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2008 Subaru Tribeca Safety Review

May 29, 2008

SAFETY | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front and side impacts
NHTSA

Top Safety Pick; "good" rating for frontal offset and side impact results
IIHS

With the highest ratings in front- and side-impact tests, standard full-time all-wheel drive, and a full complement of safety systems, the 2008 Subaru Tribeca is one of the safest crossovers on the market.

According to Edmunds, every 2008 Subaru Tribeca "comes with [ABS] with brake assist, traction control, stability control and a rollover-sensing program." Cars.com reports that "side curtain airbags are also standard, but they only deploy over the first and second rows." This is something to consider if you plan to transport children in the third row. Side airbags are available only for the front row, as well.

Mother Proof takes issue with the child car seat LATCH connectors inside the Subaru: 2008’s Tribeca has “two sets of connectors in the second row's outboard seating positions [that] are practically inaccessible...why didn't they give us some LATCH connectors that are actually useable?"

Conclusion

Even without third-row curtain airbags, the 2008 Subaru Tribeca earns high ratings in impact tests.

SAFETY | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front and side impactsNHTSATop Safety Pick; "good" rating for frontal offset and side impact resultsIIHS With the highest ratings in front- and side-impact tests, standard full-time all-wheel drive, and a full complement of safety systems, the 2008 Subaru Tribeca is one of the safest crossovers on the market. According to Edmunds, every 2008 Subaru Tribeca "comes with [ABS] with brake assist, traction control, stability control and a rollover-sensing program." Cars.com reports that "side curtain airbags are also standard, but they only deploy over the first and second rows." This is something to consider if you plan to transport children in the third row. Side airbags are available only for the front row, as well. Mother Proof takes issue with the child car seat LATCH connectors inside the Subaru: 2008’s Tribeca has “two sets of connectors in the second row's outboard seating positions [that] are practically inaccessible...why didn't they give us some LATCH connectors that are actually useable?" ConclusionEven without third-row curtain airbags, the 2008 Subaru Tribeca earns high ratings in impact tests.  2008 SUBARU TRIBECA STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "A more palatable, if somewhat generic front end" Edmunds: "Smaller than most other midsize crossover SUVs " Cars.com: "swoopy dashboard styling" Car and Driver: "large wheels and tires make it seem more premium" The ...

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The Subaru Tribeca has some highly refined, highly popular competition. The Honda Pilot is one of the best crossovers available--and for 2009, it gets a complete makeover, inside and out. The Nissan Murano is also new for 2009; it's more refined and has a beautiful new interior, but doesn't offer a third-row seat. The Toyota Highlander comes in two- and three-row versions and has a big V-6, along with very soft handling.

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