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2006 Subaru Tribeca
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Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Special Purpose Vehicle  
Rear Door Type
    Liftgate
Engine
Engine Order Code
    LY5
Engine Type
Diesel V6 Gas 6-cyl Gas V8
Displacement
3.0L/182.3 3.0L/183 5.3L/323
Fuel System
CDI MFI SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
215 @ 3800 250 @ 6600 320 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
398 @ 1600 - 2800 219 @ 4200 340 @ 4200
Transmission
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
    M30
Trans Type
7 5 4
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
  w/Sportshift  
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.38 3.84 3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.86 2.35 1.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92 1.53 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37 1.00 0.70
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.84  
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82    
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42 (Comfort Mode: 2.23) 2.77 2.29
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.45 3.58  
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73    
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 18 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 23 20
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
    600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
    160
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
  7.8 18.3
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
5296 4155  
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
    3300
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
    4200
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
    2769
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
    2683
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
    7200
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
    13,000
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 2000 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 200 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
7500 2000 7100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
750 200 1065
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Strut Type Coil springs
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Arm Multi-link Double Wishbone Coil springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Spring-Struts w/Lower L-Arm  
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Spring-Struts w/Upper A-Arm  
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
    3300
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
    4200
Axle Type - Front
    Independent
Axle Type - Rear
    Semi-floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
    3400
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
    4200
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
    3.73
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
    1.81
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
    1.81
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
    1.41
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
    1.10
Brakes
Brake Type
Power Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 x - TBD - 12.3 x 1.2 13.0 x 1.18
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x - TBD - 12.4 x 0.7 13.5 x 0.79
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
    QSS
Rear Tire Order Code
    QSS
Spare Tire Order Code
    ZVL
Front Tire Size
P265/60R18 P255/55HR18 P275/55R20
Rear Tire Size
P265/60R18 P255/55HR18 P275/55R20
Spare Tire Size
    P265/70R17
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
    2104
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
    2104
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 18 x 8.0 20 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.0 18 x 8.0 20 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
    17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
  Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion Pwr Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
  18.0  
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
    17.75
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
    17.75
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.6 3.44  
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.7 37.4 43.0
Frame
Frame Type
    Ladder
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26.4 16.9 31
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
121.1 108.2 130.0
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
    222.4
Length, Overall (in)
200.6 189.8  
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.0 73.9 79.1
Height, Overall (in)
72.4 - 75.6 66.5 76.8
Tread Width, Front (in)
65.0 62.2  
Tread Width, Rear (in)
65.1 62.1  
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
    31.8
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
    10.5
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
    9.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.9 (10.9 w/Air Suspension) 8.4  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
83.8 67.9 101.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
51.5 44.4 69.6
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
18.9   35.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
40.4   49.1
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
31.4   41.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
83.3 74.4 137.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
43.8 37.6 90.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
14.3   45.8
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
7 5 7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
143 141.8  
Front Head Room (in)
40.1 38.9 41.1
Front Leg Room (in)
43.0 42.3 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.3 58.1 65.3
Front Hip Room (in)
  54.0 64.4
Second Head Room (in)
40.6 38.2 38.5
Second Leg Room (in)
40.0 34.3 39.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.9 57.5 65.2
Second Hip Room (in)
  54.6 61.8
Third Head Room (in)
38.2   38.1
Third Leg Room (in)
34.0   34.9
Third Shoulder Room (in)
50.5   64.7
Third Hip Room (in)
    49.4
Summary
Vehicle Name
GL Class B9 Tribeca Suburban
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door 4 Door 1500
Body Code
    E52