As previously promised, Mazda has announced the 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show. The all-new Tribute Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) features the ability to run completely on electric power at speeds up to 25 mph.
The Tribute HEV is powered by a 2.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine using Atkinson-cycle combustion for improved efficiency, which produces 133 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 124 lb.-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm. To improve acceleration, the 2008 Tribute HEV also includes a A 70-kWatt (equivalent to 94 horsepower) electric traction motor.
The new HEV meets California’s Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle requirements by achieving Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle II and zero evaporative emissions standards. Gallery after the jump…
01/07, 10:41 PM
posted by:
Brendino
Zoom zoom?
01/07, 10:58 PM
posted by:
S-60-driver
No zoom-zoom. Only for non-hybird mazda vehicles.
Interior looks sweet, tho
01/07, 11:00 PM
posted by:
BAMF
ugh
01/07, 11:17 PM
posted by:
A4
i thought the tribute got killed off like 2 years ago…
01/07, 11:43 PM
posted by:
Egbert Souse
Maybe Ford killed off the Escape and figured it would sell better as a Mazda??
01/08, 12:16 AM
posted by:
moogleii
Boring
01/08, 12:32 AM
posted by:
TOZO
No zoom zoom here!
Chrome on the grill? No super-stretched lights? Boxy?
What gives?!
01/08, 6:15 AM
posted by:
lanapat7
Nice Ford Escape with a higher price tag.
01/08, 1:01 PM
posted by:
GARY
Mazda obviously spent minimal time differentiating the Tribute from the Escape. A serious remodel is needed; the truck looks dated and dull.
01/08, 7:17 PM
posted by:
LamborghiniZ
this is a totally AWFUL new design for FoMoCo’s new small SUV, absolutely TERRIBLE, i feel the same way about the Escape, though I think the Mazda has more going for it visually from the rear, but overall it’s heading in a backwards direction design wise.
01/08, 10:17 PM
posted by:
minduza
omg, what is the point of doing a car that looks like my **** when I eat mexican food, no good
01/08, 11:14 PM
posted by:
VDuv Kux Klan
Mazda shouldnt sell rebadged fords or its reputations is going to be down
01/08, 11:20 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
This sure as hell doesn’t fit in Mazda’s lineup.
Get rid of this box on wheels ASAP.
01/09, 12:18 AM
posted by:
halflifehavock
That interior is not sweet, its boring.
01/09, 8:52 PM
posted by:
GT40
Its still better than the one they got now. The rear on the current one is really bad.
01/11, 4:45 PM
posted by:
LamborghiniZ
The current one has rollover problems, as does the current Escape, hopefully those aren’t a problem on these…stupid ass Ford can’t even make safe cars in the 21st century, truly, and utterly, pathetic.