Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Winter 2010/2011 | Page 26

TRIBECA
Selected highlights:
• 7-passenger seating
• Up to 1591 kg of towing capacity
with auxiliary transmission cooler
• Rear-seat DVD entertainment system
• Harman Kardon® speaker system

2011 SUBARU TRIBECA:
The personification of refinement
When the Subaru Tribeca debuted in 2005, it left some
observers confused. After all, the company known for building
eminently capable all-wheel-drive vehicles for decades had
never produced a family-size premium SUV. But it made
sense: Subaru drivers can have big families, but they still
want the same unique driving experience that only a Subaru
can deliver.
With its award-winning interior, countless amenities and
seating for seven passengers, the Tribeca carved a niche in the
mid-size SUV segment. Part of the credit must also go to this
distinctive vehicle’s underpinnings; for example, when it first
appeared on the market, the Tribeca was one of the few SUVs
in its class to offer AWD as standard equipment.
Another point of differenc e was – and remains to this
day – the SUBARU BOXER engine. The current engine is a
3.6-litre 6-cylinder that generates a healthy 256 horsepower
and surprising fuel efficiency – all on regular unleaded fuel.
This inherently smooth powerplant produces effortless
performance throughout the rev range and under all
conditions, making the Tribeca a real joy to drive on those
long road trips.
But the performance doesn’t end there. This premium SUV
also comes standard with Vehicle Dynamics Control, traction
control, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, a 5-speed automatic
transmission with Manual Mode and blipping control, and
18-inch wheels.
Of course, the Tribeca story is not complete without a few
words about its strong history of award-winning safety. The
Tribeca has repeatedly earned a Top Safety Pick1 rating – the
highest possible rating – from the IIHS as well as 5-star crash
test ratings2 from NHTSA.
Offering plenty of safety, luxury, versatility, efficiency and
outright performance, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca represents the
perfect choice for those who want a unique driving experience
and room for the whole (big) family.

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