Mazda’s Sporty Tribute for 2008
Mazda strikes the SUV world again with their 2008 edition of the Tribute. It’s a classic Ford-doppelganger mid-sized sport utility design with the power of a Mazda 2.3 liter 4-cyl (in the “i” model) under the hood. Gas mileage is pretty stable at 18 city and 24 highway in standard two-wheel drive. The driver will experience a drop down to 17 city and 22 highway while in 4-wheel, but it is a pleasure when you need to shoot down snow covered roads or up steep hills.
Inside, you have some design alterations and a switch between a gorgeous off-white and basic black. Seating for 2, 4 or 5 can be accomplished with ease with cloth or leather options.
Later this year Mazda expects to roll out a hybrid version of the Tribute. This gives hope to all the “green” car lovers that another dependable SUV can make the leap to a healthier driving environment.
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