The Tribeca comes with standard all-wheel drive and seats seven with a standard third row. It competes with other midsize crossovers like the Ford Explorer, Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Highlander. It’s the only three-row crossover in Subaru’s lineup. In ascending order, trim levels are the Premium, Limited and Touring.
New for 2011 There are no major changes.
Exterior All models have 18-inch alloy wheels. The Touring trim adds silver roof rails, painted lower cladding and xenon headlights. Exterior features include:
Standard fog lights
Standard heated, power side mirrors
Standard 18-inch alloy wheels
Optional roof rack
Optional mudflaps
Interior The Tribeca features a wraparound cockpit with faux metal overlays. The second-row seats have easy-to-use adjusters that slide the seats forward for easier third-row access. Interior features include:
Standard dual-zone air conditioning
Standard steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Standard heated, power-adjustable seats
Optional navigation system
Optional leather upholstery
Optional backup camera
Optional backseat DVD entertainment system
Under the Hood A 3.6-liter six-cylinder is standard. Mechanical features include:
256 horsepower and 247 pounds-feet of torque
Five-speed automatic transmission
Standard all-wheel drive
Standard independent front and rear suspension
Safety Standard safety features include:
Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
Electronic stability system
Traction control
Six standard airbags, including side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for first- and second-row passengers but not for third-row passengers
