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STYLING | 7 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
it's a pity that the exterior doesn't work as well as it looks
MSN Autos
The dash styling is a bit heavy on silver-colored trim, but at least it doesn't look cheap.
Cars.com
there are still some things that just seem out of proportion
AutoWeek
It hasn't always been this way. When the Tribeca was first introduced about five years ago the model had a trend-setting snout, with rounded headlamps and a 'winged' grille inspired by Subaru's aircraft history. Turned out the design was very much love-it-or-hate-it (more the latter), so the Tribeca underwent a major overhaul for 2008, with a more conservative, anonymous front end that shoppers seem to like better.
While the exterior of the Tribeca is quite unremarkable, the interior makes more of an impression. A curvy, overtly futuristic (read, already feeling dated) cockpit-like interior of the original model remains; it's a handsome setup in the details, and its ambient lighting is especially extensive. But some might find a bit too much matte-metallic trim, and away from the instrument panel the interior feels nice but unremarkable.
Conclusion
The exterior of the 2011 Subaru Tribeca is clean, pleasant, and ideal for those who don’t want to be noticed.
