Overview & Reviews

Extensive changes for the Tribute this year include a new base engine, restyled exterior and a new electronic four-wheel-drive system. A floor-mounted shifter replaces the awkward column shifter, and ABS is now standard on all models.

• Roomy and comfortable interior, peppy V6 engine, drives more like a car than a truck, long list of standard features.

• Mediocre fuel economy and driving range on V6 models.

User Reviews:

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  best runner ever - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By jwallin - July 30 - 4:13 am

  This thing is just fun to drive. It handles like a car and is easy to drive in 4WD in bad weather. Looks nice in my driveway!

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  great awd ride for $18,900 dollars - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By mazdajerry - July 13 - 9:50 pm

  Most bang for the buck for an awd suv, the Kia Sportage would be close behind. 200 hp and still 18-19mpg in town, and 23-25 on the highway is fine by me. In my opinion it is the best looking suv, with the MDX close.

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  Excellent SUV - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By dodgedude - June 18 - 1:23 pm

  This is an awesome SUV! Lots of interior room, cargo area folds flat (with the rear headrests removed), handles very nicely, tons of value for the money. I only have 1000 miles on it so far, but its incredibly fun to drive, handles like a car too, especially on turns. Others have complained about wind noise - bah! Ive had this up to 85 mph, very quiet inside, quieter than most of the cars Ive had.

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  Glad to own Tribute - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By JOHN DALEY - June 6 - 8:00 pm

  Love to drive this vehicle. Some minor disappointments. Did you ever pick up clothes from the cleaner and not have a hook to put them on. The MPG stinks. Mostly highway only gets 18.5. But that said, the tribute is nimble, responsive to quick stops and turns and looks like a million bucks. The dealer even sent a birthday card. Now thats class.

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  Blown engine - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By pjl7 - May 27 - 3:21 am

  We read all the reviews about this vehicle before we bought two years ago. This is not the car to buy if you are looking for a reliable older vehicle. Yesterday, the engine blew and left our son stranded on the interstate. We now have a decision to put another $2,000 to $3,000 to fix or just scrap and payoff the remainder of the five year loan. Less than 100,000 miles, no warnings! Do not buy this vehicle.

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  wow - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By mrcjw - May 6 - 1:03 pm

  Slick style, well built, nice features, good horsepower, excellent color, nice wheels. nice handling and drive as well

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  2005 Mazda tribute s v6 - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By ericvlewis - May 1 - 11:37 pm

  Driving strong at 255K miles only 2000 in maintenance since I bought it in 2006 phenomenal vehicle

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  tribute to mazda - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By michael - April 26 - 11:46 am

  i test drove all the vehicles in its class. and i came down to mazda and honda. 2 great vehicles, but there wasnt any other vehicle in which i was instantly comfortable and at home. Mazda has always made a top notch vehicle. I had a b2200 for 9 yrs and the truck didnt cost me a dime. So i naturally wanted another mazda.Out of all vehicles in its class, the Mazda tribute has the room and the stability that i was looking for, honda makes great cars also, but for the money i was getting alot more in the Mazda that were standard features like abs brakes and 16" wheels.the 4cyl could be alittle more responsive but is nice, this is the all around the best suv for the money. great vehicle.

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  GOOD SCOOT ABOUT OR ROAD CAR - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By zippadeedudah - April 20 - 10:26 pm

  I am averaging 23 mpg around the city and recently got 26 mpg on trip from Atlanta to Virginia. The 4-cylinder engine is all most people need for the pep they would expect. Price is extreme reasonable if you negotiate and stand steadfast. This car is stylish and has been extensively engineered. I am a staunch proponent of it.

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  my mazda - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By mikenysf - April 3 - 2:00 am

  i love this suv