Vehicle Overview
The Mazda Tribute, a sibling to the Mercury Mariner and Ford Escape, got a significant exterior and interior face-lift for 2008. For 2009, Mazda made a slew of mechanical changes designed to improve performance and efficiency, including new four-cylinder and V-6 engines. Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels are offered. A hybrid model is listed elsewhere in the Cars.com Research section. The Tribute seats five and its competitors include the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Chevrolet Equinox.
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Safety
The Mazda6 offers a blind spot warning system. Other safety features include:
* Standard side-impact airbags
* Standard side curtain airbags
* Standard antilock brakes with electronic brake-force ...
After Getting In
l Are all doors closed and locked?
- Is the seat adjusted properly?
- Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
- Is the steering wheel adjusted properly?
- Is everyone's seat belt fastened?
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Interior
Compared with the old 626, the Mazda6's wider body translates into extra
space for five occupants. The driver's seat adjusts through a 9.4-inch range,
and the 60/40-split rear seatback folds down. ...