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{{short description|Car model}}
{{Infobox automobile
|name = Mazda Tribute
|image = 08-Mazda-Tribute.jpg
|manufacturer = [[Mazda]]<br />[[Ford Motor Company]]
|production = 2000–2011
|class = [[Compact SUV|Compact]] [[Crossover (automobile)|crossover SUV]]
|body_style = 5-door [[SUV]]
|layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] / [[Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout|four-wheel-drive]]
|platform = [[Ford CD2 platform]]
|related = [[Ford Escape]]<br />[[Mercury Mariner]]
|wheelbase = 2620&nbsp;mm (103.1&nbsp;in)
|predecessor = [[Mazda Navajo]] ([[United States]] & [[Mexico]])<br />[[Suzuki Escudo|Mazda Proceed Levante]] ([[Japan]])
|successor = [[Mazda CX-7]] ([[Asia]])<br />[[Mazda CX-5]] ([[Americas]])<br />[[Mazda CX-4]] (China)
}}

The {{Nihongo|'''Mazda Tribute'''|マツダ・トリビュート|Matsuda Toribyūto|lead=yes}} (''Code J14'') is a [[compact SUV]] made by [[Japan]]ese [[automaker]] [[Mazda]] from 2000 to 2011. It was jointly developed with [[Ford Motor Company]] and based on the [[front-wheel drive]] [[Mazda 626]] platform, which was in turn the basis for the similar [[Ford Escape]] on the [[Ford CD2 platform|CD2 platform]]. The Tribute was priced below the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner in Ford's CD2 SUV lineup.

The Tribute and Escape debuted in 2000, offering [[front-wheel drive|front-]] or [[all-wheel drive]] and a choice of a [[Transversely mounted engine|transversely mounted]] 2.0&nbsp;L Ford Zetec four-cylinder engine or 3.0&nbsp;L [[Ford Duratec]]  [[V6]]. The Ford Escape was also sold as the Ford Maverick in [[Europe]] with a Ford 2.0&nbsp;L Zeta four-cylinder engine with [[manual transmission]], or 3.0&nbsp;L Duratec coupled to [[automatic transmission]].

One main difference between the Tribute and the Ford Escape/Maverick is that the Tribute's suspension is tuned for a firmer ride than the Escape/Maverick, in order to correspond with Mazda's sporty image. As Mazda had offered "spiced up" models in other segments such as the [[Mazda3]] and CX-7, the utilitarian Tribute was replaced by the more aggressively styled and in-house-designed [[Mazda CX-5]] in North America.<ref>{{cite magazine | url = http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1108_2013_mazda_cx_5_prototype_first_drive/index.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110907014755/http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1108_2013_mazda_cx_5_prototype_first_drive/index.html | archive-date = 2011-09-07 | title = First Drive: 2013 Mazda CX-5 Prototype | date = 2011-08-31 | first = Eric | last = Tingwall | magazine = [[Automobile (magazine)|Automobile]] | publisher = Source Interlink Media }}</ref>

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== {{Anchor|First|EP}} First generation (EP; 2000) ==

