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The suspension is very soft...which makes the Tribeca drive much larger than it actually is.
Front seats provide ample padding and support, but taller folk may find their driving position compromised by a non-telescoping steering wheel
plenty of headroom and legroom in the front and back seats, though the third row is a little cramped
The second row is spacious, with lots of legroom for tall adults, and the leather seats are firm like the front buckets.
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The suspension is very soft...which makes the Tribeca drive much larger than it actually is.
Car and Driver
Front seats provide ample padding and support, but taller folk may find their driving position compromised by a non-telescoping steering wheel
Edmunds
plenty of headroom and legroom in the front and back seats, though the third row is a little cramped
MSN Autos
The second row is spacious, with lots of legroom for tall adults, and the leather seats are firm like the front buckets.
Cars.com
Front seats in the Tribeca are wide and firm, with nice proportions and bolstering. Lumbar support is adjustable for both the driver and passenger, and it's easy to find a good driving position—although the lack of telescopic steering adjustment could prevent some from getting comfortable. One issue for some taller, lankier drivers is that the curvy instrument panel design tends to limit knee space—and potentially comfort, on long trips.
In back, the second row slides fore and aft by eight inches—and split 60/40 for longer cargo—and once adults slide it back they'll find enough space to be comfortable. It's a bit flat and not tremendously comfortable, either. The third row, though, is a bit hard to get to (though there are grab handles) and nearly unusable if the second row has been moved back for second-row passengers. You could end up with a balancing act where no one's happy. Fortunately that third row folds flat and expands cargo space when it's not in use.
The Tribeca has a firm but smooth and controlled ride, and an interior that's a step quieter than what we've become accustomed to from Subaru.
Conclusion
The 2011 Subaru Tribeca is comfortable and refined for those in front, but if you’re thinking of using the third row regularly, be wary.
