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Now they've started building some newer houses along the way, it feels more suburban in certain pockets.
Maybe it's sub-rural? Rural light? You might say it used to be rural, perhaps.
-juice
Bob
Now if it were really rural you'd just leave those leaves where they fell and let nature do it's thing.
Or at least throw some gravel on the ground.
Watch - that'll happen the day after Bob buys the first B9 Telluride that comes off the assembly line. They'll pave the whole dump just to spite him.
-juice
Rural? Rural-lite? Call it what you will, but it's not suburban.
But we're getting away from the discussion. There are lots of people like me, who live in these kinds of areas. People who live within 20 – 30 miles of a major metropolitan area, and their properties require a lot of work. many of these people commute to white-collar jobs in the cities or suburbs, and a pickup is not the vehicle of choice.
Bob
The rim that shaq slams at
lol @ swamp...
Heck, '05 Ford F-350 Super-Duty trucks have 18" rims. No problem there.
Bob
Why not just change the tires then?
What I was trying to say, as a rule, the higher the aspect ratio, the less chance for tire damage. By that I mean it is less likely for you to have tire damage with a tire with a large 75 aspect ratio than one with a small 55 aspect ratio.
So using my Ford F-350 comparison: I believe single-rear wheel F-350s use a 265/70 (75?)x18 tire. The Tribeca use a 255/55x18. So the sidewall measurement is considerably more on the F-350. Also the F-350 uses a pure "truck" tire too.
Bob
Seriously though, Subaru is clearly aiming the B9 at the urban crowd. I also do think that a ruggedised Outback version (not just cosmetics) will be needed. That's what I would need anyway.
Sly
I haven't retired yet.
Ed
5.5" is a decent amount of sidewall. But keep in mind the Tribeca weighs half a ton more than the Forester, so the tires and suspension will have a lot more impact to absorb.
-juice
John
Showed the brochure to a Volvo fan here at work and his ball park for the price loaded up was $45k. When I told him under $40 he was impressed.
Perhaps people that shop luxury brands are used to seeing prices in the 40s (or higher), so to them the sticker shock is in reverse?
-juice
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
they would have to rename that to the B9 Oxymoron. dreams of sophisticated mexican cities?
maybe the B9 Cobo Wabo
-juice
I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction
'Cause I tri and I tri and I tri and I tri
I can't get no, I can't get no
I wouldn't go for the sales pitch, but I would go if you want free tickets to the car show or if you want to get a close look at the Tribeca.
Craig
Maybe i've missed the specs somewhere on the Subaru web site but do not see any interior size info. Is this interior any bigger than a legacy ? or Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey etc ?
Thanks, Steve.
Subaru has posted that the B9 is making the rounds at some of the car shows. Has anyone been lucky enough to see if first hand and be willing to give a first impression. Many thanks, Steve.
Sly
Craig
I liked how he would pronounce Mercury.
Steve Austin: the bionic man. ;-)
Inside is wider than the Legacy, better for 3 across seating in the middle row. Cargo space is not any bigger unless you slide the 2nd row forward, though.
The front arm rest is also wider, the seats farther apart.
Still, I'd call it a roomy mid-size, not a full-size vehicle by any means.
-juice
If that is the case, I think it has enough power as compared to the competition, all carping about torque aside.
They did comment on the controversial nose, but I am trying to stay away from further discussions of styling, which I think have been beat to death.
Don't laugh, but this crossover SUV powered by the Outback wagon's 3.0-liter flat-six and five-speed automatic is intended to outperform BMW's X5 3.0i. Check the stats: relative to the BMW's inline six the Subie makes 25 more horsepower (250 total), and the truck weighs 450 pounds less, giving it a 19 percent advantage in weight-to-power. The front strut/rear multi-link suspension is tuned to closely match the handling dynamics of the BMW, while softening the suspension settings for improved ride quality. Fat 255/55R18 Goodyear Eagles match the size of the X5's sport suspension tires. Where Subaru clearly trumps BMW is in interior space efficiency. Stretching just five inches longer on a 2.8-inch shorter wheelbase, the B9 Tribeca fits three rows of seats (a third-row-delete option will be offered). Max cargo space with the seats folded flat appears to be much larger than in the BMW. Of course, learning to love Subaru's new airplane-inspired nose may take time.
Those 0-60 estimates sound great. What did they do to the engine tuning and tranny? Wow.
C&D's numbers for the MDX and Pilot are 7.8 and 7.6, respectively.
Glad to hear they thought body roll was under control.
-juice
-juice
Wow, if the Tribeca can even pull off an 8 sec 0-60 I'd be impressed. I guess they don't need a high top speed and can gear the tranny as such.
A little faster would be nice, though. ;-)
I'm still waiting to see one in person- but change the nose and I'd definitely consider buying one right now.
tom
I still would very much like to see a B9 Telluride, but maybe that could be the name for a Baja replacement, if they decide to do that. I think the Baja has generated so much bad press, that if Subaru should ever want to do a pickup based on the B9 platform, perhaps severing all ties to the "Baja" name might be a wise marketing move.
I do like the name "Baja," and I still believe in the concept; I just don't see Subaru continuing with it. Just as other truckmakers introduce new names for larger all-new models (Tacoma/Tundra, etc.), Subaru should probably do the same.
Bob
i hate these generalizations as i would love a 0-60 in 5.0 minivan. fast family cars ( fxt ) rock.
tom