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Mazda Tribute

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 80% Detailed ratings

Price $23,295 – $33,195 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.2 – 12.1 L/100km

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In the compact SUV category, the Mazda Tribute continues to attract drivers. While the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute duo got a face-lift last year, this year, it is the mechanical side that gets updated. It comes either with one of two four-cylinder engines, among which there is a hybrid version for the Escape, and a six-cylinder engine. If you are looking for a good quality-price ratio, this might be what you need, albeit with a rather classical look.

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Motoring TV 2001 Episode 1

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Motoring TV 2001 Episode 3

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2009 Mazda Tribute

Our review of the 2009 Mazda Tribute

The Car Guide rating 80%

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Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

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