Exterior
The Tribute has the same overall shape as the Escape but features unique exterior trim and a different grille and headlamps, which were redesigned for 2005. Both SUVs exhibit a conventional small-SUV profile, with similar dimensions. The rear fascia has vertical taillights, and alloy wheels hold 16-inch tires. The rear liftgate contains flip-up glass.
Tributes ride a 103.1-inch wheelbase and measure 174.4 inches long overall. Standing 67.7 inches tall (not including roof rails), the four-door Tribute has a fully independent suspension. Ground clearance is 8.4 inches when loaded.
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SAFETY
Driving the Mazda2 felt a bit like driving a tin can, which doesn't instill a
sense of confidence on the safety front. There aren't any crash-test ratings
available yet on this car. However, it do ...
Advanced Keys
The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system)
enables the
following operations while the advanced key is being carried.
- Locking/unlocking the doors, and opening the tr ...
Wiper Blades
CAUTION:
Hot waxes applied by automatic
car washers have been known to
affect the wiper's ability to clean
windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, don't use gasoline,
kerosene, paint ...