2008 Mazda Tribute SUV : Specifications, Model, Price & Dealers


Price Range : US $19,400 - $30,000
Transmissions : 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains : Four Wheel Drive; Front Wheel Drive
Body Style : Sport Utility Vehicle ( SUV )
Available Models Type : Touring Hibryd, Grand Touring Hybrid, i Grand Touring, I Sport , I Touring, S Grand Touring, S Sport, S Touring

The 2009 Mazda Tribute is Mazda’s compact SUV that was redesigned for the 2008 model year with the focus on a bold, tough exterior look combined with a more upscale, comfortable interior. The Tribute joined the Mazda lineup for 2001 and is offered with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The Tribute is built on the same platform as the Ford Escape, but the Tribute is styled and tuned to look and perform like a Mazda. The redesigned 2008 Tribute went on sale early in 2007 and there was no 2007 model year Tribute.

After a redesign for 2008, the 2009 Mazda Tribute receives additional upgrades that include a new 2.5-liter iVTC 4-cylinder engine that produces 171 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque, an improved 3.0-liter V6 that produces 240 horsepower and 223 lb-ft of torque and a new 6-speed automatic transmission. Also for 2009 the front and rear seats are redesigned, Easy Fuel capless fuel system is added and three new exterior colors are added: White Suede, Brilliant Silver and Sport Blue.

2008 Mazda Tribute SUV Performance & Efficiency Standard Features :
  • 16.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 13.7
  • 2,261 cc 2.3 liters in-line 4 front engine with 87.4 mm bore, 94.0 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder MZR
  • Multi-point injection fuel system
  • Power: 114 kW , 153 HP SAE @ 5,800 rpm; 152 ft lb , 206 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
  • Unleaded fuel 87
2008 Mazda Tribute SUV Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features :
  • 4.229:1 axle ratio
  • Brake assist system
  • Electronic brake distribution
  • Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
  • Four-wheel ABS
  • Immobilizer
  • Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
  • Stability control
  • Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with coil springs
  • Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
2008 Mazda Tribute SUV Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features :
  • Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
  • Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
  • External dimensions: overall length (inches): 174.9, overall width (inches): 71.1, overall height (inches): 68.0, ground clearance (inches): 8.5, wheelbase (inches): 103.1, front track (inches): 61.1, rear track (inches): 60.4 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.3
  • Front fog lights
  • Hinge rear window with defogger and intermittent
  • Luxury trim alloy look on gearknob, piano black on doors and piano black on dashboard
  • Metallic paint
  • Part-painted front bumpers, body color rear bumpers
  • Rear platform step
  • Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
  • Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 4,540, curb weight (lbs) 3,464, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 1,500 and max payload (lbs) 1,076
  • Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

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