Subaru Tribeca

Subaru Tribeca
Overview
Manufacturer	Fuji Heavy Industries
Production	2006–present
Assembly	Lafayette, Indiana
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door wagon
Related	Subaru Legacy Subaru Outback
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L H6
Transmission	5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.2 in
Length	189.8 in
Width	73.9 in
Height	66.5 in

The Subaru Tribeca (previously called the B9 Tribeca) is a five- or seven-seat mid-size, luxury crossover SUV which was launched for the 2006 model year and went on sale in June 2005 in the United States. It is based on the Subaru Legacy platform and the B9X concept car. The production version of this SUV is named for New York City's famed TriBeCa neighborhood. It is the first Subaru vehicle, excluding the Japan-only Subaru R1/R2 featuring the new Subaru design language of a triangular grille and a rounded bodyshape, which many in the Subaru community have found controversial. Subaru has since abandoned this concept for its models introduced in 2006 and beyond.

The B9 Tribeca is powered by a 3.0 L boxer engine and is priced from US$ 30,695 to 38,320. Saab was planned to have also received a version of the vehicle, called the 9-6X, but such plans have been stopped with Toyota's acquisition of the FHI stake held by General Motors (Saab's parent company). It would have been built alongside the Tribeca at Subaru's Lafayette, Indiana factory.

In the United States, Subaru's television ad campaign for the Tribeca has promeninently featured the Kansas song "Dust in the Wind".

The Tribeca was slightly reworked for 2007 to address many of the complaints of reviewers. The updated model, debuting at the Chicago Auto Show, includes some work on the nose with a blacked-out grille, and revised struts, stabilizer bars, and spring rates for better handling. Inside, XM Satellite Radio and iPod connectors are pre-wired, while a backup camera and parking assist system can be added to the navigation system. A US$1300 Special Edition package includes a mesh grille, XM radio, and special wheels.

The 2008 model was introduced at the New York International Auto Show in April 2007. It will receive a facelift with more conventional styling, as well as a larger 3.6 L engine. "B9" will be dropped from the model name, leaving it just Subaru Tribeca. [1]

This car was introduced in Australia in late 2006.

Awards

The Tribeca has received a generally good reception by automotive critics and buyers. It was intended to give current Legacy/Outback owners somewhere to "go" when they wanted to move up to a larger vehicle. It has been harshly criticized by the automotive press for its controversial styling and minuscule third-row seat (supposedly the reason for the vehicle's existence in the first place). It has won best interior of the year in the Premium Crossover Utility Vehicle segment. Also, it was considered Most Innovative Concept at the 2004 Detroit auto show.

Engine specifications

Type: flat-6, aluminum block and heads
Bore x stroke: 3.51 x 3.15 in, 89.2 x 80.0mm
Displacement: 183 cu in, 3000cc
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Fuel-delivery system: port injection
Valve gear: chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters, variable intake- and exhaust-valve timing and lift
Power (SAE net): 260 bhp @ 6600 rpm
(Previously 270 bhp, decrease due to new SAE testing process) Torque (SAE net): 219 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Redline: 7000 rpm

External links

• Subaru of America
• Subaru B9 Tribeca Official Site
• Subaru Announces Pricing on B9 Tribeca
• 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca Facelift
• BuyYourCar Subaru B9 Tribeca review