The Mazda Tribute is a popular SUV that began production back in 2000. Since then, the car has been transformed many times, and today a car that meets all the technical requirements for highly passable transport appears before the eyes.
Over the years of its existence, this model of Mazda has become more and more "American", and the end result has gained features of respectability and solidity. The SUV has several modifications, for example, for countries where
right-hand traffic is accepted
, the car is produced with
left-hand drive. These models are assembled in the USA at Ford factories. And the "iron horses" with the right wheel are let out in Japan.
Machine Features
I must say that Ford played a decisive role in the fate of this car. The car was developed in conjunction with the concern, and it also has a similar SUV - this is Ford Escape / Maverick. It differs from the Japanese counterpart in its exterior and design, but their technical qualities are common.
Main characteristics
Concern "Mazda" in the development of this SUV has not changed its principles - sports orientation and the daring "character" of cars. All these features are fully transferred to the Mazda Tribute. The car has easy and maneuverable control, it feels confident on the road and picks up good speed in record time. In addition, an exclusive chassis and rigid body give the vehicle a chic grip. According to the owners, the car combines the comfort of driving a car and the confidence of an off-road car.
It is worth saying a few words about the fuel consumption of this model of the Mazda brand. In the manufacturer’s technical specifications, the declared consumption is 8.5 liters on the highway, and 13.6 liters in the city. Having studied the reviews of the owners, we can confirm this information with confidence. The car accelerates to 100 km / h in about 10.7 seconds, and this is already a stable performance of Japanese SUVs.
The maximum speed that an SUV can achieve on the highway is 174 km / h.
The clearance of the Mazda Tribute, reviews of which are the most enthusiastic, is 216 mm, and this is a good indicator of cross-country ability. Despite the fact that this car is an SUV, it is still not designed for continuous off-road driving. In addition, many owners say that the interior is not noiseless enough, and this can make an unpleasant impression on a bad road.
Undercarriage Specifications
The chassis of this SUV has all the advantages of Ford cars, that is, the concern transferred all its power units to it. Moreover, the chassis has an independent suspension of both wheelsets, and thanks to the supporting body the quality of movement of the machine is very high. Sixteen-inch wheels in conjunction with a wide bumper give a cheeky look to this SUV. A lot of good reviews from car owners have been written about its cross-country ability.
The average horsepower for all modifications is 200 units. This is good power for such a large car. And if the model is equipped with a four-speed engine and an automatic transmission, then it has every chance to become a leader on the track. In addition, the SUV has a special intelligent drive system. It involves connecting the rear wheels in case the front wheels begin to slip. Moreover, the driver of an SUV can regulate this process himself - there is a function button on the dashboard. Thanks to it, four-wheel drive can be connected, if necessary, for example, on a snowy Russian road.
Engine and possible power
The Mazda Tribute car is available with only five doors; this car has no other body models. But then the engine capacity varies very widely - from two to three liters. Almost all models are equipped with a Ford Durtec 35 engine. In addition, the types of motors a car can have are very different. In general, all the differences between the cars of this model are classified only by technical indicators. But the appearance as a whole does not change, we can only say that the smoothness of the lines and streamlining of the details are enhanced with each new model. It is also worth noting that the Mazda Tribute, the technical characteristics of which we list, can have both a manual and an automatic transmission.
What's inside?
The interior of the Mazda Tribute car (reviews of the owners are mostly laudatory) has, as a rule, a light finish. For example, the “luxury” modification has genuine beige leather, which gives a feeling of lightness. The car seats are quite wide, equipped with an orthopedic back.
Thanks to these characteristics, car owners can comfortably move any distance. In addition, long-distance travel is facilitated by the fact that the rear seats are laid out in a very comfortable and wide bed. The trunk of the Mazda Tribute is voluminous, and it is also a transformer, that is, it can change the configuration and accommodate bulk cargo. Its volume is four hundred and seventy liters.
Model reliability
Inside the vehicle there are six airbags that are located around the entire perimeter of the car, and the front ones are also doubled. In addition, even in the basic configuration, an ABS system and an EBD brake assistance distributor are provided. The equipment of the SUV also provides fog lights, which are sometimes simply necessary in our climate. And comfort on the road is supported by cruise control and full power accessories. For the most demanding people, manufacturers installed cleaning filters on the air conditioner.
In general, we can say that the Mazda Tribute SUV is in serious competition with its fellow lineups. It has positive characteristics in several respects. This is the appearance, and a comfortable lounge, and good handling, and safety. Its reliability is confirmed by the concern Ford, although the Japanese Mazda in itself is one of the recognized leaders in the automotive market. A respectable look and a daring character - that is what attracts many potential buyers.