2010 Mazda Tribute: Overview
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- MSRP: $20,090 - $28,600
- Invoice: $18,820 - $26,756
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Pros
- Acceleration (V6)
- Passenger and cargo room
- Visibility
Cons
- Engine and wind noise
- Interior materials
Vehicle Highlights
The 2010 Mazda Tribute sees no major changes. This compact SUV shares its basic design with the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner. Tribute is a five-passenger, 4-door wagon that has a liftgate with opening glass. Tribute reprises Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring trim levels. A gas/electric Hybrid version is sold in California only. All Tributes are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring come with the "i" prefix and have a 171-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. Grand Touring is also offered with the "s" prefix and has a 240-hp 3.0-liter V6.
The Hybrid pairs a 153-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor. It can run on one or both of its power sources, depending on driving demands and requires no plug-in charging. The 2WD i Sport is available with manual or automatic transmission. All other conventional Tributes have a 6-speed automatic. Hybrids use a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Maximum towing capacity is 1500 lb with the 4-cylinder engine and 3500 lb with the V6. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a sunroof are Grand Touring-exclusive standard features. Remote engine start is available on all conventional models equipped with the automatic transmission.
COMPETITION
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Among utility vehicles, Compact SUVs are typically the least costly and offer the best fuel economy. Most utilize a car-type chassis and are not designed for heavy-duty, off-road use. Nearly all are five-passenger vehicles; some offer seating for seven.
Our Best Buys are the Honda CR-V and Volkswagen Tiguan. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Toyota RAV4.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, and Mitsubishi Outlander.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | AWD i Grand Touring Rating | Compact Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 4 | 4.4 |
| Fuel Economy | 5 | 4.9 |
| Ride Quality | 6 | 4.9 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 5 | 4.7 |
| Quietness | 4 | 4.1 |
| Controls | 6 | 5.9 |
| Details | 4 | 4.7 |
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 6 | 5.8 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 6 | 5 |
| Cargo Room | 8 | 7.6 |
| Value within Class | 5 | 5.4 |
| Total Score: | 59 | 57.4 |
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