Mazda Tribute first generation

The Mazda Tribute first generation (2001–2007): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 16 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: EP
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400–4,430 mm RDW | 4,394–4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,800–1,830 mm RDW | 1,798–1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,710 mm RDW | 1,760–1,778 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm RDW | – |
| Front track | 1,540–1,557 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,520–1,548 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,395–1,530 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,495–1,630 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,978–2,075 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500–1,700 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 680–750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 163–180 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 175–265 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/70R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,819 complaints for model years 2001–2007. 97 crashes · 54 fires · 76 injuries · 5 deaths
- Engine 336
- Speed control 229
- Suspension 205
- Body and structure 177
- Electrical system 121
- Brakes 118
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 16 versions of the Mazda Tribute first generation
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United Kingdom 3 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–20042.0 4x2 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 223 g/km |
| 2001–20042.0 4x4 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 231 g/km |
| 2001–20043.0 4x4 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.9–12.8 L/100 km NEDC | 284–305 g/km |
United States 9 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2005–2006CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2005–2006 | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 230–240 g/km |
| 2005–2006CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 276–307 g/km |
| 2006VLKUP | 2.3 L | Hybrid | Continuously variable (CVT) | Four- or all-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205 g/km |
| 2001–2006CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 276–307 g/km |
| 2001–2006CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 2001–2004 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 2001–2004 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006Sport utility vehicle | 2.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.0–13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 253–301 g/km |
| 2005–2006Sport utility vehicle | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.0–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230–255 g/km |
| 2001–2006Sport utility vehicle | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.1–13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 278–308 g/km |
| 2001–2004Sport utility vehicle | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.4–11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239–262 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





