2008 Mazda Tribute Grand Touring Hybrid AWD Quick Drive - MotorTrend Magazine
I suppose it's nice that a normal interior package can have $6000 worth of technology to make about 10 mpg in the city and 10 mpg on the highway better than a regular four-banger mini SUV. So this appliance gets better fuel economy. I agree with editor-in-chief Angus MacKenzie when he wonders why anyone would choose a boring hybrid appliance when you can have a sporty turbodiesel rocket (like they have in Europe) that gets better fuel economy. Final thought has to do with where this fits in with the huge crossover push of the CX-7 and CX-9. This is the throwback. Might be cool technology in the CX-7, with a turbo on the little four. Source: www.motortrend.com
