SUBARU UNVEILS REDESIGNED 2008 TRIBECA AND DEBUTS NEW 3.6 LITER

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Subaru today unveiled the redesigned and newly named 2008Subaru Tribeca at the New York International Auto Show. Withpowerful new styling, a new, larger displacement 3.6 liter H6
engine, improved performance and fuel efficiency, the new 2008Subaru Tribeca delivers a unique balance of style, safety and functionality in a progressive SUV form.
NEW DESIGN, MORE STYLE

The exterior design of the new Tribeca is both streamlined andpowerful, with a new, wider and taller grille, new frontfenders and new hood design. The grille is now integrated intothe front bumper, featuring a new chrome spread wing design, with the Subaru star cluster badge as the focal point.

A raised hood line, deeper front valance and new headlampsvisually widen and heighten the Tribeca, establishing greaterroad presence with a more SUV like appearance. The new grilleflows into a powerful silhouette, enhanced by new rear threequarter windows. The rear quarter windows are also functional,and with the addition of new larger side view mirrors, improveside and rear vision as well as increasing visibility forthird row passengers. The side profile also features powerfulfender and wheel forms that enhance the Tribecas signaturerising character line. All new rear styling includes a new rear valance below the tailgate and new, wider taillamps.
MORE POWER: NEW 3.6 LITER H6 ENGINE

The dramatic exterior styling changes reflect the majorchanges under the skin for the 2008 Subaru Tribeca. A new 3.6liter boxer engine has been designed with a goal of improvinglow end torque and also lowering consumer running costs with achange to regular unleaded fuel. The larger enginedisplacement has increased engine torque to 247 lb. ft., upfrom 215, and horsepower to 256 from 245, providing improvedlow end torque without sacrificing high rpm power. The newengine package, despite the larger engine size, not onlymaintains emissions levels but delivers improved fuel efficiency in real world driving situations.

To achieve these goals without affecting engine packaging, aunique shortened con rod was created to allow for a new andlarger displacement engine without increasing the physicaldimensions of the power unit. Keeping the deck height of theengine the same, the Tribeca is able to maintain its excellentlow center of gravity. Improved cooling efficiency needed toachieve the use of regular fuel was achieved through a newcommon rail cooling system that individually cools eachcylinder with water separation chambers rather than allowingwater to flow from cylinder to cylinder. This allows forincreased engine efficiency and standardized timing for all cylinders.

The new 3.6 liter engine features Active Valve Control SystemAVCS variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust valves the 3.0 liter engine had AVCS on the intake side only.

The new 3.6 liter H6 engine is connected to a substantiallyrevised 5 speed automatic transmission that features anall-new torque lock up converter and a new transmissioncontrol unit that deliver faster shifts and quicker reactiontime. The new transmission delivers smoother shifts with lesslag time and weighs less than the previous system, for a total weight reduction of 9.7 lbs. for the new drivetrain.

The transmission drives through the Subaru Symmetrical AllWheel Drive system. Enhancing the AWD system are standardVariable Torque Distribution VTD, standard Vehicle Dynamics Control VDC and four wheel traction control system TCS.
IMPROVED ACCESS AND COMFORT

The design of the award winning Tribeca interior ismaintained, but third row seating access has been enhanced.Also new for 2008 is a re calibrated rear suspension with new bushings to improve ride comfort.

New for 2008, the second row seat now features a tilt andslide control on both the drivers and passengers side and anew assist spring that reduces the effort needed to slide thesecond row seat. Also new are molded assist grab handles on the lower C pillar to ease step in to the third row.
AWARD WINNING INTERIOR BLENDS DESIGN AND COMFORT

The sophisticated twin cockpit design features a flowing,sculpted dash and center console design. Aluminum look trimhighlights the sculpted shapes of the dashboard.Electroluminescent dials and subtle ambient interior lightingprovide a sophisticated touch, illuminating the front and rearfootwells, the center console and cup holders. The centerconsole is dominated by an information center that groups thereadouts for the audio system, clock, fuel economy and outsidetemperature. A seven inch touch screen information center isstandard with the navigation system. The easy to use audio andclimate control system controls are located just below the screen.
FLEXIBLE 5 OR 7 PASSENGER CAPABILITY

The Tribeca is available in a variety of 5 and 7 passengerconfigurations. The 7 passenger model is equipped with astandard with a 50 50 split fold down third row seat thatfeatures integral headrests and carpeted back surface. Foradded passenger comfort, the 7 passenger model also featuresan auxiliary rear cabin air conditioner with fan speed controlin the second row. The 7 passenger Tribeca models can beequipped with an available rear seat DVD entertainment system.
SAFETY

The new 2008 Tribeca was designed with achieving the highestratings in the auto industry. The previous generation B9Tribeca achieved top honors in the U.S. Department ofTransportations National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNHTSA New Car Assessment Program NCAP crash tests with 5 starsin both the frontal and side-impact crash tests for both thedriver and passenger seating positions. These results are inaddition to the 4-star rating in the NHTSA tests for rolloverresistance. No SUV to date has earned 5 stars in the rollover test.

The Subaru Tribeca features a Ring Shaped Reinforcement FrameStructure, occupant sensing, dual stage driver and passengerairbags, seat mounted side impact air bags, and standardcurtain side air bags front and second rows. A Roll Sensorsystem that detects a potential vehicle rollover and deploysthe standard side curtain airbags is also standard. Inaddition, the Tribeca features Brake Assist on its standardABS brake system, Vehicle Dynamics Control and four wheeltraction control. Brake Assist analyzes the force and strokeon the brake pedal and increases hydraulic boost to provideenhanced emergency braking, also activating the ABS system early if needed.

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