This car is great. In 2020 I've bought the 2011 model. It's, by far, the most beautiful cross over SUV of it's category, not plenty of room but enough room for 7 people, the third row is good enough for kids, lots of cup holders, 4 charging outlets, a still modern dashboard. A powerful 6 cylinder engine that doesn't requires premium gas, very handy AWD for winter, but I've to admit, it has poor gas mileage, that's the only draw back of this car, in my opinion. Unfortunately, because it didn't cell much, parts are specific and expensive. On the other hand, it doesn't wear out much, it's very dependable.

Owner for only a week. So far I am in heaven. Limited package with a few extras. I understand this model is an underdog in this class but after a LOT of research it doesn’t have the fatal flaws of newer Explorers, Cx9, Edge, Toyotas, Nissans, etc. IMHO. You’re sitting higher in this car than Those others in this class. I’m 6’4” with bad knees. This is a big plus for me! I have 4 six+ footers to drive around. Second row legroom and hip room excellent. Third row spacing doesn’t matter, but I wouldn’t want to sit back there! If I can keep this car for 5+ years I’ll be in the market for a used Subaru Ascent for sure (assuming they build one with a six-cylinder engine). Great job Subaru. Folks don’t sleep on the 2008-2014 Tribecas.

unfortunately Subaru is not the car company it once was. Everyone told me buy a Subaru, most reliable car on the market, yet this vehcle started popping dash light at around 56,000 miles, everything from catalytic converter, to transmission, countless sensors. currently I think just about every dash light is on, and the engine temp gage shoots from nothing to midway over and over again while driving. Check engine light is on, awd,sport,cruise,at oil temp are all currently on and no one is sure why. The dealerships are not much help all they do is read the codes popping suggest those parts be replaced but even after replacing the lights come bk on and you are out thousands, If you google dash lights on subarus you will find I am not alone, Subaru has had several recalls and they are aware of the issues and seems they have taken no steps to improve newer models as the years go by car buyers report having all the same issues. I am currently looking at Hondas and toyotas in the hopes that they will be more reliable. I wouldnt reccomend purchasing any subaru model, especially an outback or forester, they by far have had the most issues.