2004 Mazda Tribute: Overview
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- MSRP: $18,625 -$24,800
- Invoice: $17,407 -$23,167
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Vehicle Highlights
Tribute is a slightly upscale version of the Ford Escape and stands pat for 2004 pending a revamp for 2005. Tribute shares its car-based design and Ford engines with Escape, but has different styling and suspension settings. The base DX Tribute has a 4-cyl engine with manual transmission. LX and ES models have a V6 with automatic transmission. Sixteen-inch wheels and a rear liftgate with separate hatch window are standard. Tribute offers front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive that lacks low-range gearing but has a dashboard switch that locks in a 50/50 front-rear torque split. ABS is standard on the ES, optional on the LX, and unavailable on DX. LX and ES come with 60/40 split fold rear seatbacks; front side airbags are standard on ES, optional on LX. The ES has leather upholstery. The '05 Tribute is due in spring 2004, but Mazda had not released details in time for this report. Tribute's performance and accommodations mirror those of comparably equipped Escapes.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | ES AWD Rating | Compact Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 5 | 4.2 |
| Fuel Economy | 5 | 4.7 |
| Ride Quality | 4 | 4.1 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 5 | 4.3 |
| Quietness | 4 | 3.8 |
| Controls | 5 | 5.3 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 6 | 5.5 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 5 | 4.3 |
| Cargo Room | 7 | 6.8 |
| Value within Class | 10 | 5.6 |
| Total Score: | 56 | 48.6 |
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