The Tribute Touring is a mid-level trim that adds a few luxury and convenience items like a roof rack, tinted windows, and a power driver's seat. Options include a retractable cargo cover, a tow-prep kit, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a premium audio system with a 6-disc CD changer, and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.

The "i" badge signifies a 2.3-liter four-cylinder powerplant, which generates 153 horsepower and 152 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission can be paired with this engine, routing the power to all four wheels. Fuel economy is estimated at 22/28 mpg.