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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  Value King! - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By Glenn - November 2 - 3:10 pm

  This SUV is wonderful. The V6 makes all the RAV4 and CRVs green no matter the color ordered. For about the same price as a cramped and bouncy RAV4 I got this Tribute with many more features options and the Tribute actually has a rear bumper. This Mazda is a really usable size too. At work we ride to lunch and get to see each others vehicles. The RAV4 is more like a mini-micro-SUV in comparison. It has a 4 cylinder engine which idles so fast when cold that it jerks when you put it in drive while the smooth Mazda V6 feels like a much more expensive vehicle. Do yourself a tremendous favor and drive a Tribute before you spend too much on a RAV4 or CRV. We have two Tributes now and love them

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  The zoom-zoom is real - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By EddieK - September 26 - 11:13 pm

  Youve seen the advertisements... The "zoom-zoom" feeling is real... The seeling campaign of a sports car in an SUV is for real. I was simply astounded by the amazing smoothness of this SUV. The ride is unbelievably comfortable. This car is a steal. I was able to purchase this car for 20800 with an extra package which included an overhead compartment, a moonroof, an upgraded speaker system, and a compass rearview mirror amongst other upgraded features.

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  Zoom Zoom Zoom - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By H. Whitley - September 9 - 12:36 am

  Continental tires a little noisy but overall a very good ride. Got 25-26 mpg on long highway trip in April.

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  Excellent - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By Suzie - August 30 - 2:00 am

  This is a great family car and is also great for a single person. This SUV drives excellent. The SUV handles as well as a car with the feel of a truck. I would recommend this to a single family with a couple of kids or someone single that wants a sporty look.

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  Zoom, zoom! - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By dc_driver - August 29 - 9:16 am

  Drove all of the top selling small to mid-size SUVs, and the Tribute won my vote. It was quick, and drove more like a car than a truck (better handling than all the others SUVs). For the money, you cannot beat the features on the S with package 3 (leather, sunroof, 6 disc changer, heated seats, etc). I compared prices, and with the incentives this vehicle was $2-10K less expensive than comparably equipped SUVs. The AWD system is wonderful, and you never feel it come on or have to worry if you hit some tough weather or roads. Great room (both front, backseat, and storage). Well thought out interior, with good build quality and materials for the money. This is a winner!

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  Fun and comfy! - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By pedslpaz - May 26 - 10:00 am

  Ive only had my 2005 Tribute "s" (2wd) for a few days, but so far I love it! I had a 2003 Ford Escape Ltd for a few days, before I bought this Tribute, and now that I can compare the two, I can say that the Escape drove more like a truck and the Tribute drives more like a car.

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  Scootin Along - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By LDavisca - April 13 - 10:00 am

  Driving this SUV is more than easy, its downright fun! It handles like a dream and the smooth ride feels like cruising in a pricier, larger vehicle. The spacious cargo area doesnt take away any of the backseat legroom, passengers are comfortable and enjoy the ride. Easy rear access through either the window or whole tailgate is a real treat. This SUV responds well on any road surface and handles like a dream on freeways as well as in city traffic. My choice was made after a lot of research and Im extremely pleased with this happy little vehiicle! Front legroom and headroom are the best in any small SUV!

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  2nd Lease - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By G. Long - March 15 - 2:06 am

  This is the 2nd Mazda Tribute we’ve owned; both times we made a purchase we fully explored the possibility of purchasing others. For some reason we just came back to the same model but different color. I, being the husband, wanted to look into something else but my wife would have no part of it, she wanted this same car a 2nd time no matter what.

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  Outstanding Compact SUV - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By TGO - March 7 - 10:00 am

  Great compact SUV although it has a ton of room inside for its size. I did a fair amount of research on available compact SUVs prior to buying. The Tribute offered the best of both worlds from great car like handling on the road and good capability in marginal conditions. The Tribute is a joy to drive and its size lets you get in and out of spaces you would never venture in a mid to full size SUV. Very safe vehicle as attested to my insurance cost decreasing $60 a year even though I went from a 2000 model year vehicle to a 2005.

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  My Tribute Rocks!!!!! - 2005 Mazda Tribute
  By Meri24 - February 19 - 1:30 am

  Best SUV in its class for the money. Comfortable ride, smooth like a car. Awesome in 12 inches of snow.