2014 Subaru Tribeca Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Although not as popular as its Outback cousins, the 2014 Subaru Tribeca offers one thing that the Outback doesn’t: 3 rows of seats accommodating up to 7 occupants. There’s also a lot to be said for the impressive number of features that come standard in the only trim, the 3.6R Limited. However, most reviewers are finding this 5-door midsize SUV starting to look elderly, and the well-wrought cabin to promote aesthetics over functionality. Cargo capacity, at 74.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, additionally reflects the Subaru lineup’s less-than-impressive hauling capacity, and average-size adults won’t be able to fit even close to comfortably in the pint-size third-row seat.

Anyhow, only a couple of minor changes to standard feature availability are evident in this year’s Tribeca edition, much to the dismay of reviewers who feel this erstwhile ute could use a serious re-do.

Meanwhile, standard all-wheel drive (AWD) remains one of the more popular draws for the entire Subaru lineup. Besides sending power to all 4 wheels all the time, this system allows extra power to be diverted to those wheels with the best traction in slippery conditions.

Power for this feature-laden crossover, meantime, remains a 3.6-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder (flat 6) engine that comes under the auspices of the standard 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission to put out 256 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque. Alas, despite variable valve timing (VVT), mileage figures aren’t exactly world class, with estimates running 16 mpg city/21 highway. Towing, however, is maxed out at a fairly hefty 3,500 pounds, with the proper equipment.

Standard appearance bling adorning the 2014 Tribeca 3.6R Limited includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, a roof rack and a rear spoiler, not to mention heated power-adjustable outside mirrors. Inside, look for leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats and full power accessories, as well as leather and simulated alloy cabin accents. Of course, cruise control remains standard, as do tilt-wheel steering, a remote garage door opener and, for 2014, a standard rear-view camera that was optional last year.

Additionally, tri-zone auto climate control comes delivered in this well-wrought crossover, as do an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and Bluetooth hands-free communications. And for entertainment, there’s a 385-watt stereo system boasting a 6-CD changer, 10 Harman Kardon premium speakers and satellite radio.

A self-explanatory Navigation System & Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES) package deal is one of the more popular option offerings in the 2014 Tribeca 3.6R Limited, with upgraded wheels, remote engine start, floor mats, cargo management equipment and all sorts of roof-rail configurations and containers also available individually.

Finally, standard safety equipment of note includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, 3-row head airbags and front head restraint whiplash protection. Daytime running lights and front fog/driving lights also come standard, as does a remote antitheft alarm with an optional shock sensor upgrade.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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2014 Subaru Tribeca Pricing

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Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · 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 brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brake width: 0.71 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: metallic · Dash trim: metallic · Door trim: metallic · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with armrest and storage · 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 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · 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 · Axle ratio: 3.58 · Limited slip differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: two tone · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

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

Instrumentation

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

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power · Roof rails: black

Safety

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

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · 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: 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: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

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: with washer

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