2011 Subaru Tribeca review

Subaru is on a roll, with recent redesigns of the Forester, Outback and Legacy earning recognition from Cars.com editors and consumers alike for their value and how competitive they are within their segments. Another all-new Subaru — the 36-mpg 2012 Impreza — will debut this summer, leaving one Subaru that seems to have been forgotten: the seven-seat Tribeca crossover SUV.

The 2011 Subaru Tribeca shines when it comes to ride quality and safety ratings, but its smaller size and outdated interior hold it back compared with three-row crossover rivals.

In fact, the Tribeca doesn't seem to be quite the value other Subarus are. (See three-row crossovers compared.) Tribecas come in base Premium, midlevel Limited and loaded Touring trim levels. I drove a Touring. All come standard with a six-cylinder engine, automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

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Selecting category (only when connecting iPod®)
When the button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the iPod® menu is displayed. Each time you turn the “TUNE/TRACK/ CH” dial clockwise, the displayed category changes in the following se ...

ABS warning light
- If any of the following conditions occur, we recommend that you have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer. – The warning light does not ...

To open and close the trunk lid from outside
The trunk lid can be opened using the remote keyless entry system. Refer to “Opening the trunk lid (Legacy)” F2-9. To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engages. ...