Driving Tribeca Legacy Cadillac Chevrolet

2011 Subaru Tribeca Confidence in Motion Subaru launched the initial "crossover" trend in the 90s, way before the term was even coined, with the all-wheel-drive Outback. In 2005, Subaru played the lifted-wagon move again, using the BL/BP Legacy platform to create the next generation 7-seat crossover. Subaru technology has definitely evolved since my BK Legacy wagon, so when Austin Subaru emailed me the deepest Subaru discount I have ever seen I couldn't resist taking delivery of one. Pictures Thumbnails below reference to the pictures in higher resolution: Engine: 3.6L DOHC 24-valve H6. 10.5:1 compression ratio. Something you will only find in Subarus and Porsches - a boxer engine, providing lower center of gravity for handling performance and stability. And of course, it's mounted longitudinally, sending power to the full-time AWD drivetrain. Transmission: 5-speed automatic (Sportshift is the only one I've ever driven that actually reponds to a quick triple-tap on the stick with a skip-shift from 5th to 2nd) Drivetrain: full-time AWD with a planetary limited-slip VTD center differential and limited-slip rear differential Suspension: 4-wheel independent suspension with multi-link passive rear/4-wheel steering Dimensions: Curb Weight: 4214 pounds Cargo volume - 37.6 cubic feet with 3rd row folded Turning Diameter: 37.4 feet Ground Clearance: 8.4 inches Wheelbase: 108.2 inches Track - Front: 62.2 inches Track - Rear: 62.1 inches Length: 191.5 inches Width: 73.9 inches Height: 66.4 inches Headroom - Front: 40.3 inches Headroom - Rear: 38.2 inches Legroom - Front: 42.3 inches Legroom - Rear: 34.3 inches Shoulder room - Front: 58.1 inches Shoulder room - Rear: 57.5 inches Modifications: Wheels and Tires: Subaru OEM 18x8 +55 wheels - Goodyear Eagle LS2 255/55/18 Stock Features: - power locks with remote keyless entry - power steering - power 4-channel ABS brakes with 12.3" front and 12.4" rear discs - front occupant/seat position-sensing airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, side-curtain airbags - split 40/20/40 reclining, sliding, and folding 2nd row seats with headrests and 3-point seat belts - split 50/50 folding 3rd row seats with headrests and 3-point seat belts - dual zone climate control air conditioning (that shuts off automatically at full throttle, providing max power) - rear-cabin air conditioning controls and celing vents for 2nd and 3rd row passengers, rear heating ducts (under the front seats) - 7" computer display - Harman Kardon 10-speaker 6-disc MP3 stereo with XM and steering wheel controls - cruise control - dual powered, heated, and folding side mirrors with turn signal repeaters - power windows, driver one-touch down feature - rear defroster and wiper with wash - wiper deicers - rear cargo ceiling and hatch light - dual front map lights - dual front lighted cupholders - dual vanity mirrors - remote fuel door release - auto on/off projector headlights - chrome door handles - 150 mph speedometer - 4 12V power outlets - leather interior - garage door opener - photochromic rear-view mirror with compass - Bluetooth voice controlled speakerphone 7" Computer Display - for audio, outside temperature, fuel computer, timer, and clock. The door open indicators that have been a tradition on Subarus for decades is still here. Gauges - sweep on startup Center Stack - audio includes center channel speaker, comfort controls for both front occupants Rear-cabin Air Conditioning - ceiling vents for both 2nd and 3rd row passengers Rear-cabin Air Conditioning - controls and storage drawer Third Row Seats - second row seat tilts and slides forward with a single release lever Doors - the huge rear doors stretch right up to the rear wheel arch, allowing access to the 3rd row. The window on the door is one big piece too, which is able to pretty much roll down all the way. Front Door - features a chrome handle, big pockets for water bottles, and a defroster vent Front Door - with big mirrors and what seems to be polyethylene tweeters. Cockpit - has the wrap-around design that Subaru has used even in the 1995 Legacy Bluetooth - completely controlled by voice recognition and pairs with multiple phones Center Storage - features two power outlets and audio input. Both front seats get lumbar support. Puddle Lights Footwell Lighting Cupholder Lighting Engine - EZ36 flat-six with dual timing chains, coil-on-plug ignition, and asymmetrical connecting rods show a progression of technology from the EJ motors Lighting - includes projector headlights, fog lights, and turn signal repeaters on the mirrors Spoiler - and shark fin antennae Date miles Service and Modifications 2011.11.11 391 acquired car

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