One-Year Test Verdict: 2001 Mazda Tribute ES
| 2001 Mazda Tribute ES | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, awd | | Engine type | 60* V-6, alum blk/heads,DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, LEV | | Displacement, ci/cc | 181.1 / 2967 | | Max horsepower @ rpm | 200 @ 6000 | | Max torque @ rpm | 200 @ 4750 | | Transmission | 4-speed automatic | | Suspension, front; rear | MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs | | Brakes, front; rear | 10.9-in vented disc; 9.0-in drum, ABS, EBD | | Wheels | 16x7.0, cast alum alloy | | Tires | 235/70R16 104T M+S | | Firestone Wilderness HT | | Traction control | No | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase, in | 103.1 | | Length, in | 173.0 | | Width, in | 71.9 | | Height, in | 69.9 | | Curb weight, lb | 3455 | | Seating capacity | 5 | | Cargo capacity, cu ft | 33.1 / 63.9 (up/folded) | | Fuel capacity, gal | 16.4 | | TEST DATA | | 0-60 mph, sec | 8.7 | | 1/4 mile, sec @ mph | 16.4 @ 83.8 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 126 | | Skidpad, g | 0.73 | | 600-ft slalom, mph | 61.5 | | Total mileage | 13,471 | | Avg test mpg | 16.6 | | Problem areas | Rattling headliner, rear suspension squeak, stalled engine--once | | Non-warr cost | $311.25 (7,500-mi + 15,000-mi service) | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $23,025 | | Price as tested | $25,505 | | Current value, wlsl/rtail | $16,570/$22,250 | | (IntelliChoice valuation) | | Airbags | Dual front, front side | | EPA mpg, city/hwy | 18/24 | | Range, city/hwy, miles | 298/398 | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 3 yrs/50,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 3 yrs/50,000 miles | | Recalls | 6: rear hubs (4x2 models only); speed control unit; fuel line; wiper module; owners' manuals; steering column. |
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