Subaru Tribeca Replacement Will Be a Diesel Plug-in Hybrid
Subaru is planning a successor for its Tribeca model that will boast a world’s first powertrain.
According to a new report, the next-generation Tribeca will be heavily influenced by the Viziv 2 Concept and will sport a new name in order to distance itself from the current model. Inside sources are saying that the Viziv 2 Concept accurately previews the design direction for a bigger SUV model from Subaru, but it’s the powertrain that will make headlines.
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Borrowing the 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine (148 hp, 258 lb-ft of torque) found in the Outback and the Forester, Subaru will mate it to a Toyota-sourced hybrid system to create the world’s first turbo-diesel boxer plug-in hybrid powertrain. Of course these are just rumors as they stand, so they should be taken lightly, but if all goes well, we could expect to see Subaru’s new SUV in 2017
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[Source: Motor Trend]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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