Exterior
For 2009, designers ditched the previous design for what Mazda calls a "Japanese aesthetic" in the current car. The vehicle sports a long hood with pronounced front fender flares that flow through the headlamps and mold with the front bumper.
Exterior features include:
* Standard body-colored grille, front and rear bumpers, door handles and
moldings
* 16-inch steel wheels with full covers
* Optional 17-inch alloy wheels
* Optional 18-inch alloy wheels
* Optional LED taillamps
* Single (four-cylinder models) or dual exhaust outlets (V-6 models)
See also:
Meters and Gauges
(Black-out meter)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges
illuminate.
1. Speedometer.
2. Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector.
3. Tachometer.
4. Engine Co ...
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 ...
Safety
Like all Mazda vehicles, Mazda Tribute has always offered high levels of
passive and active safety. The new facelift version enhances this with new disc
brakes in the rear, replacing the rear brak ...


