2002 Mazda Tribute Review
Among the best of the small SUVs.
| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup | DX 2WD ($18,155); DX 4WD ($19,855); DX-V6 2WD ($20,635); DX-V6 4WD ($22,035); LX 2WD ($21,485); LX 4WD ($22,685); ES 2WD($22,715); ES 4WD ($23,915) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.0-liter DOHC 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 2.0-liter DOHC 16v 4-cylinder; 3.0-liter DOHC 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual (DX); 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS, side airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-5500 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mazdausa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18155 |
| Model Tested MSRP | ES 4WD ($23,915) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power windows w driver-side express down, rear wiper, rear privacy glass, tilt steering column, 16-inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, luggage rack, dual power fold-away mirrors, three power outlets, CD, tachometer; LX adds fog lights, cruise control, cargo area cover; ES adds overhead storage console with map light, reclining front bucket seats with six-way power for driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather seating surfaces |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | ABS ($495); Luxury Package ($1090) includes Premium Audio Package with 6-disc in-dash CD, power sliding glass moonroof; Tow Package ($355); destination charge ($540) |
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| Price as Tested | 26150 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 200 @ 4750 |
| Fuel Economy | 24/20 |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 173.0/71.9/69.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | 61.0/60.2 |
| Turning Radius | 36.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/NA/41.7 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.9/NA/36.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 74.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | multi-link |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 |
| Curb Weight | 3455 |
| Stock Tires | P235/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 |
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