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2005 Mazda Tribute Review
Among the sportiest of the compact SUVs.
2005 Tribute Review Summary & Specifications
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.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Mazda Tribute i 2WD (19,630); i 4WD ($21,330); s 2WD ($22,890); s 4WD ($24,390) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual two-stage front airbags; ABS with EBD |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags and curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-5500 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mazdausa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19630 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mazda Tribute s 4WD ($24,390) |
| Standard Equipment | 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 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 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) |
| Destination Charge | 590 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 27540 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 193 @ 4850 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/24 |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 174.4/72/67.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/53.8/41.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/49.1/36.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 66.9 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, trailing arms |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 |
| Curb Weight | 3482 |
| Stock Tires | P235/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 |
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