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2008 Tribute
Overview
Tribute -- Dimensions Illustration
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2008 Tribute
Sport
Touring
Grand
Touring
Sport
Touring
Grand
Touring
MSRP starting at $19,445* $21,635* $23,825* $22,100* $22,875* $25,065*
PERFORMANCE
           
Engine type 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine 3.0L DOHC 24-valve 6-cylinder
Horsepower, SAE net 153 @ 5800 rpm 200 @ 6000 rpm
Torque, SAE net 152 @ 4250 rpm 193 @ 4850 rpm
Valvetrain Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke (in/mm) 3.44 x 3.70 3.50 x 3.13
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Fuel system Multiport electronic fuel injection Multiport electronic fuel injection
Engine block material Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head material Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy
Wheels 16 X 7.0-inch alloy wheels
Tires P235/70R16 BSW T-rated all-season tires
EPA Mileage (City / Highway)
2WD AT 20 / 26 18 / 24
2WD MT 22 / 28 Not Available
4WD AT 19 / 24 17 / 22
* These estimates reflect new EPA methods beginning with 2008 models
DRIVETRAIN
           
Front-wheel drive Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Active Torque Control Coupling Electronic 4-wheel drive (4WD) Stand Alone Option W/AT Stand Alone Option Stand Alone Option Stand Alone Option Stand Alone Option Stand Alone Option
SUSPENSION
           
Electric power-assist rack-and-pinion steering with engine speed sensing variable assist Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front independent MacPherson strut suspension with coil springs and shock absorbers Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front stabilizer bar Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear multi-link suspension with dual lateral links, trailing arms, coil springs, and shock absorbers Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
BRAKES
           
Power-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
EXTERIOR FEATURES
           
16-inch alloy wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
P235/70R16 BSW T-rated all-season tires Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Temporary mini spare tire Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Molded-in-color-bumpers Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Black grille with chrome accent bar and logo Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Body colored door handles Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Clear lens halogen fog lights Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dual power remote mirrors (Black, folding type) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
2-speed variable-intermittent windshield Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
2-speed variable fixed-intermittent rear wiper with washer Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fixed mast-type radio antenna Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Clear lens halogen headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear window defogger (with timer) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Green-tinted glass on windshield & front windows Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Flip-up liftgate window Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Single exhaust outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Roof rack with cross bars Not Available Standard Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Privacy-tint glass: rear door, quarter, and backlight Not Available Standard Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Heated mirrors Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Auto headlamps Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Moonroof Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
INTERIOR FEATURES
           
5-passenger seating capacity Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Air conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heater/defroster with rear heater ducts Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cloth-trimmed seat upholstery Standard Standard Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Carpeted floor mats (front & rear) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Reclining front bucket seats with adjustable headrest Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
60/40 spilt fold-down rear seatback Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM/CD audio system w/ 4 speakers, digital clock, and auxiliary jack Standard Standard Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
190 watt AM/FM/in-dash 6-disc CD changer with 7 speakers Not Available Stand Alone Option Standard Not Available Stand Alone Option Standard
Power door locks with two-stage unlocking feature Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front door central locking (driver & passenger) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Retained accessory power for windows & moonroof (10 min) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote keyless illuminated entry system Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger power window lock-out feature (driver-controlled0 Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise control w/steering wheel-mounted controls (A/T only) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tilt steering wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Delayed courtesy lights (dome light, map lights) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dual map lights & cargo lights Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer and resettable trip odometer (2) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Color-keyed inner door handles Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front storage bins with bottle holders Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Large center floor console with covered storage compartment Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cupholders (4), 2 front & 2 rear Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Glove compartment Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver'-side & passenger-side covered visor vanity mirrors Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Day/night rearview mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cargo area hooks (4) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver-side footrest, remote hood release and battery saver Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
6-way power driver's seat Not Available Standard Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Adjustable driver's seat lumbar support Not Available Standard Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Overhead console with dual storage bins Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Front driver & passenger seatback map pockets Not Available Standard Standard Not Available Standard Standard
Leather trimmed seating surfaces Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Heated front seats Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Leather wrapped steering wheel Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Retractable cargo cover Not Available Stand Alone Option Standard Not Available Stand Alone Option Standard
SAFETY & SECURITY
           
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control System (TCS) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Roll Stability Control (RSC) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Side-impact door beams Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
"Triple-H" body construction; front & rear crumple zones Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Advanced dual front airbags (SRS)-crash zone & driver's seat position/passenger weight sensors Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
3-point safety belts for all seating (5) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front safety belt pretensioners with force limiters Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Height adjustable front shoulder belt "B" pillar anchors Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
ISO FIX, LATCH rear seat child safety -seat lower anchors & upper ceiling mounted tethers Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Child-safety rear door locks Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Illuminated keyless entry w/ panic button feature (key fob) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Engine immobilizer anti-theft system Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Side air bags (front coverage) & side-impact air curtains with rollover protection (F&R) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OPTIONS & PACKAGES
           
