Exhibition outlines of the 76th Geneva International Motor Show
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), a global manufacturer of transportation and aerospace-related products and the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that it will exhibit SUBARU B9 TRIBECA which will be launched to the European markets this autumn at the 76th Geneva International Motor Show to be held at Geneva, Switzerland. SUBARU B5-TPH which was favorably received at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show will also be put on display. The show will open its doors to the public from March 2 to12. (Press days are from February 28 to March 1)
Subaru’s press briefing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28th at the SUBARU booth, where President & CEO Kyoji Takenaka will be present.
B9 TRIBECA ( European Model ) |
1. B9 TRIBECA ( European Model )
The B9 TRIBECA was developed under the concept of a progressive sport utility vehicle (SUV) that represents the next generation of a cross over vehicle. The car has Subaru Symmetrical AWD (All-Wheel Drive) with a Horizontally-Opposed boxer engine that delivers agile and stable control. It also ensures superb maneuverability of an SUV.
It has already been launched to the North American markets in 2005. The European model has been designed to comply with the specific demands of the European markets such as bigger towing capacity and electrically foldable door mirrors.
2. Other major exhibits ( * Not exhibited during press days)
| 1. B5-TPH | |
| 2. SUBARU IMPREZA WRC 2006 Prototype | |
| 3. Outback | ( 3.0R , *2.5i ) |
| 4. Legacy | ( Wagon 3.0R, *2.0R , Sedan 3.0R spec.B ) |
| 5. Forester | ( 2.5XT, 2.0X ) |
| 6. Impreza | ( Wagon WRX, *2.0R, Sedan WRX STI ) |
| 7. G3X Justy | ( *Special Edition ) |
3. B9 TRIBECA ( European Model ) Specifications and Features
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,749mm |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,857mm x 1,878mm x 1,686mm |
| Ground Clearance | 213mm |
| Engine and Transmission (SPORTSHIFT is a registered trademark of Prodrive Ltd.) | |
| Engine | SUBARU BOXER 3.0-liter H6 DOHC |
| Horsepower | 180kW(245ps)/6,600rpm |
| Torque | 297Nm(30.3kgfm)/4,200rpm |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-speed with SPORTSHIFT manual control |
| Weights and Capacities | |
| Curb Weight | 1,940kg |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64litter |
| Wheels and Tires | |
| Wheel | Cast Aluminum/7-spoke 18x8.0 |
| Tires | 255/55 R18 |
| Key Standard Functions (SRS : Supplemental Restraint System) | |
| - Symmetrical AWD ( All-Wheel Drive ) | |
| - VDC ( Vehicle Dynamics Control ) | |
| - 4-Channnel 4-Sensor ABS with EBD( Electric Brake force Distribution ), Brake assist | |
| - Occupant sensing, dual stage driver and passenger airbags ( SRS ) | |
| - Front seat side impact airbags ( SRS ) | |
| - Side curtain airbags ( SRS ) with role over sensor | |
| Key Standard Features | |
| - Electrically foldable door mirrors | |
| - Electro-luminescent lighting gauges | |
| - Key less entry system | |
| - 160 Watt AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible 6 disc in dash CD player, 9 audio speaker, | |
| - AUX audio input jack | |
| Major Optional Features | |
| - Electric tilt and sliding glass sun roof | |
| - 3rd row seats with 50/50-split flat-folding seatbacks | |
| - Touch-screen DVD navigation system/Rear view camera | |
| - Rear seat entertainment DVD system | |