New or Significantly Altered Models

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca

All-new flagship for Subaru. Deemed a crossover, the B9 Tribeca is longer, wider, and taller than the Outback. With 3 rows of seating, it can seat up to 7 passengers. Power is provided by a 250hp 3.0L 6-cylinder boxer engine. A 5-speed automatic is the only offered transmsission. All-wheel-drive is standard as is stability control.

Updated Models

2006 Subaru Forester

Updated Forester gets new front end styling and more horsepower. Addition of variable valve lift technology boosts the base engines power to 173 hp from 165hp. The already quick Turbo models get a 20hp boost to 230hp. The gearing, suspsensions, and ride heights have also been tweaked.

2006 Subaru Impreza Sedan

All Impreza models get new front end styling. Addition of variable valve lift technology boosts power to 173 hp from 165hp. The 2.5RS model has been renamed 2.5i for consistency with the Legacy.

2006 Subaru Impreza Wagon

All Impreza models get new front end styling for 2006. Addition of variable valve lift technology boosts power to 173 hp from 165hp. The 2.5RS model has been renamed 2.5i for consistency with the Legacy.

2006 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan

All Impreza models get new front end styling for 2006. The top of the line, STI model gets a new rear rooftop spoiler and a new limited-slip differential. A lower-cost TR or "Tuner-Ready" version will be offered.

2006 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon

All Impreza models get new front end styling for 2006.

Mostly Unchanged

2006 Subaru Baja

2006 Subaru Legacy Sedan

For 2006, a limited production run of 500 spec.B special editions will be offered. The spec.B features unique paint and interior appointments and a sport-tuned suspension.

2006 Subaru Legacy Wagon

2006 Subaru Outback Sedan

2006 Subaru Outback Wagon