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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  Zoom Zoom - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By JRose - June 15 - 10:00 am

  Love to drive it

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  Best Compact SUV on the market - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By Thomas - May 29 - 8:06 am

  I traded in a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander for my Tribute S and I love it. While the gas mileage in the 3.0 V6 is not as good as my Mitsu was, the comfort, interior design, and smooth power delivery make up for it. The ground clearance and elevated seating positions make it great for highway driving. The S models come really well equipped and with anti-lock brakes and side impact airbags and side air curtains, I feel very safe.

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  Fun to drive - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By Jay - May 20 - 6:50 pm

  I enjoy driving this tribute. It handles great in the snow and slippery roads. I wish it had a little better mileage and a bigger gas tank. It only holds 15 gallons @18 to 20 mpg. I live at the gas station. The car drives well and is roomy. No major problems after driving it for 9000 miles. I would buy another one.

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  sports car soul - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By BigDog - May 14 - 1:16 pm

  This zippy SUV is perfect for the Sierra foothill region. Its on demand 4WD creates the most sure footed vehicle on the road. Interior supports everything we need to do, camp, shop, carry large objects and is a great weekend toy while still being a good looking car for business.

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  This is why I waited.... - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By Brinn - May 4 - 10:00 am

  I know Ive only had my car for 48 hrs. but Im in love. Spending around 25,000 (before tax and license) for a fully equiped SUV was a smart choice. I like the new design for the 05, the interior looks much better, a little more up-scale, I love the shape and exterior design of the SUV, heated leather seats, 6 disk Cd changer, sun roof... if I had to pick something I would change would be the gas mpg. I live is southern cali, I need all the mpgs. I can get, with my V6 I avrg. 20- 25, I wish (25-30) Its a better choice than the others.

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  Love this SUV - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By seemmons - April 29 - 3:49 pm

  I love, love, love this car. My tribute currently has 89,000 mi. Its everything a small SUV should be. In the V6 with 4wd, its powerful quick. I spend 2hrs in mine daily, both highway and dirt roads, and its just as stable on the mud as it is on pavement. Im getting around 25mpg. On our first big snow, I hit 4WD, and drove this thing through the mud and 16" of snow up a hill without so much as slip. Its much more stable than I feel the Jeeps are, and when test driving, blew away even the Escape. Mine also has an enormous sunroof, stylish leather and idiot-proof 6 CD changer. There also isnt a dog, a ladder or power tool my hubby and I cant fit in it.

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  My Mazda - zoom zoom - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By Ron - April 15 - 12:30 am

  Overall we really love this SUV . There are only two things that are bugging us. The cup holders in the console area are horrible! There is no room for the second cup unless you lift the lid of the center console. Not good. The second is how fast the brake discs get worn. Not even 7,000 miles and they have deep groves in them. Otherwise, love the car.

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  Great SUV/wagon/whatever it is... - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By flyingcow - April 13 - 7:13 pm

  2000 miles, and am happy thus far, except for a few minor quibbles. 4 cylinder auto transmission is peppy, if you turn off the overdrive. Roomy, really fun to drive, turns on a dime, quiet, car-like, good seats, plenty of room in front AND in back (Im 6/3), Feels solid on the highway. Excellent sound system - 100 watts will rock you out. 22 mpg in city, 25/26 mpg highway with automatic transmission (as advertised). Amazing price: $15,800. 4 year/50K warranty. Gotta buy it!

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  Tribute - Gorgeous SUV, bad fuel economy - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By philsphan23 - April 3 - 10:26 pm

  We got the s-model with the AWD, 6- cylinder and automatic transmission. It is a really good looking SUV (red with a silver bottom) and very fun to drive, however, if I had realized that the around town gas mileage was so poor, I dont know if I would have purchased this car. I dont do a whole lot of highway driving. I am getting just 16 miles per gallon! When you pay over $2 a gallon, it feels like I was ripped off! The sticker said 21 mpg and the salesman confirmed the number, but obviously was looking for a sale, not my interests. Id love to hear what the 4-cylinder drivers are getting for gas mileage. You couldnt beat the incentives, though ($4000 cash back, or 0% financing).

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  Zoom Zoom - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By Deb - March 29 - 1:46 pm

  So far, I really love this SUV. It is a really comfortable vehicle and it is a pleasure to drive.