"Subaru Tribeca": specifications, reviews, prices and photos

The big crossover "Subaru Tribeca B9" became the first model of this class, descended from the conveyor of this Japanese manufacturer. The official debut of the car for the general public took place in 2005 during the exhibition in the city of Detroit. Two years after this, the machine was modernized. It was in the updated form that it appeared on the domestic market in 2008. Its main advantages are high quality of assembly, reliability, comfortable interior and good dynamic characteristics. As for the name of the car, it is the name of one of the most prestigious districts in New York - Triangle Below Canal, where a large number of boutiques, restaurants and objects of cultural life of the city are concentrated.

Specifications

Under the hood of Subaru Tribeca cars, supplied to the domestic market, a petrol engine with a volume of 3.6 liters, consisting of six cylinders, is installed. The power of this power plant is 258 horsepower. The machine is equipped with a permanent all-wheel drive system, which ensures excellent maneuverability and stability of the car. This is also affected by the weight of the model, which is almost two tons. An interesting feature is that the distribution of torque occurs in favor of the rear axle and under normal operating conditions is 45:55. As for the transmission, the Russian motorists have no choice here either. The model can be equipped with only a five-step "automatic", equipped with a function that allows you to switch gears manually.

Options for assembly

For domestic consumers, there are three main levels of "Subaru Tribeca" equipment. Reviews of the car users at the same time show that even in the basic version, the equipment is quite solid. In particular, this includes 18-inch alloy wheels , xenon head and fog lights, support systems for emergency braking and dynamic stabilization, heated front seats, curtains and airbags, a glass sunroof and much more. In the cabin should be noted cruise control (dual-zone), a rear-view camera, as well as a multifunctional multimedia system. In subsequent levels, the number of additional options and systems increases. Depending on the equipment, the value of Subaru Tribeca in 2014 issue ranges from 2,087 to 2,265 million rubles.

Exterior

Looking at the appearance of the car, it immediately becomes clear that the car is oriented, first of all, to the North American region. Thanks to the "fake" radiator grille with three ventilation slots, as well as the classic bumpers and head light equipment, the car looks quite friendly. Excessive hint of considerable size became the proportions of the model. Very expressive elements in the exterior of the Subaru Tribeca are a rather high hood line, a falling roof line, and also a kind of horizontal "rib" that originates near the front door handles and ends near the rear headlights. As for the rear lighting elements, they are in many respects similar to the models of other well-known companies.

Interior

In general, the interior design of the model is quite original and at the same time typical for this Japanese manufacturer. Already as standard, the interior upholstery is made using high-quality leather. A very important characteristic for many motorists is the "Subaru Tribeca" feature - it equips the steering with a tilt adjustment mechanism. Separate words deserve a two-level front panel, as well as the way and form of placement of instruments on it. The design of the information monitor was quite original. In particular, its podium is not just located on the surface of the console, but also flows around the dividing curved lines. The figure that is plotted on the "torpedo", just does not stop - it is continued on the door cards.

Confession

The car has received high recognition among experts and boasts a high level of safety. This is evidenced by studies that in 2006 were conducted by the American Automobile Association. Based on their results, the car was awarded the highest rating. In addition, according to the same organization, as well as the authoritative magazine "Parents Magazine", the model was included in the list of the best family cars.

Security

One of the key characteristics for any car is to ensure the safety of the driver and his passengers. The "Subaru Tribeca" model, which boasts active and passive protection systems, was no exception. The first is an excellent overview and an efficient braking system, which functions smoothly even when the car is busy and unfavorable weather conditions. In addition, a dynamic monitoring system is installed in the car. Its main task is to track and analyze various traffic situations, as well as to assess the possibility of their occurrence in the future.

The passive protection system should include a strong ring-shaped car frame, which is made of high-strength steel, as well as a number of airbags. Due to the fact that the window racks, doors, roof and floor are united in a single segment, when a blow occurs to any part of the car, its force dissipates. In other words, the corps at this moment turns into a kind of shield, which guarantees the safety of people inside. The level of protection is noticeably higher due to active head restraints. In the model there is a special sensor, which under the condition of turning over the auto pulls on the seat belts and activates the cushions. All this in a complex allows you to safely call the protection of a car real and comprehensive.

End of model history

In autumn 2013, representatives of the Japanese manufacturer officially announced that the release of the modification of the "Subaru Tribeca" will be curtailed in January 2014. According to them, the main reason was unexpectedly low sales. In particular, for more than eight years, dealers managed to realize only 78 thousand cars. Along with this, there is every reason to believe that the successor of the model will soon appear, although nothing is known about it yet.