2010 Subaru Tribeca Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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In the crowded midsize crossover market, the 2010 Subaru Tribeca stands out with its stylishly modern cabin, pristine safety scores, and standard all-wheel drive, a system Subaru does extremely well. The seven-passenger Tribeca is a bit smaller than most in its class, and its 74.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity may be too little for some, but its lack of extra bulk may prove useful in urban settings.

The high-end Touring trim is new for 2010, as is the standard Bluetooth for the Premium and Limited trim levels. Also new is a back-up camera system (display in the rearview mirror) for Limited and Touring models without the optional navigation system. The Tribeca is available only as a seven-passenger vehicle, another change for 2010. The rest of the changes and equipment reorganizing are minor.

All three Tribeca trims are powered by a 3.6-liter, horizontally opposed six cylinder that produces 256 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 247 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. The only transmission offered is a five-speed automatic with manual controls. This combination gets only 16 city/21 highway mpg, much lower than many in the class (the Dodge Journey, for example, gets 19/25). But the Tribeca goes from 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds, a nice number for a crossover, and the torque makes around-town driving more enjoyable.

Test drivers, for the most part, appreciate the Tribeca’s performance, though none of them refer to it as “sporty.” Instead, they use words like capable, well balanced, and pleasant. It bends into corners with confidence. Its steering is responsive and not under or over-assisted. The antilock brakes provide consistent and quick stops. Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system is extremely reliable and well-honed. The Tribeca has an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch with a planetary-type center differential, and automatically adjusts torque distribution between front and rear according to road conditions. When conditions are normal, it’s a 45/55-split, front-to-rear, for optimum performance.

Critics and owners alike lavish the Tribeca cabin with praise, and it’s easy to see why. The sunken and asymmetrical speedometer and tachometer, the deep curves of the center dash, and the creative yet ergonomic layout give the Tribeca a flair and style that is truly unique. Plus, the construction is airtight, and the accessories are plentiful, even if some of the materials are a bit hard.

The base Premium trim comes standard with cruise control, tri-zone automatic climate control, heated and power-adjustable front seats, power locks and windows, a 7-inch display screen, 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, and a six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo. The Limited trim upgrades with leather seating, Bluetooth, ambient lighting, driver’s seat memory, and a Harman Kardon sound system with 10 speakers and a 6-CD changer. The Touring’s additions come mostly on the exterior, including a sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, silver roof rails and body-color door handles, bumpers, and mirrors. The Limited and Touring also have options for a navigation system and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.

The first two rows of seats are comfortable for long rides for any size adults, but the third row is really best suited for small children. With all three rows in use, however, the Tribeca has just 8.3 cubic feet of storage space. When the third row is folded down (as it will be most of the time for most owners), that number jumps to 37.6 cubic feet of space, and with both the second and third row down, it moves to 74.4 cubic feet. There are plenty of interior storage nooks, including cupholders in the door pockets, underfloor storage in the cargo area, net storage on the side of the cargo area, and grocery hooks.

Subaru spared no expenses with the Tribeca when it comes to safety. All trims come standard with AWD, Vehicle Dynamic Control, traction control, antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, front and rear side curtain airbags, and front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags. The Tribeca earned the maximum five stars in all crash test results and earned a four-star rollover rating, above average for an SUV.

Published May 31, 2022 by Tim O'Sullivan

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by Josue M
Jan 17, 2022
The 2010 Subaru Tribeca Touring comes with some bells and whistles you can appreciate for the price paid.Jan 17, 2022
by Cheryl D
Sep 07, 2010
Just bought it and by far the nicest crossover-- with more bang for the buck. Absolutely love the interior and the way it handles on the road. Looking forward to many hours of driving time!! Built with women in mind.Sep 07, 2010

2010 Subaru Tribeca Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 100 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Locking differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic

Engine

Alternator: 110 amps

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 7

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Headlights: Auto off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 18.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.40

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 385 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: in-floor · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic

Engine

Alternator: 110 amps

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Headlights: Auto off

Mirrors

Auto-dimming mirrors: rearview · Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power · Roof rack: with crossbars

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 18.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.40

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 385 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front, rear and third row · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy

Convenience Features

Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Locking differential: front · Transfer Case: electronic

Engine

Alternator: 110 amps

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Bumper detail: front underguard · Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Auto off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: silver

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 18.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.40

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 7

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer

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