6 CD and cargo area cover package
  • AM/FM & In-dash 6 disc CD changer
  • 190 watt 7-speaker premium audio sound system
  • Retractable cargo area cover
Not Available Stand Alone Option Standard Not Available Stand Alone Option Standard
Towing package
  • Class II towing preparation
  • Frame-mounted trailer hitch with 3,500-lb. capacity
  • Wiring harness
Not Available Not Available Not Available Stand Alone Option Stand Alone Option Stand Alone Option
Mazda reserves the right to change specifications at any time without incurring obligation. Availability
may be limited by location and time. Please consult your local dealer for full details.

* MSRP includes destination charges but excludes tax, title and license fees. Destination charges may vary in Alaska and Hawaii. Actual dealer price may vary.
† Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat.

Standard Standard    Package Option Package Option    Stand Alone Option Stand-Alone Option    Dealer Installed Accessory Dealer Installed Accessory    Not Available Not Available
2008 Tribute
Performance
Standard Standard    Package Option Package Option    Stand Alone Option Stand-Alone Option    Dealer Installed Accessory Dealer Installed Accessory    Not Available Not Available
i
s
2008 Tribute
Sport
Touring
Grand
Touring
Sport
Touring
Grand
Touring
PERFORMANCE
           
Engine type 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine 3.0L DOHC 24-valve 6-cylinder
Horsepower, SAE net 153 @ 5800 rpm 200 @ 6000 rpm
Torque, SAE net 152 @ 4250 rpm 193 @ 4850 rpm
Valvetrain Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke (in/mm) 3.44 x 3.70 3.50 x 3.13
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Fuel system Multiport electronic fuel injection Multiport electronic fuel injection
Engine block material Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head material Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy
Wheels 16 X 7.0-inch alloy wheels
Tires P235/70R16 BSW T-rated all-season tires
Temporary spare tire T145/90 R17 Mini-spare tire
EPA Mileage (City / Highway)
2WD AT 20 / 26 18 / 24
2WD MT 22 / 28 Not Available
4WD AT 19 / 24 17 / 22
* These estimates reflect new EPA methods beginning with 2008 models
Base curb weight (lbs) 2WD 3233 (MT) / 3300 (AT) 3355
4WD 3441 (AT) 3503
GVWR 2WD 4300 (MT) / 4400 (AT) 4500
4WD 4540 (AT) 4640
Towing capacity (lbs) 1500 3500
DRIVETRAIN
           
Front-wheel drive Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
5-speed manual transmission Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Active Torque Control Coupling Electronic 4-wheel drive (4WD) Stand Alone Option W/AT Stand Alone Option Stand Alone Option Stand Alone Option Stand Alone Option Stand Alone Option
SUSPENSION
           
Electric power-assist rack-and-pinion steering with engine speed sensing variable assist Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front independent MacPherson strut suspension with coil springs and shock absorbers Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front stabilizer bar Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear multi-link suspension with dual lateral links, trailing arms, coil springs, and shock absorbers Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
BRAKES
           
Power-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
DRIVE RATIO
           
2.3 LITER I4 3.0 LITER V6
2WD-MT 2WD & 4WD-AT 2WD & 4WD-AT
1st 3.5 2.899 2.899
2nd 1.944 1.571 1.571
3rd 1.258 1 1
4th 0.947 0.698 0.698
5th 0.809 Not Available Not Available
Reverse 3.374 2.31 2.31
Final drive 4.133 4.229 3.776
Mazda reserves the right to change specifications at any time without incurring obligation. Availability
may be limited by location and time. Please consult your local dealer for full details.
Standard Standard    Package Option Package Option    Stand Alone Option Stand-Alone Option    Dealer Installed Accessory Dealer Installed Accessory    Not Available Not Available
2008 Tribute
Exterior
Standard Standard    Package Option Package Option    Stand Alone Option Stand-Alone Option    Dealer Installed Accessory Dealer Installed Accessory    Not Available Not Available
i
s
2008 Tribute
Sport
Touring
Grand
Touring
Sport
Touring
Grand
Touring
EXTERIOR FEATURES
           
16-inch alloy wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
P235/70R16 BSW T-rated all-season tires Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Temporary mini spare tire Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Molded-in-color-bumper trim Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Black grille with chrome accent bar and logo Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Body colored door handles Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Clear lens halogen fog lights Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dual power remote mirrors - black Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
2-speed variable-intermittent windshield Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
2-speed variable fixed-intermittent rear wiper with washer Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fixed mast-type radio antenna Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Clear lens halogen headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear window defogger (with timer) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Green-tinted glass on windshield & front windows Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Flip-up liftgate window <