2004 Mazda Tribute New Car Buyer's Guide

New Car Buyer's Guide  » Mazda  » 2004 Tribute   What's New for the 2004 Mazda Tribute? The only changes for the 2004 Mazda Tribute are optionally available color-keyed door edge guards and an interior rear-view mirror that incorporates a compass, an outside temperature readout, an automatic dimming feature at night and a Homelink universal transmitter. Otherwise this year’s Mazda Tribute is a carryover model. Advantages of the 2004 Mazda Tribute: Looks like a truck but drives like a car Roomy interior with lots of cargo space V6 models are speedy Objections to the 2004 Mazda Tribute: That speedy V6 gets unimpressive fuel economy Seats get hard on a long drive Interior bits and pieces are on the cheap side Editor's Advice: The 2004 Mazda Tribute is for those who need a bit of sports car character in an SUV. With its torquey 201-horsepower 3.0-liter V6, quick steering and rather stiff four-wheel independent suspension, the Tribute drives more like a sporty sedan than a sport-utility vehicle. Avoid the standard 130-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder motor; it’s weak. But while the V6 is better suited to move the Mazda Tribute, it gets unimpressive fuel economy. Combined with a relatively small gas tank, V6 models barely go 200 miles between fill-ups. Despite its optional automatic 4WD system, the Mazda Tribute is not much of an off-roader, but most drivers won’t use it on the rough stuff anyway. It can handle moderate trails and slippery roads with aplomb. With the rear seats folded, 66 cubic feet of cargo space is available, a good amount for a vehicle of this size. Plus, there’s legitimate space for five adults. Fun-to-drive, affordable, and good-looking, the 2004 Mazda Tribute is near the top of our list of favorite small SUVs. Zip Code:  OTHER WAYS TO SEARCH Search By Make BMW, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, etc. Advanced Search Search by features and other criteria Search By Category Convertibles, SUVs, Vans, etc. Search By Payment Find new cars that fit your monthly budget     CAR PREVIEWS & REVIEWS 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Preview Who knew that building a hybrid could be so easy? 2007 Mazda CX-9 Preview Zooming full-speed ahead into crossover SUV territory 2008 Detroit Auto Show: Mazda Furai Concept Mazda's race-car based, 450-horsepower supercar concept 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Review Thrilling yet practical, the Mazdaspeed 3 is the best kind of cheap date 2007 Mazda CX-9 Review Loads of potential restrained by the reigns of parental control 2007 Mazda CX-9 First Drive Zoom Zoom with more Room Room 2008 Mazda Mazda2 Preview Mazda, er, Ford debuts its new small car for Europe, er, US buyers 2007 Mazda CX-7 Review An SUV with zoom-zoom instead of room-room 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT A PRHT dumb name for a pretty good sports car 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review Disproving the following equation: Miata + Automatic = Ultimate Chick Car ABOUT CARSMART "Since 1995, we've helped millions of customers get connected to a local CarSmart Accredited Dealer for up-front auto pricing and a no-hassle car and truck buying experience. We are the Internet's largest new car buying service, generating over a billion dollars a month in auto sales."

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