=== 2000 ===
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute -- 03-21-2012.JPG
| production = {{ubl
 | April 2000 – December 2006
 | Taiwan until 2010
 }}
| model_years = 2001–2006
| model_code = [[List of Mazda model codes#Model codes|EP]]
| assembly = [[Hofu]], [[Japan]] ([[Hofu (Mazda factory)|Hofu Plant]])<br />[[Claycomo, Missouri]], [[United States]] ([[Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant|KCAP]])<br />[[Jhongli City|Jhongli]], [[Taiwan]] (Ford Lio Ho)<br />[[Santa Rosa, Laguna]], [[Philippines]] (Ford Philippines)<ref name="TopGearPh">{{cite magazine |url=http://www.topgear.com.ph/features/columns/all-will-drive/ford-makes-business-decision-to-stop-manufacturing-cars-in-ph |title=Ford makes 'business decision' to stop manufacturing cars in PH |author=Sarne, Vernon |magazine=[[Top Gear Philippines]] |date=2012-06-27 |access-date=2013-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510174200/http://www.topgear.com.ph/features/columns/all-will-drive/ford-makes-business-decision-to-stop-manufacturing-cars-in-ph |archive-date=2013-05-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> <br />[[Kairouan]], [[Tunisia]]<!-- since 2003 in a small series; CKD assembly --> ([[:de:Industries Mécaniques Maghrébines|IMM]])
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Gasoline]]:'''
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[Ford Zeta engine#2.0|YF]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (EPE)
  | 2.3&nbsp;L ''[[Mazda L engine#2.3|L3]]'' I4 (EP3)
  | 3.0&nbsp;L ''[[Ford Duratec engine#Duratec 30|AJ]]'' [[V6 engine|V6]] (EPF)
| transmission = 5-speed [[Mazda G5M transmission|G5M]] [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br />4-speed [[Ford CD4E transmission|CD4E]] [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
  }}
| length = 2001–04: {{convert|173.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<Br />2005–06: {{convert|174.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = 2001–04 DX: {{convert|70.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<Br />2001–04 LX & ES: {{convert|71.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<Br />2005–06: {{convert|72.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = 2001–04 DX: {{convert|69.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<Br />2001–04 LX & ES: {{convert|69.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />2005–06: {{convert|70.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
}}

The Tribute made its debut at the [[LA Auto Show#2000|2000 Los Angeles Auto Show]] as a compact crossover SUV, a segment pioneered by the [[Toyota RAV4]] in 1994. Its conservative styling resembled the [[Mazda Navajo]], a rebadged two-door [[Ford Explorer]] which was retired in 1994. In [[Japan]], Mazda had already been selling an SUV called the [[Suzuki Escudo|Mazda Proceed Levante]], a rebadged [[Suzuki Escudo]] by 1995, but the Tribute was Mazda's first original [[SUV]]. The Ford plant in [[Claycomo, Missouri]] assembled the Tribute for the North American market, alongside the Ford Escape. The [[Hofu Plant|Mazda plant]] in [[Hofu]], [[Japan]] and the [[Ford Lio Ho]] plant in [[Taiwan]] also assembled the Tribute for their respective markets.

[[File:2004 Mazda Tribute 2.0 5-door SUV (19605923338).jpg|thumb|left|2004 Mazda Tribute 2.0 (Malaysia; pre-facelift)]]
Japanese sales commenced in November 2001.<ref name=goonetEP>{{cite web | url = https://www.goo-net.com/catalog/MAZDA/TRIBUTE/ | title = トリビュート（マツダ）のモデル・グレード別カタログ情報 | trans-title = Catalog information: Tribute (Mazda) by model and grade | work = Goo-net | publisher = Proto Corporation | language = ja | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191226131244/https://www.goo-net.com/catalog/MAZDA/TRIBUTE/ | archive-date = 2019-12-26 }}</ref> The Japanese lineup was only available with a column-shifted four-speed automatic transmission. The lineup included the 2-liter LX with two- or four-wheel drive, and the four-wheel drive 3.0 V6 either as the LX or the well equipped GL-X. LX models were also available with a "G package": this included aluminum wheels, side airbags, and tinted glass amongst other extras. In May 2001 a front-wheel drive V6 LX model was added, as was the option of an "L package" (with leather seats and more) on the GL-X version. In October 2001 the "Field Break" special edition was introduced; this leisure oriented model had seats with water-repellant fabric, a front pushbar, and other amenities aimed people with "active" lifestyles.<ref name=goonetEP/>

Engine options:
* 2.0&nbsp;[[Litre|L]] [[Ford Zeta engine#2.0|YF]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]], {{convert|130|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}/183&nbsp;[[Newton metre|N·m]] (135&nbsp;[[foot-pound force|lb·ft]])
* 3.0&nbsp;L [[Ford Duratec engine#Duratec 30|AJ]] [[V6 engine|V6]], {{convert|200|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}/265&nbsp;N·m (195&nbsp;lb·ft)
The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine had [[Timing belt (camshaft)|timing belt]]-driven [[Camshaft]]s, while the 3.0&nbsp;L [[Duratec#Duratec 30|Duratec]] [[V6]] featured a maintenance-free timing chain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.samarins.com/reviews/tribute.html|title=Mazda Tribute 2001-2006 review|work= Samarins.com | date= 2019-10-12 }}</ref>

