2008 Mazda Tribute - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 mazda tribute hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Powertrains and Performance: The 2008 Mazda Tribute HEV Hybrid is powered by a combination of a 2.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine (133 horsepower and 124 pound-feet of torque) and two electric motor/generators. Together, net output is 155 hp. Mazda calls the transmission a continuously variable transmission, but there's no rotating belt as in a conventional CVT. Instead, the motors work in concert with the gas engine through a planetary gearset to provide seamless power and maximum efficiency. On all-wheel-drive Tribute Hybrid models, a third electric motor steps in to drive the rear... |
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2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Interior The Tribute still has seating for five, and there's a center console storage compartment that Mazda says is big enough to hold a laptop. The rear seat is split 60/40, and the Tribute has just shy of 30 cubic feet of storage space with the rear seats up; it's 66 cubic feet with them down. The rear window opens independent of the liftgate if you just need to toss your stuff into the back. Under the Hood Mazda says the Tribute's hybrid drivetrain allows the SUV to run solely on electricity up to 25 mph, which would make it one of the least-polluting cars available, according to the... |
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2008 Mazda Tribute OverviewSource: CarGurus...many desirable items like navigation are not available, but the top-shelf Grand Touring trim does offer a variety of luxurious standard features. Many reviewers also feel that the Tribute's performance is lacking, as Madza has done very little to update or improve the powertrain since the model's 2001 introduction. The brakes are not incredibly responsive, and fuel efficiency is not consistent with the vehicle's modest power supply. The Tribute has also received some criticism for its strong resemblance to the pedestrian Ford Escape.There are twelve Tribute variants for 2008, configured... |
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2008 Mazda Tribute Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...There's an optional rear-seat DVD entertainment system. Under the Hood Tribute buyers get the choice of two engines, a 153-horsepower, 2.3-liter four-cylinder or a 200-hp, 3.0-liter V-6. The base Tribute comes with a choice of five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions. Upper trim levels, including all V-6 models, come with the automatic transmission standard. Two-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is optional on all trim levels. Safety Electronic stability and roll mitigation systems are standard. The Tribute also gets front airbags that can sense the weight of... |
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