Performance
3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
If you're looking for the room and roaming ability of an SUV, but don't want to give up on the performance of a sports sedan, this engine may be your answer. Few of the Tribute's competitors can match its 200-hp output. Its steel timing chain doesn't need scheduled maintenance (unlike the timing belts in many engines). DX-V6, LX, ES.
2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
Some SUV engines seem like they'd be more at home in a farm tractor, they're so rough and sluggish. Tribute's 130-hp engine has a smooth, eager feel and a downright happy mechanical sound. Advanced technology helps deliver lively performance you can feel and excellent fuel economy you'll appreciate. Standard, DX.
Safty
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking in a hard stop, so you can maintain steering control while braking. And ABS is particularly valuable on slippery surfaces, where it reduces the chances of a skid. EBD automatically optimizes the front and rear braking force to give you the shortest stops, whether the MPV cargo area is fully loaded or empty.
Dual 2nd-generation front air bags
Help protect the front-seat passengers in frontal impacts.
Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags
Provide coverage for head and chest areas to give extra protection in certain side impacts (available on LX, standard on ES).
The Mazda Tribute Earned 5 Stars in goverment side-impact crash tests.
