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For Immediate Release
Contacts: Danica Laub, Mazda North American Operations, 949.727.6220
Tim Gilman, Mazda Information Bureau, 949.223.2313
Jeremy Barnes, Mazda North American Operations, 949.727.6844
2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE: DESIGNED TO SATISFY
Completely redesigned both inside and out for 2008, the new Mazda Tribute makes a
powerful statement with a bold, tough exterior and a more upscale, comfortable interior.
Offering more traditional sport-utility vehicle (SUV) styling than Mazda’s other SUVs, CX-7 and
CX-9, the 2008 Tribute rounds out the Mazda family of unibody-based crossover SUVs, making
it the perfect choice for buyers in search of traditional, go-anywhere rugged styling.
However, even with an all-new exterior and interior, Tribute has not lost its trademark Zoom-
Zoom – after all, every Mazda has the Soul of a Sports Car inside.
“By combining the capability and styling of a traditional SUV with the benefits of a
crossover, the Tribute has long been a favorite among those shopping for an entry-level SUV,”
said David Sweet, vehicle line group manager for Mazda North American Operations (MNAO).
“By maintaining its traditional styling, Tribute complements the all-new Mazda CX-7 and CX-9
and offers Mazda buyers an alternative choice in SUV functionality.”
NEW FOR 2008
Now available in three trim levels, Sport, Touring and Grand Touring, Tribute i (2.3-liter
four-cylinder) and s (3.0-liter V6) models offer more style, practicality and safety than ever
before. A freshened exterior design includes new front and rear fascias, hood, liftgate,
power side-view mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels, headlamps, taillamps, standard fog lights and
a raised beltline.
