2003 Mazda Tribute reviews and buying
guide.
2003
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2003 Mazda Tribute
Mazda's SUV offering for 2003 is the Tribute, a powerful,
versatile and safety oriented vehicle in line with the
companies Zoom-Zoom image. The plan at Mazda is to design
vehicles that appeal to the drivers out there. Regardless
of whether you buy a Mazda MPV minivan or a Tribute
SUV, you are meant to feel as though you own something
that is a sports car at heart; a goal is achieved through
both innovative suspension and engine design.
The SUV gets great reviews for cargo room and has a
large number of standard amenities and optional add-ons
for particular consumer needs. The Tribute comes in
a base DX, LX or top-level ES model.
Under the Hood
The Mazda Tribute has a couple of engine choices. The
base DX comes with a 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cyl capable of
130 hp at 5400rpm and 135lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm.
This smaller and less powerful engine gets pretty good
fuel economy for the class with 22/26mpg.
However, the LX and ES both come with a beefy 3.0-liter
DOHC V6 with 200 hp and 200lb-ft of torque. This is
where the Zoom-Zoom comes in. But, it is not all about
power. Roadholding, off-road performance and moment-to-moment
ride comfort are dependant upon a few important factors.
Front strut and rear multi-link independent suspension
provide a balance of spirited handling and ride comfort
while the Tribute's front roll center is lower than
its rear roll center, yielding exceptional steering
feel resulting in less body roll than conventional sport
utility vehicles.
The Tribute comes with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel
drive but Rotary Blade Coupling is an optional four-wheel-drive
system that can give it an all-road, all-weather capability.
Ventilated front disc brakes and rear drums are standard,
and a four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) is standard on the ES-V6
and an option for the LX-V6.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
The majority of interior trim features are included
on the base DX model. Highlights include front air conditioning,
cloth upholstery, tilt steering wheel, AM/FM/CD player
and more. Power features like the windows, mirrors,
door locks, steering and remote keyless entry are all
controlled at the touch of a button and assorted other
amenities are also included. Externally, at this level,
a roof rack and rear privacy glass add value.
By the time you get to the top-level ES, add leather
upholstery, 6-way power driver seat, leather wrapped
steering wheel and cruise control. The options list
is extensive with items like a power sunroof, DVD player,
MP3 player and much more.
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