Subaru Tribeca
| Subaru Tribeca | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) |
| Also called | Subaru B9 Tribeca (2006–2007) Saab 9-6 (cancelled) |
| Production | 2005-2014 |
| Model years | 2006-2014 |
| Assembly | United States: Lafayette, Indiana |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0 L EZ30 H6 (2006–2007) 3.6 L EZ36 H6 (2008–2014) |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108.2 in (2,748 mm) |
| Length | 189.8 in (4,821 mm) (2006–2007) 191.5 in (4,864 mm) (2008–2014) |
| Width | 73.9 in (1,877 mm) |
| Height | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) (2006–2007) 66.4 in (1,687 mm) & 67.7 in (1,720 mm) (2008–2014) |
| Curb weight | 1,925 kg (4,245 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor |
Subaru Exiga (Japan) Subaru Ascent (For the 2018 model year in other global markets) |
 Saab 9-6
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The Subaru Tribeca is a mid-size crossover SUV sold since 2005 by Subaru. Released in some markets, including Canada, as the Subaru B9 Tribeca, the name "Tribeca" derives from the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City. Built on the Subaru Legacy platform and sold in five- and seven-seat configurations, the Tribeca was intended to be sold alongside a slightly revised version known as the Saab 9-6. Saab, at the time a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), abandoned the 9-6 program just prior to its release subsequent to GM's 2005 divestiture of its 20 percent stake in FHI.
Inspired by the B9X concept car, the Tribeca's original design was criticized at launch and subsequently revised in 2007 for the 2008 model year, along with the model name revised to simply Tribeca in all markets.
Although not sold in Japan, North American markets received the Tribeca in 2005 for the 2006 model year, while it was introduced to Australasia in late 2006, with an introduction to Europe in 2007. In addition to these markets, the Tribeca was also available in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, China, and parts of Southeast Asia.
The Tribeca featured a triangular grille and a rounded body shape. Subaru also used the grille styling on the Impreza, and the Japanese market Subaru R1 and R2 kei car products. As this styling motif proved controversial, all future Subaru redesigns abandoned this design language.
The grille design was not conceived by Subaru designer Andreas Zapatinas, rather by Fuore Design, an independent design consulting firm based in Spain, hired by Subaru before Zapatinas' involvement. Zapatinas and his team were responsible for the design of the interior, and the dashboard in particular. The grille design was reportedly "meant to convey parent-company Fuji Heavy Industries' glorious history in aviation".
The Tribeca was initially powered by the 3.0-liter EZ30 boxer engine paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
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