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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  I Like This SUV - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By jerseypaws - June 2 - 10:00 am

  This Tribby replaced a Ford Explorer Sport. What a difference! Handling, ride, comfort, performance, gas mileage, even radio reception are all much better than the Explorer. Has the feel of a much bigger SUV inside than the Liberty and RAV4 which I also tested. This Tribby came with Continental tires which I chose to upgrade to Michelin Cross Terrains for an additional $240.

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  Great car - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By zips - April 27 - 10:00 am

  This car is wonderful. I went in to buy a 2004. They were offering great incentives, but they didnt have all the options I wanted. I bought a fully loaded 2005, for just 700 over the 2004 price, which wasnt much over invoice! They want to move cars on the lot. And the Lapis blue color is awsome! Ive already received several comments on the color. My friend has a 2002 Escape, the sister car of the Tribute, and she had had no problems, 35, ooo miles later. And the stereo is just amazing. Buy a Tribute..NOW!

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  Sweet - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By Downie - April 20 - 10:00 am

  We looked over many of the SUVs, but decided on the Tribute. We have been happy so far. Rides like a car. Feels tight. My choice was finalized by my contentment of owning 3 Mazdas in the past and they were very reliabil. This is for the 2005 year model S with the V6.

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  TRIBUTE - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By KAREN MILLER - March 9 - 3:00 am

  THIS IS MY SECOND TRIBUTE AND MY HUSBAND JUST TRADED IN HIS DODGE DAKOTA AND BOUGHT HIS FIRST TRIBUTE. ALL THREE FROM JOHN HINE PONTIAC IN SAN DIEGO. WE ARE 100% SATISFIED IN PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN.

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  Love this car - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By mwe2121 - March 5 - 11:43 am

  I bought my Tribute in Feb 06 with only 6,000 miles on it. In 4 months I have put an additional 10,000 miles on it. The car rides and handles great. The leather seats are comfortable even after putting 1500 miles on in one day. Getting in and out of the vehicle is easy; even my Grandma agrees with me that its easier to get in and out of then my moms 02 Ford Explorer. Controls are easily accessible and easy to use even at night. Theres plenty of room inside the vehicle for 4 big adults and a child. With the seats down theres plenty of room for hauling stuff. The AWD works great in the snow and on the ice. Drove up the iced cover road to Paradise on Mt. Rainier - no problem in March and driven through heavy mud.

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  good buy - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By sun chaser - January 24 - 10:00 am

  very happy with suv so far. shorter than most suv,s , but easy to park and high enough for good visibility.More practical than a full size suv,better gas mileage,smaller trailering load of 3500 pounds however.I would spend a little more and get one loaded with sun roof ,ect.Wife likes better than her toyota camary.

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  IZOOM4 - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By LEW - January 24 - 10:00 am

  We looked ot SUVS on and off for a couple of years before we drove the MAZDA. As soon as we drove it we both noticed it drove more like a car than most others we test drove. We have had many coments of how nice looking it is. This vehicle is a luxury for us we basicly only use it on the weekend,or when we are going together someplace. It is roomy on the inside and very comfordable. The leather heated seats are highly recomended. The way the seats fold is perfect for our Greyhounds 1 fits in the back & 1 in the back seat area(we just pull the seats up but dont put the backs down).

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  05 Tribute a Best Buy - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By Tribute One - January 20 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my new, 2005 Tribute five months ago after test-driving several larger, more expensive SUVs, and the Ford Explorer. The Tribute continues to impress me every time I get behind the wheel. Its manuverability, quiteness, handling, and responsiveness are excellent. The suspension provides excellent road feel and control. Overall, Mazda has put together a great package in a small SUV, combining the perfect degree of style, performance, and comfort that I was looking for. I have owned two Mazdas prior to this purchase, This is my first SUV and I highly recommend the Tribute.

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  4cyl Tribute 29 mpg - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By golfguyy - January 4 - 7:26 pm

  For what this vehicle is, a small suv with a 2.3L 4cyl that you can fill with your stuff, it is PERFECT. It comes loaded w/single CD, AC, alloy wheels, per W/L/M, tilt. The only option I wanted was cruise and that was only about $150 extra. 2.3L w/the 5 spd has plenty of get up and go, AND just checked mileage again to find this 4cyl front wheel drive got 29.1 mpg! For the size of the SUV and what you can haul in it, you cant beat it.

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  No Ford badge = higher quality - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By Todd - October 26 - 6:03 am

  Great little suv. Mazda has taken the escape platform and made little improvements across the board that add up to alot. Four year 50,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty coverage, 16" wheels, floor mats come standard(not with Ford). Mazda stands behind their product. Ford ? Tribute average mpg; 24.7!