| Engineers at Subaru Motors have stamped their | | | | smoother handling than most other SUV's and |
| confidence upon their engine design for all their models. | | | | crossover models. |
| It's called the "Boxer Engine" and indeed is unique in its | | | | LESS IS BEST |
| design concept. All of the 2010 Subaru Tribeca SUV | | | | Another distinct advantage that the Boxer Engine |
| models come with the 3.6 liter, 6 cylinder boxer engine | | | | boasts is that there are less additional engine |
| as their base engine, with no additional options at this | | | | components required to stabilize the engine since it has |
| time. | | | | its low level of gravity by design. The cylinders are all |
| KEEPING IT SIMPLE | | | | parallel to the ground and align precisely with the four |
| The design concept of keeping the cylinders in a | | | | wheel drive system of the Tribeca. The additional |
| horizontally opposed position rather than in an upright, | | | | components are necessary for stabilizing an upright, |
| in-line position creates beneficial results with a lower | | | | in-line cylinder system. |
| level of gravity for the entire engine. Upright, in-line | | | | A V-shaped engine system also calls for additional |
| designed engines sit higher up and thus create a higher | | | | components as the engine vibration becomes an issue |
| level of gravity which encourages a bulkier, heavier | | | | in that design. The Boxer, with its "flat", parallel to the |
| engine. | | | | road design reduces the noise and vibration level |
| By this horizontal design, the power to the Tribeca's | | | | tremendously. |
| driveshaft system is more direct and efficient. As a | | | | POWER AND RANGE |
| result, the ride and handling is smoother and quieter | | | | The 6 cylinder Boxer Engine produces 256 HP and will |
| than the upright cylinder driven SUV's. Reviews found | | | | do 60 MPH in 7.8 seconds. It's respectable power for |
| in confirm that indeed the Tribeca has a quieter and | | | | SUV's. Its 16/21 mpg can be improved. |