What is the Tribeca AWD system like?

Dreama · Post by **Dreama** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:39 pm

hi,
just wondering if the Tribeca AWD system is the same as other Subaru's?

i watched a review on youtube (from the USA) of it and the description of the AWD system sounded more like an Xtrail sort of system instead of the Subaru style.

I may be wrong - any ideas?

Do Subaru's use a central diff?

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:54 pm

I'm sure it's the same as the usual subaru auto system...

They don't come in a manual. But if I ever got my hands on one...

thoughts about that one!

Cheers

Bennie

taza · Post by **taza** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:00 pm

Same as any other modern day auto box subaru system. Shouldn't be any diff other than that is weighs double an L-Series!

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 5:55 am

Being a 6 cylinder model, it could have VTD as opposed to the more common MPT

VTD uses a centre diff with a biased ratio to give slightly more torque to the rear wheels (41/59 since 2004) with a lock-up clutch to vary its split between 41/59 open and 50/50 locked.

MPT has no centre diff, but a just a clutch to transmit power to the rear wheels (the fronts are permanently connected) and varies the torque split between 90/10 and 50/50

The Nissan X-Trail has a MPT setup like most Subaru auto models

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:36 am

Gannon is right. You have to be careful which gearbox oil youre putting in!
Cheers
AP