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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SeatWarmer
The driver and passenger seats can be
warmed by rotating the applicable seat
warmer dial while the ignition is switched
ON.
The seat temperature increases as the
number on the dial increases. W ...
Dynamics Performance
The new Mazda Tribute features a range of powertrain and chassis improvements
that enhance the vehicle's already high levels of driving enjoyment. These
include a new and powerful 2.3-litre MZR pe ...
Interior
The Tribute still has seating for five, and there's a center console storage
compartment that Mazda says is big enough to hold a laptop. The rear seat is
split 60/40, and the Tribute has just shy ...