Mazda introduced the evolutionary changes included in the latest version of Tribute. The prototype of this model reflected significant changes in its style, appearance, materials and performance. These changes are intended to give the car a more automotive look and ultimately retreat from the past stigma of SUVs. The universal tribute debuts at the Chicago Auto Show in February.
Striking changes in parts of the Mazda Tribute include new body surfaces, a front clip and a grill hole, which is a variation on the 2006 model. The latest addition to the Mazda lineup was also represented by a fresh fascia, which has rectangular running lights that extend to the front wings. The headlights of the headlights were made sharper, the round arches round and the rear hatch more rectangular. The sides have also been revised with smoother and cleaner lines, similar to those of the Ford Escape. In addition, a pool of engineers and designers Mazda updated the material and used the best features in its domestic market.
Mazda Tribute debuted in 2000. Prior to that, it was packaged as a durable and sporty car with a V6 engine rated at 200 horsepower. It was the epitome of a flexible and high-performance sports truck with a functional suspension. Unfortunately, the automaker decided to put an end to its production.
The bright side of this is that Tribute will wait a very long time in 2008. The latest version is expected to add variations to the Mazda architecture, as reflected in the Ford Focus, Volvo S40 and V50. The latest architecture of the automaker will also be reflected in the upcoming line of cars, which includes compact luxury from the Volvo crossover - XC50, Mercury Mariner and Ford Escape.
According to Ford, there will be no layoffs at the Claycomo plant in Kansas. It is planned to compensate for the termination of the Tribute. In 2005, this plant produced about 40,677 copies. Mercury Mariner was also transferred to the Claycomo plant last fall.
