Vehicle Overview
The Tribeca comes with 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 model in Subaru’s lineup.
New for 2013
The 2013 Tribeca gets a brake override system but there are no other significant changes.
Exterior
Originally introduced with a controversial grille, the Tribeca’s front-end styling has since been tweaked and is now fairly conventional. All models have 18-inch alloy wheels. Exterior features include:
- Standard fog lights
- Standard heated power side mirrors
- Optional roof rack
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 power seats
- Optional navigation system
- Optional backup camera
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 airbags, including side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for first- and second-row occupants but not for third-row passengers
