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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Firm Ride
Despite losing much of the performance the turbocharged model offers, the
CX-7 with the base four-cylinder still has sporty handling for a small
crossover. This has its pros and cons.
On the plu ...
Exterior
The outside of the Tribute didn't get as much of a face-lift as did the
Escape. The grille lost its crossbar, and the Mazda logo has moved up, while the
headlights and taillights are new. Fog ligh ...
Under the Hood
A 1.5-liter four-cylinder makes 100 horsepower and 98 pounds-feet of torque.
Transmission choices include a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic
transmission. ...


