Interior
Each Tribute carries five people on twin bucket seats up front and a three-place, 60/40-split, folding rear seat. Tributes have a floor-mounted gearshift, and the standard 100-watt CD stereo can feature Sirius Satellite Radio. Leather upholstery, heated front seats and side mirrors, and a power driver's seat are optional.
Under the Hood
Tribute i models get a 153-hp, 2.3-liter four-cylinder. A 200-hp, 3.0-liter V-6
that produces 193 pounds-feet of torque goes into s models. The four-cylinder
teams with a four-speed-automatic transmission or a five-speed manual, while the
V-6 is available only with the automatic. Tributes can be equipped with
front-wheel drive or a four-wheel-drive system that engages automatically but
has no low-range gearing.
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On the Road
Even with its 20-inch wheels, our Grand Touring rode reasonably comfortably,
but it's a bit firmer than some. With that firmness comes pretty entertaining
handling, with precise steering and a goo ...
Safety Certification
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets
FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S.
Department of
Health and Human Services. ...
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 bee ...