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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Before Getting In
l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors,
and outside lights are clean.
- Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
- Look under the vehicle for any sign of
fluid leaks.
- If you plan to ...