2009 Subaru Tribeca Limited Sport Utility 4-Door 3.6L

Detailed item info Model OverviewSubaru's Tribeca comes in 2 models for 2009--a base model and luxurious Limited--and in a choice of 5- or 7-passenger seating. All Tribecas are powered by a 3. 6L horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine. which makes 256 horsepower and 247 ft-lb of torque. It's fitted for variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves. and there is a chain-drive valve system for easier servicing. Shifting is done by a 5-speed automatic transmission. which features a Sportshift manual gear selector. The Tribeca comes with Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel-drive system with variable torque distribution. The system normally sends 55 percent of power to the rear wheels but can vary the transfer through a hydraulic clutch pack. The vehicle dynamics control system aids the all-wheel-drive system and helps maintain stability. On either Tribeca model. the second-row seats have an adjustable reclining backrest and are split 40/20/40 and can fold forward for more cargo space or slide fore and aft up to eight inches. The third-row seat on 7-passenger models is split 50/50 and folds completely flat. Third-row seat access is now improved. with a tilt-slide feature for the second-row seat to allow easy access to the rearmost seats. Seven-passenger models. besides having their different seating arrangement. also get a rear cabin air conditioner and headliner-mounted rear-seat heater vents. The Tribeca's interior has a distinctive. sweeping design in front. with matte-metallic materials and a flowing "twin cockpit" instrument panel and large electroluminescent gauges. A 7-inch vehicle information display is also included. The Tribeca has a range of standard safety features including VDC stability control. anti-lock brakes with brake assist. front-seat side-impact airbags and side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor. Standard features on the base Tribeca include power driver and front passenger seats with lumbar adjustment. cruise control. dual-zone automatic climate control. steering-wheel audio controls. remote keyless entry and a 100-watt. 6-speaker CD sound system with MP3 compatibility. The Special Edition adds features such as a CD changer. 3-stage heated front seats and rear-cabin air conditioning and heating. Limited models add leather upholstery. ambient lighting. heated front seats. a power moonroof. roof rails. and a 160-watt sound system with subwoofer. headliner-mounted tweeters. and 6-disc changer. Major options include a DVD entertainment system with 9-inch widescreen display. a navigation system. and a remote engine starter.