=== 2004 facelift ===
{{Multiple image | align = left | direction = vertical | width = 220
| image1 = 2005 Mazda Tribute s 2WD, front left.jpg
| image2 = 2005 Mazda Tribute s 2WD, rear left.jpg
| caption2 = 2005 Mazda Tribute (US; facelift)
}}

Both the Escape and Tribute were refreshed in 2004 for the 2005 model year. In Japan, this change took place in December 2003.<ref name=goonetEP/> The base engine became the Mazda 2.3&nbsp;L [[Mazda MZR engine|MZR]] [[Straight-four engine|inline-four]], while the optional V6 remained the 3.0&nbsp;L [[Duratec#Duratec 30|Duratec]]. In [[North America]]n-built models, a floor-mounted [[automatic transmission]] shifter replaced the column shifter; However, Japanese-built models continued with a column shifter. The earlier DX, LX, and ES models were replaced with the Tribute i (four-cylinder) and Tribute s (V6). Also new was the availability of an automatic transmission coupled to the four-cylinder engine.<ref name=carscom1>{{cite web | url = https://www.cars.com/research/mazda-tribute-2005/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201121201240/https://www.cars.com/research/mazda-tribute-2005/ | archive-date = 2020-11-21 | title = 2005 Mazda Tribute Review | work = Cars.com }}</ref>

Japanese buyers only received a single V6-engined model, as the more powerful four-cylinder engine made the thirsty V6 somewhat superfluous. The V6 came only as a four-wheel drive "Field Break" model. The inline-four was available as an LX (also with front-wheel drive), FB-X, or Field Break.<ref name=goonetEP/> This lineup continued until Japanese sales ended in March 2006 and it was replaced with the similarly sized [[Mazda CX-7|CX-7]].

Engine options:
* 2.3&nbsp;L [[Mazda L engine#2.3|L3]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]], {{convert|153|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}/206&nbsp;N·m (152&nbsp;lb·ft)
* 3.0&nbsp;L [[Ford Duratec engine#Duratec 30|AJ]] [[V6 engine|V6]], {{convert|200|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}/261&nbsp;N·m (193&nbsp;lb·ft)

=== 2006 (Asia-Pacific) ===
[[File:2007 Mazda Tribute (MY06) V6 wagon (2010-09-19).jpg|thumb|left|2006–2008 Mazda Tribute (Australia)]]

A significantly facelifted version of the Tribute was released in the second half of 2006 for [[Asia Pacific]] markets. The updated Tribute featured a larger, bolder grille, with an enlarged Mazda emblem, as well as restyled front bumper and headlights. Side mirrors featured integrated indicators.

On the inside, changes included a new floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter, in place of the old column shifter (Asia-Pacific model only; [[United States|US]]-built Tribute gained the floor shifter in 2005). The dashboard was updated with a new radio, and automatic electronic climate control on certain models. Mechanically, the rear drum brakes were replaced by disc brakes. Engines remain the same, but the [[V6]] has been modified to reduce fuel consumption by over 10%, while the [[Straight-four engine|4-cylinder]] has improved mid-range torque and an electronic throttle. Both engines had been certified to meet [[Euro III]] emission regulations.

In 2008, Mazda Australia also discontinued the Tribute, its absence filled by the CX-7 introduced in the previous year. For other Asia-Pacific markets, production was shifted to the [[Ford Lio Ho]] plant in [[Jhongli City|Jhongli]], [[Taiwan]], which also produces Tribute's [[Ford Escape]] twin for Asia-Pacific markets. This arrangement continued until early 2010, when the Tribute for the Asia-Pacific markets ceased production, being fully replaced by the CX-7 imported from Japan.

