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2003 Mazda Tribute Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
Base MSRP Range: $18,000 to $24,500
Base Invoice Range: $17,000 to $23,000
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MSRP As Tested: $18,200
Versions: DX, LX, ES
Vehicle Category: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: Front-Wheel Drive or optional All Wheel Drive
Engine As Tested: 2.0-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, Inline 4 cylinder, 130-horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 135 lb-ft torque at 4,500 rpm or optional 3.0-liter Dual Overhad Cam, V6 with 200-horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 200 lb.-ft. torque at 4,750 rpm.
Transmission As Tested: 5-Speed Manual or optional 4-Speed Automatic.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 5-Speed Manual - 22/25. 4-Speed Automatic - 18/23
Standard Safety Features: Driver and front passenger, front and side airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, Remote Keyless Entry.
Competition: Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Tracker, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer Sport, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Hyundai Santa Fe, Isuzu Rodeo, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Kia Sorento, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Xterra, Pontiac Aztek, Saturn VUE, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara, Suzuki XL-7, Toyota RAV4
The Mazda Tribute is a solid vehicle, with plenty of room for four adults and most of their gear. The fact that it provides this sense of solidity and correct design in a good looking package is one of the reasons Mazda continues to enjoy the 'Zoom, Zoom' roll that it is on.
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