NVH Improvement
The new Mazda Tribute's interior not only has a stronger sense of quality and console functionality, it is also a quieter and more comfortable place to be. Wind, road and powertrain noise have been significantly lowered by the use of more sound-insulation material. Improved body sealing has reduced air leakage considerably and there is now thicker noise insulation material on the dash and quarter panels, and the tailgate. Several body parts have been redesigned to produce less wind noise as well. These include mirror housings and mirror gaskets, as well as improved B-pillar cutline seals. As a result, road and wind noise have been reduced even further, which contributes to the overall driving comfort of a vehicle that already possessed high levels of this to begin with.
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Under the Hood
Tribute buyers get the choice of a four-cylinder or V-6 engine. A manual
transmission is standard on the base model, and other models come with a
six-speed automatic transmission, which is availab ...
Highway Driving
On the highway is where you'll notice you're driving a small, light car, and
that's not always a great thing. Right off, there was fair amount of road noise,
and passengers noticed a lot of wind n ...
Powertrain - Smooth and Powerful
The powertrain for the Mazda CX9 was chosen specifically to support the
vehicle's high quality look and feel with an exhilarating yet sophisticated
driving experience. Under the bonnet is a new MZ ...


