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Summary
The Mazda Tribute is a joy to drive. When equipped with the V6, it offers more power than the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and other small SUVs with four-cylinder engines, and it costs less than a similarly equipped Liberty.New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard is based in Northern California.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Mazda Tribute i 2WD (19,630); i 4WD ($21,330); s 2WD ($22,890); s 4WD ($24,390) |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual two-stage front airbags; ABS with EBD |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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side-impact airbags and curtain airbags |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Kansas City, Missouri |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mazda Tribute s 4WD ($24,390) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, cruise control, power windows w driver-side express down, rear wiper, rear privacy glass, tilt steering column, 16-inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, roof rack with cross bars, dual power fold-away mirrors, two power outlets, CD, tachometer, fog lights, cruise control, reclining front bucket seats |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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side-impact airbags and curtain airbags ($565); Option Package 1 ($1,645) includes 6-way power driver's seat, leather-trimmed upholstery and steering wheel, 7-speaker AM/FM/6CD, power sliding glass moonroof, wood-grain dash trim, overhead console and retractable cargo cover; Tow Package ($350) |
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Destination Charge:
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590 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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27540 |
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Layout:
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four-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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200 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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193 @ 4850 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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18/24 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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174.4/72/67.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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61.3/60.9 |
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Turning circle:
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38.3 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.4/53.8/41.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.2/49.1/36.9 |
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Cargo volume:
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66.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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3500 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link, trailing arms |
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Ground clearance:
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8.4 |
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Curb weight:
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3482 |
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Tires:
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P235/70R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc w ABS and EBD |
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Fuel capacity:
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16.5 |
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| 2005 Mazda Tribute consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |   | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | I enjoy driving this tribute. The car drives well and is roomy. Its performance and fuel efficiency are completely acceptable. I would recommend the car to other buyers! | | posted by Lincoln on Jun 19 2006 | | |
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| | This car is wonderful. Great Buy for comfort, duriabilty, sporty, and a fun drive. Thanks, Nevon. | | posted by Nevon on Nov 25 2006 | | |
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| | This SUV really drives like a car. I love leather seats, power, nice sound sytem, and the way it looks. Recommended! | | posted by Rolen on Apr 08 2008 | | |
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| | Great car, I love almost everything about it, except the gas mileage. | | posted by Adym on Jul 15 2008 | | |
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