2009 Subaru Tribeca Limited 5-Passenger

The 2009 Subaru Tribeca Limited 5-Passenger adds a number of features not included on the base Tribeca trim, including leather-trimmed upholstery, heated front seats, and a nine-speaker, 160-watt AM/FM stereo system with a 6-CD changer and MP3 connectivity. Other standard features include a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote keyless entry, automatic climate control, cruise control, and power windows and door locks. The Limited 5-Passenger comes with two rows of seating. The second row reclines and slides 8 inches backward and forward to make room for more cargo or add more legroom for rear-seat passengers. The second row also folds flat and splits 40/20/40. Standard exterior features include front foglights and heated exterior mirrors.

Power for the '09 Limited 5-Passenger comes in the form of a 3.5-liter, double-overhead-cam six-cylinder boxer-style engine, which produces 256 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a five-speed automatic with a sport-shift feature, which enables manual shifting. Subaru's full-time symmetrical all-wheel-drive system comes standard, as do antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. The Limited 5-Passenger rides on 18-inch alloy wheels.

By R. Feeman