upon the 06 Tribeca. I test drove one and was so disappointed with the vehicle, I went straight to the Nissan dealer afterwards and walked out the door with a Murano.

While the Tribeca looks ok on the inside the entire vehicle feels cheaply made. The transmission seemed to choke or pause when i jammed on the steering wheel. I almost laughed out loud when this happened because the salesman had just finished telling me how the subaru transmission was superior to nissan's.

I agree the '08 has much improved looks, but it wouldn't entice me away from my MO.

mgthe3 · 04-12-2007, 07:01 PM

this seems aimed at the fx and the rx more than the Mo.

FX'ish headlights/hood line
RX'ish windows/tail line
Yeah, the Hyundai Santa Fe is almost exactly like it, except I like the Santa Fe's tail lines more.

Nuttin like a Mo

**Kris** · 04-12-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally posted by mgthe3

Nuttin like a Mo

Ye, nothing beats original!

**Corin** · 04-12-2007, 07:34 PM

"Arriving in June, 2007"

I don't see how auto manufacturers get away with shifting our calendar by a half-year.

I can understand the next year's model coming out towards the end of the year, like November, but when you have it available in June? Come on, that should be a 2007 model.

Kind of the opposite of the software industry, huh? Windows 95 comes out at the VERY END of 1995. SQL Server 2000 came out in 2001, if I remember correctly...

nissanlove · 04-13-2007, 02:21 AM

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Originally posted by mgthe3

Yeah, the Hyundai Santa Fe is almost exactly like it, except I like the Santa Fe's tail lines more.

Nuttin like a Mo

i noticed that also, the rear 3/4 pics reminded me alot of the new santa fe's. honestly i think this tribeca looks worse than the outgoing one. at least the wing grill was very original and this new one is rediculously generic and trucky looking. apparently the new tribeca is loosing it's B9 prefix and also recieving a larger more powerful engine.

speaking of tribeca's, i happened to drive up and park beside one as the owner was leaving her vehicle. she just looked at the Mo and i could see it in her face that she thought it was much better then what she was driving.

on the other hand, the interior of the subaru is absolutely incredible, especially compared to the crap they are comming out with lately(see the new wrx). although the material used are very cheep, the dash IMO is pure eye candy and flows sooo nicely.

we to drove a tribeca when they were first released. the only thing it had going for it was the LOOKS of the interior and the AWD system. otherwise, it felt heavy and underpowerd. and the lack of HID's and led tail lights on a car of this price is just unimpressive.

mkaresh · 04-13-2007, 12:51 PM

I'm with nissanlove. While no fan of the original Tribeca, the new one is worse. Very generic front end now, almost like an old Chrysler minivan. At least they dropped "B9" from the name.

elliotgb · 04-13-2007, 01:27 PM

Reminds me a bit of the Ford Edge.

Wow, they bumped the horses way up to 256 and a 3.6L engine.
The outgoing vehicle was a 3.0L 245 horsepower engine with 215 pound-feet of torque. Not much of a jump considering the reports that the current vehicle was underpowered.

Quote from Edmunds.com: Another significant downside to the Subaru Tribeca is that its 3.0-liter flat-6 is merely adequate in terms of power, and that's just with the driver aboard. Adding a full load of family members taxes the engine, which becomes noisy and rough.

ekaxel · 04-13-2007, 01:54 PM

I wonder if it still has the tiny gas tank? Still no HID?

mkaresh · 04-13-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by elliotgb
Reminds me a bit of the Ford Edge.

Wow, they bumped the horses way up to 256 and a 3.6L engine.
The outgoing vehicle was a 3.0L 245 horsepower engine with 215 pound-feet of torque. Not much of a jump considering the reports that the current vehicle was underpowered.

Quote from Edmunds.com: Another significant downside to the Subaru Tribeca is that its 3.0-liter flat-6 is merely adequate in terms of power, and that's just with the driver aboard. Adding a full load of family members taxes the engine, which becomes noisy and rough.

Midrange power gets a much larger boost, as seen in the torque figures. And the midrange is where this engine needed a boost. The 3.0's power peak is at 6,600, and how often are you going to wind a people hauler's engine that high?

The new engine also runs on regular. The 3.0 reguired premium.

