2011 Subaru Tribeca: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2011 Subaru Tribeca is that an alarm system became standard. Otherwise, it is essentially a carryover from 2010, with the same trims, six-cylinder engine, five-speed automatic, and AWD.
About the 2011 Subaru Tribeca
1st-generation Tribeca, in the 2008-2014 facelifted/update phase; late-cycle year.
Subaru positioned the Tribeca as its family-size crossover: room for up to seven, flexible seating and cargo space, and standard AWD for confidence in bad weather. The brochure leans on school runs, road trips, and family outings more than rugged off-road use or luxury. Its main difference from many rivals was that every trim paired a six-cylinder engine with AWD, giving Subaru buyers a three-row SUV with winter-ready traction and smooth everyday power.
The 2011 Tribeca is a seven-seat family SUV offered in Premium, Limited, and Touring trims. Premium covers the essentials with heated front seats and rear cabin air conditioning, while Limited adds leather, premium audio, Bluetooth phone connectivity, and driver-seat memory. Touring tops the range with a moonroof, rearview camera, HID headlights, and silver roof rails.
What changed, by category
2011 Subaru Tribeca specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | H6, 3.6 Liter | H6, 3.6 Liter | H6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & SportShift | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & SportShift | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & SportShift |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 256 hp | 256 hp | 256 hp |
| Torque | 247 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 74.4 cu-ft | 74.4 cu-ft | 74.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 30.9 in | 30.9 in | 30.9 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2011 Subaru Tribeca?
The alarm system became standard for 2011. Beyond that small equipment change, the Tribeca carried over with the same three trims, seven-seat layout, powertrain, AWD system, and major features as the 2010 model.
Is the 2011 Subaru Tribeca much different from the 2010 model?
No, the 2011 Tribeca is not much different from the 2010 model. Its main year-to-year change is a standard alarm system; the engine, transmission, AWD system, seating layout, and trim structure remain the same.
Did the 2011 Subaru Tribeca get a new engine or transmission?
No, the powertrain did not change for 2011. Every trim uses a 256-hp 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, a five-speed automatic transmission, and full-time AWD.
What are the trim differences on the 2011 Subaru Tribeca?
Premium is the straightforward family trim, Limited adds leather, premium audio, Bluetooth phone connectivity, and driver-seat memory, and Touring adds a moonroof, rearview camera, HID headlights, and silver roof rails. All three have seven seats, the same six-cylinder engine, and AWD.
Did the 2011 Subaru Tribeca add new safety or infotainment features?
No major safety or infotainment features were added for 2011. The alarm system became standard, but there was no broader safety-suite or touchscreen-system upgrade.