We knew the Tribute was unique for its impressive gas mileage, spaciousness, rugged good looks and top-notch safety features -- and leading automotive journalists seem to agree. Read the Tribute accolades below and find out what people are saying about this 5-passenger SUV.
"Rewarding Value"
"The Mazda Tribute is a compact SUV known for its sporty handling, carlike ride, surprising V6 performance and rewarding value for the money."
— Edmunds.com
Insure.com's 2010 Lowest Cost Car Insurance Award Winner
The Tribute i tops the list of Insure.com's annual ranking of the least expensive 2010 vehicles to insure, garnering it a Low Cost Car Insurance Award. The Mazda Tribute i beat out 2,400 vehicles for the 2010 model year to earn the top award. The Mazda Tribute i and Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring also received Insure.com's "Low Cost Car Insurance Award" for the SUV segment.
— Insure.com
An Excellent Value
"The Mazda Tribute delivers an excellent value for people who want the image and versatility of a sport-utility coupled with refinement and better on-road handling than truck-based utilities."
— NewCarTestDrive.com, 2003 Tribute Review
A Fuel-Efficient SUV
"Looking for a compact crossover SUV that offers front- or all-wheel drive, and is efficient with fuel? Mazda's Tribute fits the bill."
— RoadandTrack.com, 2010 Buyers Guide, 2010 Mazda Tribute Review
Among the Best
"Mazda Tribute is among the sportiest of the small utilities. Sporty handling and brisk V6 performance place the Tribute among the best of the small sport-utility vehicles sold today."
— NewCarTestDrive.com, 2002 Tribute Review
Handles Better Than Other Sport-utilities
"The Tribute is an agile and powerful little SUV. It handles better than other sport-utilities. Its sharp steering allows the driver to guide it precisely. At high speeds, the Tribute is supremely stable. Handling response is relatively taut without that mushiness that characterizes SUVs with big off-road tires and long-travel suspensions."
— NewCarTestDrive.com, 2003 Tribute Review
Impressive SUV
"Put all this good stuff on the road and you get a surprising package that impressed even those on staff who are less than thrilled with SUV's in general."
— Edmunds.com 3/01
"More Appealing than Competitors"
"Drivers who prefer a compact SUV with boxy and bold visual traits could well find the Tribute more appealing than competitors like the Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue or Saturn VUE."
— Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, 2009 Mazda Tribute Review
Handsome Styling
"In its favor, it has handsome exterior styling, a choice of a powerful four-cylinder or V6 engine and top-notch safety scores.”"
— Edmunds.com, 2010 Mazda Tribute Review
"A Positive AtTribute"
— Edmunds.com 3/01
Bolder Look and More Upscale Interior
"The latest Tributes got a bolder, tougher new look two years ago, along with a more comfortable, more upscale interior."
— TheCarConnection.com, 2010 Tribute Review
