2012 Subaru Tribeca Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The Subaru Tribeca is a minivan on steroids. It combines the fun and versatility of an SUV with the family and cargo-moving capacity of a minivan. It is sleek and upscale, enough to stand out but not too much to get overbearing. It is perfect for the family that’s just not ready to let go of SUV fun, but needs the space for family and cargo that a minivan offers. The Tribeca has been pleasing the “in-between crowd” since 2005, with its last major update in 2008. Its redesign added more space for cargo and an additional third row of seating that now allows it to seat up to 7 people.

The Tribeca comes in 3 trims: Premium, Limited and Touring. The Premium features 3-stage heated front seats as well as dual-zone automatic climate control. The Limited features leather-trimmed upholstery and 2-position driver’s seat memory, and it also offers optional moonroof, navigation and DVD packages. The Touring features a power tilt/sliding moonroof, silver-finish raised roof rails and an integrated rear-view camera. Based on your needs and budget, you can pick the Tribeca that fits your needs and family size.

Every Tribeca comes to life with an ample 3.6-liter, 6-cylinder, 256-hp engine with 247 lb-ft of torque. The Tribeca will take you from 0-60 in an impressive 8.3 seconds. All trims also feature a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, for those times you want to bring out the SUV side of you and your Tribeca. If you indulge in fun family camping trips or a day at the lake, the Tribeca has the option of a 2,700-pound-capacity towing package. Fuel economy is not one of Tribeca’s highlights at an EPA-estimated 16 mpg city/21 highway.

Its all-wheel-drive system makes the Tribeca perfect for any road conditions you may encounter. The transmission has an optional sport mode that makes it respond better to your driving style during quick trips to the store or long road trips with the family. The Tribeca has extremely responsive steering, making it easy to maneuver even in tight spots.

The interior of the Tribeca features a futuristic-looking wraparound dash with all controls easy to reach. Featuring interior panels with either soft covers or heavy texture, they fit well and add to the wraparound feel of the interior. There is room for 7 people to enjoy the ride, as well as almost 74 cubic feet of cargo space to hold anything that comes with them.

The Tribeca is not only a fun, stylish vehicle, but it is also top of the line in safety. For the third year in a row, the Tribeca was chosen by the IIHS, (Insurance Institute of Highway Safety) as a Top Safety Pick. With standard features of antilock brakes and a rollover sensor system, you can have fun and know that you and your family are in one of the safest vehicles on the road.

Most owners of the 2012 Subaru Tribeca would recommend the vehicle to a friend based on passenger capacity, cargo capacity and general driving feel. Owners value the people and cargo capacity of the Tribeca, even though mileage is not one of its top features. All owners of the 2012 Tribeca find it an improvement over even the 2011 version and are happy to own one.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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2012 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 · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 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: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area: floor luggage box · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: grocery bag holder · 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 · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper: underguard · Front bumper color: two tone · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: two tone · 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: integrated turn signals

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: front · Parking sensors: 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 headrests: adjustable · 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

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires

Diameter: 18 · Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 7

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: variable 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 · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 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: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area: floor luggage box · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · 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: black · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper: underguard · Front bumper color: two tone · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: two tone · 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: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

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: with wind deflector · Roof rack: with crossbars

Safety

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

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: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

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: gas shock absorbers · 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: vinyl

Tires

Diameter: 18 · Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 7

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: variable 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 · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · Harman/Kardon premium brand speakers · 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: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area: floor luggage box · 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 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: rear seatback · 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: body-color · Bumper detail: rear underguard · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: two tone · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: two tone · 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: rear · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

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

Lights

Headlights: Auto off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: with wind deflector · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: silver

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · 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: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

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: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

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

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires

Diameter: 18 · Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 7

Windows

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

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