=== Safety ===
{{ANCAP
|overall_stars=4
|align=left
|year=2001
|reference_code=923ef4
|description=Mazda Tribute variants with dual frontal airbags
|frontal_offset=8.67/16
|side_impact=16/16
|pole=Not Assessed
|seat_belt_reminders=0/3
|whiplash_protection=Not Assessed
|pedestrian_protection=Poor
|electronic_stability_control=Not Available
}}

{{ANCAP
|overall_stars=4
|align=right
|year=2004
|reference_code=3bd950
|description=Mazda Tribute variants with side airbags
|frontal_offset=8.67/16
|side_impact=16/16
|pole=0/2
|seat_belt_reminders=0/3
|whiplash_protection=Not Assessed
|pedestrian_protection=Poor
|electronic_stability_control=Not Available
}}

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== {{Anchor|Second|Second generation (2007–2011)}} Second generation (2007) ==
{{Infobox automobile
|name = Second generation
|image = 08 Mazda Tribute.jpg
|production = January 2007 – November 2011
|model_years = 2008–2011
|assembly = [[Claycomo, Missouri]], United States
|engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Gasoline]]:'''
  | 2.3&nbsp;L ''[[Mazda L engine#2.3|L3-VE]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 2.5&nbsp;L ''[[Mazda L engine#2.5|L5-VE]]'' I4
  | 3.0&nbsp;L ''[[Ford Duratec engine#Duratec 30|AJ]]'' [[V6 engine|V6]]
 | '''[[Hybrid electric vehicle|Gasoline Hybrid]]:'''
 | 2.5 L [[Atkinson cycle]] I4
  }}
|transmission = {{ubl
  | 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]
  | 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
  | 6-speed automatic (from MY2009)
  }}
|length = {{convert|174.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
|width = {{convert|71.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
|height = {{convert|70.2|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br />Hybrid: {{convert|70.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br>2008-09 FWD: {{convert|67.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<br>2010-12 FWD: {{convert|67.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
}}
[[File:2008 Mazda Tribute i in Classic White, rear right, 03-16-2021.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view]]
In 2007 for the 2008 model year, the Tribute was significantly revamped, like its [[Ford Escape]] and [[Mercury Mariner]] siblings.  Originally set to be renamed the ''Mazda CX-5'', the vehicle kept the Tribute name. The changes were significant, but fell short of a "clean sheet" redesign, as the vehicles remained on the [[Ford CD2 platform|CD2 platform]], and kept the existing 2.3&nbsp;L [[Mazda L engine#L5|L5-VE]] [[Straight-four engine|inline-four]] and 3.0&nbsp;L [[Ford Duratec engine#Duratec 30|AJ]] [[V6 engine|V6]] engines. Visible changes included all new sheet metal and interior. The interior was significantly upgraded using all new components and higher quality materials, and was generally praised by automotive journalists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060419/AUTO03/604190322/1149|title=Sneak Peek: 2008 Ford Escape|work=[[Detroit News]]|access-date=April 19, 2006 }}</ref> However, unlike the first generation of the Tribute, which had unique exterior and interior from its siblings, the new model only differs from its siblings in the "nose" (front fenders, hood, and front fascia), tail lights and detailing. Notable changes to the exterior include a higher belt line and more pronounced wheel arches. Overall the car was designed to look larger and more substantial than the previous model. As a cost-saving measure, rear [[drum brake]]s, replaced the previous discs, to criticism from the automotive press.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/previews/13141/first-drive-2008-mazda-tribute-s-touring.html |title=2008 Mazda Tribute s Touring – First Drive Review |magazine=[[Car and Driver]]| access-date=11 January 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmunds.com/mazda/tribute/2009/review.html |title=2009 Mazda Tribute Review |access-date=11 January 2009}}</ref>

The 2008 Tribute (non-hybrid) was first unveiled at the 2007 [[Montreal International Auto Show]] and went on sale in March 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=d08b99a1-df2d-4c1e-ab70-814788edf7b9|title=New CX-9 is Mazda's latest crossover|work=[[Montreal Gazette]]|access-date=January 21, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070324203955/http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=d08b99a1-df2d-4c1e-ab70-814788edf7b9|archive-date=March 24, 2007}}</ref>

A new addition was the Hybrid model which was previously only available on the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner.

