Is the 2009 Mazda Tribute a good car?

Is the 2009 Mazda Tribute a good car?

Edmunds’ expert review of the Used 2009 Mazda Tribute provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. At Edmunds we drive every car we review, performing road tests and competitor comparisons to help you find your perfect car. Read the full in-depth review of the Used 2009 Tribute at Edmunds.

What are the trim levels of a Mazda Tribute?

Both are offered in three trim levels — Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The base-level Sport comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, air-conditioning, full power accessories, cruise control, a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.

What kind of engine does the Mazda Tribute have?

New inline-four-cylinder and V-6 engines are available in the Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels; a hybrid model is listed elsewhere in the Cars.com Research section. The Tribute seats five, and its competitors include the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Saturn Vue.

What kind of car is the Toyota tribute?

The Tribute seats five, and its competitors include the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Saturn Vue. The Tribute receives new four-cylinder and V-6 engines, a new six-speed automatic transmission, and redesigned front and rear seats. The outside of the Tribute didn’t get as dramatic a face-lift as the Escape did for 2008.

Edmunds’ expert review of the Used 2009 Mazda Tribute provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. At Edmunds we drive every car we review, performing road tests and competitor comparisons to help you find your perfect car. Read the full in-depth review of the Used 2009 Tribute at Edmunds.

The 3.0-liter V6 also sees improvements in horsepower and fuel economy. An all-new six-speed automatic is standard on all but the front-drive Tribute “i” trim. Designed for people who prefer more car-like styling in their compact SUV, the 2009 Mazda Tribute attempts to place as much emphasis on “sport” as it does on utility.

Both are offered in three trim levels — Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The base-level Sport comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, air-conditioning, full power accessories, cruise control, a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.

The Tribute seats five, and its competitors include the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Saturn Vue. The Tribute receives new four-cylinder and V-6 engines, a new six-speed automatic transmission, and redesigned front and rear seats. The outside of the Tribute didn’t get as dramatic a face-lift as the Escape did for 2008.

The 2009 Mazda Tribute is a compact crossover SUV broken down into i and s models that correspond with the four- and six-cylinder engines. Both are offered in three trim levels — Sport, Touring and Grand Touring.

Is the Mazda Tribute a clone of the Ford Escape?

Mazda’s own CX-7 is sleekly styled and more in keeping with the brand’s typical sporty driving dynamics. Furthermore, the Tribute is a virtual clone of the popular Ford Escape, sharing the same body, interior and powertrains. The Tribute also shares the same pros and cons as the Escape — except for one.

How big is the grille on a Mazda Tribute?

The grille lost its crossbar and the Mazda logo was moved up. The 2009 Tribute gets a capless refueling system that’s supposed to make refueling easier. It’s 174.9 inches long, which is shorter than its competitors, and 71.1 inches wide, about the same as the RAV4, CR-V and Vue.

What kind of engine does a Mazda Tribute have?

I had a 2001 Tribute with a V6 that was a gem. The new 2009 has all the goodies and is a fun ride. It performed very well on a 200 mile trip getting 25 mpg.The only fault I have,so far,is the use on black plastic trim used ont the center console and the placement of the center storage compartment.

How old is the Mazda Tribute es 4×4?

I bought my 2001 Mazda Tribute ES V6 4×4 in October 2000. This has been a great car. I recently had a tune-up at 229,000 miles and the mechanic couldn’t believe it was in such great shape for being almost 13 years old. She looks and runs like the day I bought it!

Where does the 2009 Mazda Tribute rank in SUVs?

The 2009 Mazda Tribute is ranked #6 in 2009 Affordable Compact SUVs by U.S. News & World Report. See the full review, prices, and listings for sale near you! 2009 Mazda Tribute Prices, Reviews & Listings for Sale | U.S. News & World Report You have JavaScript disabled in your browser, which may affect your experience on our website.

New inline-four-cylinder and V-6 engines are available in the Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels; a hybrid model is listed elsewhere in the Cars.com Research section. The Tribute seats five, and its competitors include the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Saturn Vue.

Which is better a Toyota Rav4 or a Mazda Tribute?

Based on the same platform, the 2009 Ford Escape is a solid alternative to the Tribute. While they have comparable safety scores and fuel economy, the Escape is a better performer. With a spacious interior, the highly-ranked 2009 Toyota RAV4 is a smart choice for a used compact SUV.

When did the Mazda Tribute 4 wheel drive come out?

Mazda was no different and introduced its Tribute four-wheel drive in 2001. While they all get lumped in together and described as a four-wheel drive there are so many of them now, and vary so widely that it’s wrong to call them all four-wheel drives.

What’s the torque split on a Mazda Tribute?

For off-road use there’s a dash-mounted switch that activates a coupling to lock the system in four-wheel drive with the torque split 50-50 front and rear. The system, along with generous ground clearance and approach and departure angles gave the Tribute the capacity to go quite a long way off the black top.

What was the warranty on a 2003 Mazda Tribute?

Ashley Manning drove a 2003 Tribute Luxury 3.0 for two and a half years and in the 52,000 km he did in it had nothing major go wrong with it apart from two small warranty claims being the sunroof switch and a small coolant leak which were repaired hassle free.