Subaru Tribeca

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Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

A midsize crossover SUV, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca in Jackson comes in Premium, Limited and Touring trim levels, each with standard seven-passenger seating. The Premium comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, tri-zone automatic climate control, a tilt (but not telescoping) steering wheel, heated power front seats, full power accessories, cruise control, a six-speaker CD/MP3 sound system with an auxiliary input jack, a 7-inch display screen and keyless entry.

Stepping up to the Limited adds leather upholstery (vinyl for the third row), three-mode heated front seats with driver memory, Bluetooth, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with a six-CD changer and satellite radio and additional interior ambient lighting for the console. The Touring tacks on exclusive 18-inch alloys, a monotone exterior paint scheme, xenon headlamps, silver roof rails, a sunroof and a back-up camera with a small display in the auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The Touring’s roof rails, back-up camera and sunroof are available on the Limited as the Moonroof package. Optional on both Limited (Moonroof package required) and Touring is a Navigation package that includes a navigation system, a back-up camera (with the camera display migrating to the navigation screen) and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. These models are also eligible for a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.

Powertrains and Performance

The 2011 Subaru Tribeca’s 3.6-liter, horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine produces 256 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. The sole transmission is a five-speed automatic with a manual shift mode. All Tribecas use an all-wheel-drive system that sends 55 percent of the power to the rear wheels in normal driving.

Performance is respectable, with the 0-60-mph sprint requiring 7.8 seconds. Fuel economy is unimpressive, however, at 16 mpg city/21 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined.

Safety

Every 2011 Subaru Tribeca comes with antilock brakes (with brake assist), traction control and stability control with a rollover sensor. Front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints round out the safety features.

In government crash tests, the Tribeca scored a perfect five stars for both front and side impact protection. It also received the top rating of “Good” in frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety..

Interior Design and Special Features

The Tribeca’s interior is its most distinctive feature. The dashboard’s dramatic curves are a rarity in today’s automotive landscape, adding a welcome dose of character to this otherwise bland Subaru. However, materials quality is average at best — plastics are hard and even a bit coarse in places. We like the central display screen that shows climate control and audio information, a feature found on the Tribeca whether or not the navigation system is ordered. However, the arrangement of some controls is awkward, and the air-conditioner struggles to keep the cabin cool on hot days.

The Tribeca’s front seats offer fine comfort, but the rear compartment isn’t so pleasant. While the second-row seats offer nearly 8 inches of adjustable travel, they’re still a bit short on legroom, and hiproom is also at a premium. As for the third row, it’s simply too cramped for all but small children — most competitors in this price range offer superior third-row accommodations. Maximum cargo capacity is just 74 cubic feet.