2005 Mazda Tribute i Trim Overview

The Mazda Tribute i SUV, which received an exterior redesign for 2005, was powered by a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 153 horsepower. The front-wheel-drive, five-passenger vehicle came with a five-speed manual transmission.
Exterior styling changes included a sleeker, sportier look with a redesigned front end. Anti-lock brakes were standard.
Other standard features included air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, dual airbags, a tilt steering wheel, power exterior mirrors, a roof rack, and an AM/FM stereo system with a CD player. Options included leather seats, power seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a CD changer, and a DVD player.
Drivers liked the Tribute SUV's sporty nature, as well as its handling, cornering, peppy performance, storage space (for a compact SUV), and even its gas mileage. On the downside, drivers noted that wind noise could be distracting at high speeds, and that the vehicle lacked a number of options available on competitors' vehicles.