The 2014 Subaru Tribeca is a seven-passenger midsize crossover SUV comes in a single Limited trim level. The standard features for 2014 Subaru Tribeca include 18-inch alloy wheels, fog-lights, heated mirrors, the power sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control separate rear air-conditioning control, rear privacy glass, leather upholstery, driver seat memory functions, heated power front seats, reclining 40/20/40-split second cruise control in a row seats, 50/50-split third-row seats, steering tilt wheel, Bluetooth phone connectivity 10-speaker audio system Harman Kardon with Change six-CD, auxiliary audio input jack and satellite radio.

The 2014 Subaru Tribeca list of options is short and includes Navigation and Rear-Seat DVD Entertainment package includes a navigation system, camera rearview and the rear-seat DVD entertainment system. Popular Package, which features luggage rack crossbars, the rear bumper scuff guard, splash guards, rear cargo tray and retractable cargo area cover.

2014 Subaru Tribeca Interior

Inside the 2014 Subaru Tribeca has its strong points, including appealing styling, good visibility and the lack of relative wind noise from the road. The front seats are comfortable, but the lack of telescoping steering wheel may make it difficult for some people to find an ideal driving position. And, the design and layout of the buttons and controls are located on their center who are not user-friendly.

The 2014 Subaru Tribeca seats 40/20/40-split second row to get points for their ability to slide up and back up to 8 inches, but legroom is still ends up with being just sufficient and center position only really usable in a pinch. The same goes for 50/50-split third-row seat, which is only suitable for small children. Behind that line you will find just 8.3 cubic feet of cargo room. That number grows 74.4 cubic both the second and the third rows folded down.

2014 Subaru Tribeca Engine

The 2014 Subaru Tribeca powered by a 3.6-liter, horizontally opposed by six-cylinder engine that produces 256 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. A automatic five-speed is the only transmission offered. Tribeca features standard all-wheel drive. In performance tests, the 2014 Subaru Tribeca accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds, which is average for this class. Fuel economy, however, is below average, while the EPA estimated 18 mpg combined (16 city / 21 highway).

2014 Subaru Tribeca Safety

Safety Features Standard 2014 Subaru Tribeca include antilock brakes, fire and stability control, front-seat side-impact airbags, the side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. In recent brake testing, a 2014 Subaru Tribeca took 121 feet to come to a stop 60 mph, better than the slightly its competitors.

In crash respect by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2014 Subaru Tribeca received the top rating of “Good” in the moderate-printing directly overlap, side-impact and roof-tests. The seat / head block design the 2014 Subaru Tribeca’s was not doing the “Good” for Whiplash protection in rear impacts.