SExyMurano · 04-13-2007, 09:31 PM

FUGLY

mkaresh · 04-13-2007, 09:50 PM

One thing that occurs to me is that with both the Murano and the Tribeca my intial impression of the exterior styling was not good.

But over time I have come to see the Murano as an exceptionally well done design, the way the various lines and shapes come together.

The same has not happened with the Tribeca.

04-12-2007, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	Funny how more and more carmakers are copying Murano lines...... Tribec looks better now, no doubts. __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

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bdubs9 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 26	I bought my '06 Murano in September. During my research, I came upon the 06 Tribeca. I test drove one and was so disappointed with the vehicle, I went straight to the Nissan dealer afterwards and walked out the door with a Murano. While the Tribeca looks ok on the inside the entire vehicle feels cheaply made. The transmission seemed to choke or pause when i jammed on the steering wheel. I almost laughed out loud when this happened because the salesman had just finished telling me how the subaru transmission was superior to nissan's. I agree the '08 has much improved looks, but it wouldn't entice me away from my MO. __________________ 2006 SL AWD Touring Package Platinum w/caffe latte leather Cross bars, Curt hitch, K&N filter

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mgthe3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,065	this seems aimed at the fx and the rx more than the Mo. FX'ish headlights/hood line RX'ish windows/tail line Yeah, the Hyundai Santa Fe is almost exactly like it, except I like the Santa Fe's tail lines more. Nuttin like a Mo __________________ 2010 Titan Crewcab XE had an 07 S Brilliant Silver had an 04 SL Sheer Silver

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Corin Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 2,241	"Arriving in June, 2007" I don't see how auto manufacturers get away with shifting our calendar by a half-year. I can understand the next year's model coming out towards the end of the year, like November, but when you have it available in June? Come on, that should be a 2007 model. Kind of the opposite of the software industry, huh? Windows 95 comes out at the VERY END of 1995. SQL Server 2000 came out in 2001, if I remember correctly... __________________ ~ Corin ---------------------------------------- 2005 MO SL AWD, Platinum w/ Charcoal Cloth, Sunroof Pkg, Tow Pkg, StonGard, Stainless "Z" Grill, air horns, ipod magic box, Garmin c320, Carseat 2008 Zap Xebra Electric Car (with many upgrades) 2011 Nissan Leaf (100% electric, 100% awesome! Got it 4/1/2011)

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mkaresh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 122	I'm with nissanlove. While no fan of the original Tribeca, the new one is worse. Very generic front end now, almost like an old Chrysler minivan. At least they dropped "B9" from the name. __________________ truedelta.com Vehicle reliability, fuel economy, and price comparison information

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elliotgb Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 545	Reminds me a bit of the Ford Edge. Wow, they bumped the horses way up to 256 and a 3.6L engine. The outgoing vehicle was a 3.0L 245 horsepower engine with 215 pound-feet of torque. Not much of a jump considering the reports that the current vehicle was underpowered. Quote from Edmunds.com: Another significant downside to the Subaru Tribeca is that its 3.0-liter flat-6 is merely adequate in terms of power, and that's just with the driver aboard. Adding a full load of family members taxes the engine, which becomes noisy and rough. __________________ 2004 Polished Pewter, SL AWD, Touring, No Nav, Custom Body Moldings

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ekaxel Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,164	I wonder if it still has the tiny gas tank? Still no HID? __________________ '03 SL everything but OEM Nav Magellan Roadmate 1700 7" in dash Valentine One Black grille DrawTite 2" hitch & homemade harness Excalibur 1620 alarm Magnetbra Full spare tire Roof rails with crossbars Aluminum fuel tank shield Optima Red Top battery HID fogs/DRL 3 new door lock assemblies 235/65R17 Dean Wintercat snows Backup camera Parking sensor (IR) system GROM IPOD/USB/AUX audio interface with Bluetooth New CVT 1/12

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mkaresh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 122	One thing that occurs to me is that with both the Murano and the Tribeca my intial impression of the exterior styling was not good. But over time I have come to see the Murano as an exceptionally well done design, the way the various lines and shapes come together. The same has not happened with the Tribeca. __________________ truedelta.com Vehicle reliability, fuel economy, and price comparison information

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