Subaru Canada, a subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries, has unveiled the new all-wheel drive 2013 Subaru Tribeca SUV.
The new SUV is powered by a 3.6litre 24-valve DOHC SUBARU BOXER engine which will generate an output of 247lbft of torque at 4,400 rpm and 256hp at 6,000 rpm.
According to the carmaker, the engine is mated to a 5-speed manual direct control automatic transmission and its features include a a dual active valve control system (Dual AVCS), variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust valves.
Safety features of the new SUV include standard 4-wheel disc brakes with the company's four-wheel, four-channel, four-sensor anti-lock braking system (ABS), vehicle dynamics control (VDC) electronic stability system, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), in addition to symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive and brake assist.
The 2013 Tribeca also features a brake override feature that lowers engine output when both the brake and the throttle pedal are depressed simultaneously, ensuring a drama-free stop.
