What kind of engine does a Subaru Tribeca have?
The 2009 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.
What are the negatives of a 2009 Subaru Tribeca?
I had my 2009 Tribeca Limited for 2 1/2 years and I just traded it on a new non-Subaru vehicle. More negatives than positives for me. Issue #1 is the fuel economy. I got 15 mpg around town in good weather and 12-13 mpg in winter. The car is great in snow, especially with Hakapelitta snow tires. On the highway, it was a miracle to get 21 mpg.
Is the Subaru B9 Tribeca a good car?
Although it provides pleasant, all-weather capable transportation, the 2009 Subaru Tribeca is generally outclassed in terms of space, comfort and, at times, price. When it debuted three years ago, the Subaru B9 Tribeca seemed like your typical offbeat Subaru. Oftentimes, being different is good — nothing wrong with a little individuality, right?
What’s the ground clearance on a Subaru Tribeca?
Last year’s revised rear suspension carries over for 2009, helping improve handling while yielding an impressive 8.4 inches of ground clearance. This optional feature allows the driver to see objects down low and directly behind the vehicle. It’s available only on the Limited Trim.
It is a stand-alone model, but borrows a six-cylinder engine from the Liberty and Outback. The petrol unit is a 3.0-litre boxer with 180kW and 297Nm. There is no diesel option. When many other models use six-speed transmissions, the Tribeca uses a five-speed automatic. As do its Subaru siblings, the Tribeca has a constant AWD system.
Why did Subaru come up with the name Tribeca?
The “B” stood for Subaru’s boxer (horizontally-opposed) engine, the “9” referred to an internal category code, and “Tribeca” was added so that “Subaru [could] leverage the vested equity already associated with the progressive style, art, and culture that the name TRIBECA represents,” according to Subaru President and CEO Kyoji Takenaka.
Why is the Subaru Tribeca less likely to roll?
Subaru says the Tribeca is less likely to roll that other big AWD wagons because of its lower centre of gravity thanks largely to the boxer engine (with horizontally opposed cylinders) that sits lower than a regular six-cylinder engine. The Australian New Car Assessment Program awarded Tribeca a five-star safety rating.
What kind of safety system does a Subaru Tribeca have?
As do its Subaru siblings, the Tribeca has a constant AWD system. All Tribecas come standard with electronic stability control, dual front, side and curtain airbags and seatbelt sensors on all seats indicate if someone has not belted-up. Another sensor detects if the car is about to roll and automatically deploys the curtain airbags.
The all-wheel-drive B9 Tribeca uses the same 250-hp 3.0-liter horizontally opposed boxer six-cylinder engine found in the Outback mated to a highly modified version of the Outback’s five-speed automatic transmission equipped with SportShift to allow manual shifting.
What was the problem with the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
Began raining one day, about two weeks later, and all the problems came back. Took it back to the shop twice before they decided to shut down their store without notice and without actually fixing the problem. Cool, what a waste of $500. Whatever, problem came and went as the weather changed for over a year.
What do you need to know about a Subaru transmission?
It’s supposed to be that smooth transition all the way up without having to worry about a shift from one gear to another.
How much does oil change on Subaru B9 Tribeca cost?
Contrary to other comments regarding oil changes and service needed to be done at a dealer is bogus. I now have over 200K on this SUV and recently had my cats replaced and the bushings replaced, all at a cost of under $800. That is the most expensive repair to date and is to be expected with that much mileage.