The Tribute received additional major changes to improve performance for the 2009 model year, mostly by way of mechanical upgrades. Most significant were all new engines; Mazda's new 2.5&nbsp;L L5-VE I4 replaced the 2.3, boosting horsepower to {{convert|171|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|171|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 4000 rpm.<ref name=2009specs>{{cite web|url=http://www.mazdausamedia.com/content/2009-tribute |title=2009 Tribute |publisher=MazdaUSAMedia |access-date=2009-08-19}}</ref> Despite increased horsepower, fuel economy also increased by {{convert|1|mpgus|abbr=on}} on both urban and extra-urban cycles. The optional 3.0&nbsp;L ([[Ford Duratec engine#Duratec 30|AJ]]) [[V6 engine|V6]] was updated, resulting in a {{convert|40|hp|abbr=on}} increase, bringing output to {{convert|240|hp|abbr=on}} and {{convert|233|lbft|abbr=on}} of torque. It also brought a 1 mpg improvement in fuel economy. 

Another significant change was the switch to Ford's new [[Ford 6F transmission|6F]] 6-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]], which became standard on all V6 equipped models and optional on the four-cylinder versions. As well, new front and {{convert|18.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} rear stabilizer bars were added for 2009 to improve ride handling after complaints about diminished performance following the 2008 changes. Others changes included redesigned seats, daytime running lamps, optional steering-mounted audio controls, and other additional features. The Tribute was discontinued at the end of the 2011 model year, replaced by the [[Mazda CX-5]] in 2012.
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== Sales ==

Within Australia, the Tribute was initially a popular choice of SUV, where it only trailed the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail, and the Subaru Forester. Whilst other territories around the world saw the Ford variant stand dominant, it was Mazda's Tribute that was victorious in Australia by a factor of nearly 2 to 1.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2002/01/australia-2001-commodore-falcon-and-toyota-corolla-on-podium/ |title=Australia 2001: Commodore, Falcon and Toyota Corolla on podium |publisher=BestSellingCarsBlog |date=22 January 2002 |access-date=2020-10-08}}</ref> 

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%; text-align: center"
! Year
! width="60px" | Australian Sales
! width="60px" | Australian Rank
|-

! 2001
| 6,638<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2002/01/australia-2001-commodore-falcon-and-toyota-corolla-on-podium/ |title=Australia 2001: Commodore, Falcon and Toyota Corolla on podium |publisher=BestSellingCarsBlog |date=22 January 2002 |access-date=2020-10-08}}</ref>
| 30
|-
! 2002
| 6,828<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2004/01/australia-2003-ford-falcon-teases-holden-commodore/ |title=Australia 2003: Ford Falcon teases Holden Commodore |publisher=BestSellingCarsBlog |date=2004-01-03 |access-date=2020-10-10}}</ref>
| 30
|-
! 2003
| 6,394<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2004/01/australia-2003-ford-falcon-teases-holden-commodore/ |title=Australia 2003: Ford Falcon teases Holden Commodore |publisher=BestSellingCarsBlog |date=2004-01-03 |access-date=2020-10-10}}</ref> 
| 36
|-
! 2004
| 5,426<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2005/01/australia-2004-commodore-undisputed-leader/ | title=Australia 2004: Commodore undisputed leader | publisher=BestSellingCarsBlog | date=3 January 2005 }}</ref>
| 46
|-
! 2005
| Out Of 50
| N/A
|-
! 2006
| Out Of 50
| N/A
|-
! 2007
| Out Of 50
| N/A
|-
! 2008
| 9<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2009/01/australia-2008-commodore-saved-by-sportwagon-version/ |title=Australia 2008: Corolla ahead until July, Commodore saved by Sportwagon version, Toyota Hilux #1 twice |publisher=BestSellingCarsBlog |date=9 January 2009}}</ref>
| 262
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsMain&vehicleCode=TRB Mazda Tribute Model Page (Mazda USA)]
* [http://www.escape-city.com/ Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute Forums]
* [http://www.escape-central.com/ Ford Escape & Maverick, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute Forums] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080830053418/http://www.escape-central.com/ |date=2008-08-30 }}

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