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The base Tribeca is confusingly called Premium
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buttons are difficult to read in daylight conditions, and the curved panel shape further hampers readability and operation
Edmunds »
The vertical vents in the middle of the dashboard can't be turned off individually, and the horizontal one atop the dash seems destined to be used as a spot for a coffee cup, leading to an inevitable spill into the ventilation system.
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The base Tribeca is confusingly called Premium
Car and Driver
buttons are difficult to read in daylight conditions, and the curved panel shape further hampers readability and operation
Edmunds
The vertical vents in the middle of the dashboard can't be turned off individually, and the horizontal one atop the dash seems destined to be used as a spot for a coffee cup, leading to an inevitable spill into the ventilation system.
Cars.com
The 2011 Subaru Tribeca comes with a great list of standard features. Whichever trim you choose in the lineup—Premium, Limited, or Touring—fog lights, 18-inch wheels, power driver and passenger seat, heated front seats, and third-row seating are standard equipment.
In addition to its standard all-wheel drive and torquey six-cylinder engine, leather trim, heated front seats, cruise control, a six-disc stereo, and rear air conditioning are all offered on the base Premium model. Keyless entry and a seven-inch LCD display screen are also included. The Limited trim adds, among other things, a moonroof, roof rails, leather, better speakers, an in-dash CD player, HomeLink, Bluetooth hands-free, a 50/50 split third row, and rear climate controls with air conditioning. There's also a sound-system upgrade, included with the Limited, bringing ten speakers, 385 watts, and XM satellite radio tuning.
A new Touring model joined the lineup last year; it features a moonroof, a navigation system, and a reversing camera all as standard.
Conclusion
The Tribeca can get quite pricey for a Subaru, but the top-of-the-line Touring model won't leave you wishing for much else.