2010 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Review by Cars.com Staff

2010 Mazda Tribute Hybrid

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2010 Mazda Tribute Hybrid

Kelley Blue Book Retail $16,450–$18,750  

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By Cars.com Staff

Cars.com National September 30, 2009

Vehicle Overview

The Tribute Hybrid, a clone of the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids, is a full hybrid, capable of running on 100 percent electric power from its hybrid system. The car is available with front- or all-wheel drive. The Tribute Hybrid is sold in limited quantities only in California.

New for 2010

There are no significant changes for 2010.

Exterior

A 2008 facelift dulled the Tribute's appearance instead of adding sparkle. It features body-color door handles and grille. There is a standard capless fuel-filler door and various optional attachments for the roof rack.

  • Standard 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Standard automatic headlights
  • Standard fog lamps
  • Standard power mirrors
  • Standard roof rack
  • Optional power moonroof

Interior

The Tribute Hybrid has seating for five. The rear window opens independent of the liftgate.

  • Standard cloth seating
  • Standard dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Standard 110-volt electrical outlet
  • Standard steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Standard cruise control
  • Standard power windows and doors
  • Standard satellite radio
  • Optional leather seating
  • Optional heated front seats
  • Optional navigation system

Under the Hood

The Tribute Hybrid's drivetrain allows the SUV to run solely on electric power up to 25 mph or so, according to Mazda. The 153-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is coupled to a 70-kilowatt electric motor.

  • Electric power-assisted steering
  • Electronically controlled continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Front- or all-wheel drive

Safety

Safety equipment includes:

  • Standard front, side-impact and side curtain airbags
  • Standard antilock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution
  • Standard stability control with anti-roll control
  • Standard traction control
  • Standard child-safety rear door locks

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