2013 Subaru Tribeca: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2013 Subaru Tribeca is a new standard brake override system. This is otherwise a light-update year, with the U.S. lineup reduced to a single 3.6R Limited trim and no major mechanical changes.
About the 2013 Subaru Tribeca
1st generation Tribeca (2006-2014), late-cycle year after the 2008 styling update; second-to-last model year before the Tribeca ended after 2014.
Subaru positions the Tribeca as a family-focused three-row crossover built around standard all-wheel drive, space for seven, and flexible seating for cargo and passengers. The brochure emphasizes memory-making family trips, all-weather confidence, and a smooth, balanced drive more than sportiness or off-road image. Its main difference versus many rivals of the time is that AWD is standard across the model, paired with a six-cylinder engine and a cabin designed for changing family needs.
The 2013 Tribeca is sold solely as the well-equipped 3.6R Limited, a seven-seat family crossover with full-time AWD and a 256-hp 3.6-liter flat-six engine. It has leather-trimmed and heated front seats, flexible second- and third-row seating, rear air conditioning, and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
What changed, by category
2013 Subaru Tribeca specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | H6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 5-Spd w/SptShft |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 256 hp |
| Torque | 247 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 74.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 30.9 in |
| Seats | 7 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Alarm System | |
| Rear View Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Fog Lights | |
| Power Moonroof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Roof Rails | |
| Bluetooth | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Third Row Seat | |
| Tilt Wheel | |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2013 Subaru Tribeca?
The 2013 Subaru Tribeca adds a standard brake override system and moves to a one-trim lineup. The 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Touring are dropped, leaving only the 3.6R Limited.
Is the 2013 Subaru Tribeca a redesign?
No, the 2013 Subaru Tribeca is not a redesign. It remains part of the first generation and carries over with a safety addition and a simplified trim lineup.
Which trim does the 2013 Subaru Tribeca have?
The 2013 Subaru Tribeca comes only as the 3.6R Limited in the U.S. The previous 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Touring trims were dropped.
Did the 2013 Subaru Tribeca get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2013 Subaru Tribeca has no major mechanical change. Its 3.6R Limited uses a 256-hp 3.6-liter flat-six engine, a five-speed automatic transmission, and full-time AWD.
Does the 2013 Subaru Tribeca have three-row seating?
Yes, the 2013 Subaru Tribeca seats seven. It has a sliding and reclining 40/20/40-split second row and a 50/50-split folding third row.