well!?

maybe with a torquey 6?

They won't even make a Legacy STI, what the hell man...

High center of gravity,
7 passengers,
All season tires,
4000 lbs..

yeah, an STI, why would they even consider it..

Probably not, though I could see an L.L. Bean Edition in a year or two. Still, if they'll build a Forester STi, you never know.

MB makes the AMG M55 and AMG G55, so why not Subaru? Sure Subaru could make one, but if they do, it will be a very limited production vehicle—and be more for promotional value, than anything else. If Subaru wants to show that the Tribeca is indeed a great handling crossover, which is what they've been claiming all along, what better way to demonstrate that than by offering an STi version?

I'm not saying it will happen, but I don't rule it out entirely.

Bob

Forget about the STi. We should be thankful if they put a more torquey engine in the base model. :rolleyes:

They won't even make a Legacy STI, what the hell man...

Just because there isn't one on the market now, doesn't that they won't ever make one.

Bob

Forget about the STi. We should be thankful if they put a more torquey engine in the base model. :rolleyes:

I expect that to happen in due time. Subaru rarely introduces an all-new model, along with all-new technology. The SVX was the last Subaru that did that. Usually they introduce a new model with a proven drivetrain (which is what they did with the Tribeca), then each succeeding model year they improve upon it. So I suspect the long-rumored 3.6 H-6 will eventually make its way into the Tribeca. It may take a few years, but I bet it does arrive.

Bob

Ok ok, they MAY never make one... I'm just impatient and want one now or at least be announced I guess

Are you serious?

the thought entered my mind becuase it seemed to me there was an STi trim level of impreza, forester and legacy, but tribeca is pretty new ground for subaru. just pondering.

Why would they have a JDM B9 STi if they don't intend to sell the standard version of the B9 there?

Why would they have a JDM B9 STi if they don't intend to sell the standard version of the B9 there?


whoops! didnt know that.

think about it in japan theres a STi model for everything (forester, Impreza, etc)theres a good chance the Tribeca will get a POSSIBLE STi model also.. why else would they show off a H6tt hitting 394 horses in the B11s??.. the twin turbo H6 idea is real .. everyone just has to wait.. just like we are waiting for the legacy Sti and forester sti.. they'll come here eventually.. the Tribeca STi will just be farther off..why would Porsche make a fast ars SUV?? the tribeca is already said to be agile..my onnly question why not?

if they don't intend to sell the standard version of the B9 there?

We don't know that yet. We know that it will be sold in the USA, Canada and Chile. We also know they are going to show it at Geneva, so they must be considering that market too. I know Subaru of Australia, and probably new Zealand too, would love to have it to sell. If they make an Oz/NZ-spec version, that means RHD. If they make a RHD model, then selling it in Japan is certainly a possibility.

Subaru, at least for their larger vehicles, designs them for world markets. That's been true of the Impreza, Forester, Legacy and Outback. I expect the Tribeca to be part of that group. It may take several years, but I do expect it to be sold in Japan eventually.

Bob

not gonna happen

I will settle for a LPT H6 for about 320/320. I am sure we will be able to find some lower/stiffer struts and springs and bigger brakes on the aftermarket.
It would be a nice fantasy for a 400+HP B9, but we have people right here already b**ching :mad: about 32+K for a normal Tribeca.

I understand there will be an ESX Special Edition Tribeca, with full warranty, by the end of the year....

Probably not, though I could see an L.L. Bean Edition in a year or two. Still, if they'll build a Forester STi, you never know.

I figure they'll have an LL Bean but doubt an STi.

I understand there will be an ESX Special Edition Tribeca, with full warranty, by the end of the year....
:lol:

I like your sense of humor

-Allen

I would much more prefer R2 STi...

A possible Tribeca STi would cost at least $48,000 or more, and anything made by Subaru in that price range- let's just say it would suffer from "Phaetonitis."

I don't think the Tribeca will be going to Japan since Subaru already said they're developing a smaller crossover for the JDM (large vehicles are unpopular there) and the yen-dollar exchange rate right now is terrible.

seems very unlikely ...

MB makes the AMG M55 and AMG G55, so why not Subaru? Sure Subaru could make one, but if they do, it will be a very limited production vehicle—and be more for promotional value, than anything else. If Subaru wants to show that the Tribeca is indeed a great handling crossover, which is what they've been claiming all along, what better way to demonstrate that than by offering an STi version?

I'm not saying it will happen, but I don't rule it out entirely.

BobAnother way to look at this is that the B9 is benchmarked on the X5 3.0. So why not benchmark an STi version on the X5 4.4? If there can be an STi Forester, I don't see an STi B9 as that big a stretch.

Another way to look at this is that the B9 is benchmarked on the X5 3.0. So why not benchmark an STi version on the X5 4.4? If there can be an STi Forester, I don't see an STi B9 as that big a stretch.

I do see a Tribeca equivalant to the X5 4.4 at some point, maybe even for MY07? Perhaps the long-rumored Tribeca turbo?

An Tribeca STi, IMO, is a step or two beyond that however. I see it more like the MB ML55, rather than the ML500. I see the ML500 to be more like a Tribeca turbo.

Bob

id buy 2

I think it'd be a dumb idea, from a branding perspective. If the public comes to see/expect STI everything then the "STI" brand gets diluted. A Tribeca STI would make people think Subaru is ready to slap an STi badge on anything, just to get higher margins off the vehicle. And to pull off something like a Tribeca STi, you'd have to do more than a little bling or minor perf- you'd have to use something like the Cayenne Turbo as a benchmark, i.e. something that has a reputation as a high perf. (top 10 nurburgring lap times) SUV. IMHO, anything else would just dilute the meaning of "STI", and people would be wondering what's next? the Outback STI ?.

I do see a Tribeca equivalant to the X5 4.4 at some point, maybe even for MY07? Perhaps the long-rumored Tribeca turbo?

An Tribeca STi, IMO, is a step or two beyond that however. I see it more like the MB ML55, rather than the ML500. I see the ML500 to be more like a Tribeca turbo.

Bob

Makes sense ... just a GT/XT then; no STi.

Makes sense ... just a GT/XT then; no STi.

Well to use the MB analogy:

ML350 = Tribeca

ML500 = Tribeca turbo

ML55 = Tribeca STi

Bob

Getting a little ahead of ourselves guys. Maybe we can wait and see how the thing drives before we imagine an STi treatment. I think a bit of additonal power might be a next year necessity as the midsize segment has a few more 300+HP selections. So I am hoping for a Light Pressure Turbo to knock the H6 up to 300-325 depending on how the competiton ramps up against this car. I think the 2006/7 Saab edition might be where this starts?, then Subaru wil come with their updated version. Needless to say if this falls like rock then we get squat.

I don't think the current H6 can handle even light turbo-charging. With a new stronger block maybe ...

hopefully if subaru are smart they'll discontinue the fugliest 7 seater evAr

hopefully if subaru are smart they'll discontinue the fugliest 7 seater evAr

ditto

hello fish

-mikey

High center of gravity,
7 passengers,
All season tires,
4000 lbs..

yeah, an STI, why would they even consider it..

If they did make the sti they wouldn't keep the all seasons or the optional 7 passenger seating.

Besides, ever heard of a Porsche Cayenne?

If they did make the sti they wouldn't keep the all seasons or the optional 7 passenger seating.

Besides, ever heard of a Porsche Cayenne?

Or an Infiniti FX35 & FX45? There's obviously a market out there for a sports car-like SUV.

Bob

The Tribeca so doesn't call for an STi badging IMHO...
Just put something that has more than 219lb-ft of torque in it and it'll be a good start.