Mazda Tribute

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[[Image:Pho gallery TRB ext9.jpg|thumb|350px|right|2006 Mazda Tribute]]

The '''[[Mazda]] Tribute''' (Code J14) is a small [[crossover SUV]] based on the front-wheel drive [[Mazda 626]] platform. It is the basis for the similar [[Ford Escape]] SUV, and is the main SUV on Ford's [[compact SUV]] [[Ford CD2 platform|CD2 platform]]. The Tribute and Escape debuted in 2001, offering front and [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]] and a choice of a 2.0 L Mazda [[Mazda engines|4-cylinder]] or [[Ford Duratec]] 3.0 L [[V6|V6]]. It was also sold as the [[Ford Maverick]] in [[Europe]] with a [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] 2.0 L Zetec engine with manual transmission, or 3.0 L Duratec coupled to [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission.

[[Image:mazdatribute.JPG|280px|thumb|Mazda Tribute 2003]]One main difference between the Tribute and the Ford Escape/Maverick is that the Tribute's suspension is tuned for a firmer ride than the Escape/Maverick, in order to correspond with Mazda's sporty image. The North American market Tribute and Escape are built at [[Ford|Ford]]'s Kansas City assembly plant in Claycomo, Missouri, while the international models are assembled in Hofu, Japan.

==2001==

The Tribute made its debut at the 2000 [[Los Angeles Auto Show]]. In the United States, it filled the gap left by the [[Mazda Navajo]] (which was retired in 1994), while in most other countries it was the first Mazda-badged SUV ever sold.

Engine options:
* 2.0 L [[Ford Zetec engine|YF]] [[Straight-4|I4]], 130 [[HP|hp]] (95 kW)/183 Nm
* 3.0 L [[Ford Duratec engine#Duratec 30|AJ]] [[V6]], 200 [[HP|hp]] (149 kW)/265 Nm

==2005==

Both the Escape and Tribute were refreshed for 2005. The base engine is now the Mazda 2.3 L [[Mazda Z engine#MZR|MZR]] [[straight-4|4]], and the top remains the 3.0 L [[Duratec#Duratec 30|Duratec]] [[V6]]. In North American built models, a floor mounted [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission shifter replaced the column shifter. However, Japanese-built models continued with a column shifter. A [[hybrid car|hybrid]] version of the Tribute will be introduced for the 2007 model year.

Engine options:
* 2.3 L [[Mazda Z engine#MZR|MZR]] [[Straight-4|I4]], 153 [[HP|hp]]/152 ft·lbf of torque
* 3.0 L [[Ford Duratec engine#Duratec 30|AJ]] [[V6]], 200 [[HP|hp]]/193 ft·lbf of torque

==2007==

[[Image:Norm 0 orig.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The new 2007 Mazda Tribute for Asia Pacific.]]

A significantly facelifted version of the Tribute will be released in the second half of [[2006]] for Asia Pacific markets. The updated Tribute will feature a larger, bolder grille, with an enlarged Mazda emblem, as well as restyled front bumper and headlights. Side mirrors will feature integrated indicators.

On the inside, changes include a new floor mounted [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission shifter, in place of the old column shifter (only for Japanese-built models; the [[United States|US]]-built Tribute already gained a floor shifter in 2005). The dash has been updated with a brand-new radio and [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] climate control with digital read-out, on certain models.

Mechanically, the Tribute receives a 5-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] in place of the previous 4-speed, and the rear drum brakes of the previous model have been replaced by [[4-wheel disc brakes|disc brakes]].

Engines remain the same, but the [[V6|V6]] has been modified to reduce fuel consumption by over 10%, while the 4-cylinder has improved mid-range torque and an electronic throttle. Both engines had been certified to meet Euro III emission regulations.
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==2008==
[[Image:2008 Mazda Tribute.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
North American Tribute revamped significantly, like its sibling [[Ford Escape]] and [[Mercury Mariner]], with a fresh new looks. There had been a rumour that the Tribute and its siblings will be based on CD3 platform, but it appears that the CD2 Platform to stay.

The changes include a new grille, headlamps and tailgate, while the sides had been revised with cleaner, similar to Ford Escape, lines and rounder wheel arches. The interior was also upgraded with higher materials and better features.

==External links==
*[http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsMain&vehicleCode=TRB Mazda Tribute Model Page (Mazda USA)

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