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PERFORMANCE | 8 out of 10
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carries its weight low for a very stable feel
MSN Autos
more fun, more flingable ride
AutoWeek
now at least has enough motivation to pass safely on two-lane roads
Car and Driver
The transmission also feels a bit reluctant to shift up or down, but engaging Sport mode gives it some much needed urgency.
Edmunds
Like all Subaru models, the 2012 Tribeca comes standard with all-wheel drive. And its six-cylinder engine is a horizontally opposed "boxer" design, lowering the center of gravity and giving the Tribeca the same good roadholding as its vastly more popular Outback sibling. The 3.6-liter flat six produces 256 horsepower, and performs respectably mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The engine likes to rev, and the transmission is tuned for smooth shifts, so while the Tribeca hardly outperforms punchier six-cylinder rivals like the Nissan Murano or Ford Edge, it's engaging to drive.
Push the Tribeca into a corner at speed, and you'll find the body is well controlled and the steering provides more feedback than many of its competitors. It also offers 8.4 inches of ground clearance, making it well suited to suburban family hauling duties on muddy soccer fields or perhaps rural gravel roads. It's hardly an off-roader, but it should provide good all-weather performance.
Conclusion
The 2012 Subaru Tribeca comes with all-wheel drive as standard, and has typically good roadholding and all-weather performance, but its acceleration is only average.
