While specification is enhanced, pricing is unchanged, starting from $53,990 (RRP) for the Tribeca 3.6R five-seat.

Revised rear suspension on Subaru’s Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) benefits ride quality, while transmission refinements enhance drivability, producing an agile constant All-Wheel Drive performer.

Tribeca’s new 3.6 litre six-cylinder horizontally opposed boxer engine is the largest ever produced by Subaru, yet it retains the same dimensions as the superseded 3.0 litre unit and is 0.7 kg lighter.

Power is up 5.5 per cent from 180 Kilowatts to 190, while torque is up 17.8 per cent from 297 Newtonmetres to 350.

The end result is improved low-end torque and better fuel economy – but still a disappointing 11.6 litres per 100 kilometres versus 12.4 in the superseded model.

Despite the larger engine, emissions are unchanged.

Tribeca’s revised lighter-weight SPORTSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission produces smoother shifts and less lag.

Towing capacity is also enhanced, with the 2,000 kg braked capacity and the download now increased from 100 kg to 160 kg.

Tribeca’s updated appearance includes a one-piece grille, new front and rear bumpers, bonnet, headlights, hatch, rear spoiler and light clusters.

New rear three-quarter windows freshen Tribeca’s profile, while also offering occupants a better field of vision.

Taillights are wider for greater visual recognition, while a distinctive shoulder line runs the length of the car, merging with the front guards.

Roof rails are now standard on Tribeca Premium variants.

Colours

• Quartz Silver
• Diamond Grey
• Obsidian Black Pearl
• Newport Blue Pearl
• Satin White Pearl

Tribeca’s second row seats feature a tilt-and-slide control on both the driver’s and passenger’s side, plus a new assist spring that reduces the effort needed to slide the second row seat.

Molded grab handles on the lower C-pillar also ease entry and exit of third row seats.

Prices (RRP)