Test Drive Mazda Tribute 2001 - 2007 SUV

Mazda Tribute car overview

General
Probably, you already know that Mazda Tribute is a twin model Ford Escape, the official representation of which in Japan will be held next month. But this does not mean that only emblem changes on both machines. Created a car with a completely different character, first of all, for comfort.
More than 20 Ford Technical Specialists have been in Hiroshima and held joint development with Mazda. As a result, such complex relations arose that Ford Escape sold in Japan with the right wheel will be produced at the Mazda factories, and the Mazda Tribute sold in the USA with the left handle at Ford plants in North America. And this can be called the manifestation of the fact that both companies cooperate not only in the technical field, but also in the field of production efficiency.
 
Exterior and interior
A large body can create certain inconvenience when landing, however, in Tribute, thanks to the adjustable location of the seats, they are minimized. Salon with a high ceiling creates a spacious, light and healthy atmosphere. Places for legs near the rear seats are very much, and you will not even worry about the fact that if you plant high growth friends there, then bring them to their discontent.
In addition, the hand-made brake is located close to the driver's seat, so there is a free passage between the front and rear seats. For those who believe that inside the car do not need to move, the box is prepared in the form of the option. The spare wheel is removed under the floor of the trunk, so the car has a pleasant rear view. In addition to the full opening of the rear door, you can only open the rear window and shove the inside of a small luggage, which is very convenient.
 
Performance
Sharply - such a word flew at me at the moment when Tribute was drove off. When looking at the car, a rude movement seems to be a major SUV, but it was greatly refuted. Good steering and competently selected gear ratios leave only favorable impressions. In addition, the suspension turned out to be much tough than expected. Naturally, in relation to the road off-road, its turn is quite sufficient, and sufficient rigidity makes it easy to capture the condition of the road.
The car is equipped with two types of engine three-liter V6 and inline two-liter. The 6-cylinder V-shaped engine has a sufficient torque, and can be enjoyed continuous acceleration from start to high speed. An inline 4-cylinder engine is, of course, weaken, but it pays great attention to the torque, and the power does not cause displeasure. But it is worth noting that this engine is quite noisy.
When the slip is felt, then there is automatic switching from the front for a four-wheel drive, so the feeling of stability from the full drive is perfectly confirmed by turning. The front-wheel drive with a row 4-cylinder engine creates a wretched sensation, thanks to an easy weight of the machine. That is why you are going as if you are flying. Nevertheless, it felt that on the feeling of stability on the turns, the four-wheel drive wins, as you should expect.
 
 
 

A source: Carview.co.jp.