Mazda Announces Price of 2001 Tribute
20 June 2000
SUV With the Soul of a Sports Car Offers Unprecedented Value
IRVINE, Calif. - Mazda today announced it has set prices of the all-new 2001
Mazda Tribute sport-utility vehicle, starting at an eye-popping $17,005 for the
DX model equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and manual transmission.
Tribute models equipped with the 200-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 engine and standard
automatic transmission start at $19,140. The 2001 Tribute, which Mazda calls
"the SUV with the soul of a sports car," goes on sale this summer.
"The Tribute is an important vehicle for Mazda and for our dealers," said
Stephen Odell, vice president of marketing and sales for Mazda North American
Operations. "The pricing of the Tribute makes it an exceptional value
compared to larger compact SUVs and smaller four-cylinder mini-SUVs. The
combination of our competitive pricing, exciting new Tribute launch
advertising and the product attributes of the vehicle itself will enable us to
meet our aggressive sales targets for the second half of 2000 and beyond."
The all-new Tribute has the hardware to back up the "soul of a sports car"
claim, including responsive, fully independent, sport-tuned front strut and
multilink rear suspension and sharp responsive steering feel that was inspired
by the Miata. The 2001 Tribute is available in three trim levels -- DX, LX
and ES. There are two engine choices -- a 200-horsepower, DOHC, 24-valve,
3.0-liter V6 and a 130-horsepower, DOHC, 16-valve, 2.0-liter inline
four-cylinder engine. The Tribute is available with front-wheel drive or with
an on-demand Rotary Blade Coupling(TM) four-wheel-drive system that gives it
all-road, all-weather capability.
Mazda North American Operations is responsible for the sales and
marketing, customer parts and service support of Mazda vehicles in the United
States. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., MNAO has over 750 dealerships
nationwide and is owned by Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima, Japan.
2001 TRIBUTE
Effective Date: June 16, 2000
4-DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE Suggested
Retail
AXLE TRIM Price *
2WD DX WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION $17,005
DX-V6 WITH 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 19,140
LX-V6 WITH 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 20,820
ES-V6 WITH 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 21,825
4WD DX WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 18,705
DX-V6 WITH 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 20,540
LX-V6 WITH 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 22,020
ES-V6 WITH 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 23,025
EQUIPMENT PACKAGES
CODE PACKAGE AVAILABILITY
PE1 DX Popular
Equipment Package(1) DX $700
PE2 DX-V6 Popular
Equipment Package(2) DX-V6 845
1TP Tow Package(3) DX-V6 with PE2, LX-V6, ES-V6 350
RA9 Premium Audio
Package(4) LX-V6, ES-V6 505
1LX Luxury Package(5) LX-V6, ES-V6 1,090
OPTIONS
CODE OPTION AVAILABILITY
AB3 ABS with Side
Airbags(6) LX-V6, ES-V6 $495
CAS In-Dash Cassette
Player N/A with 1LX and RA9 200
PAL Perimeter Alarm DX with PE1, DX-V6 with PE2, 115
LX-V6, ES-V6
WLK Alloy Wheel Locks DX with PE1, DX-V6 with PE2, 30
LX-V6, ES-V6
RBS Rear Bumper Step Plate All 89
CGM Cargo Floor Trunk Liner All 49
CGN Cargo Net All 35
FLA All Weather Floor Mats All 70
(1) PE1 - 16 x 6.5 JJ 6-Spoke Alloy Wheels, Remote Keyless Entry System
and Privacy-Tint Rear Glass
(2) PE2 - 16 x 7.0 JJ 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels, P235/70R16 All Season Tires,
Wheel-Arch Moldings, Remote Keyless Entry System and Privacy-
Tint Rear Glass
(3) 1TP - Class II Towing Preparation, Frame-Mounted Trailer Hitch
Receiver with 3,500-lb Capacity, Engine Oil Cooler and Trailer
Wiring Harness
(4) RA9 - AM/FM/Cassette Stereo with 6-CD In-Dash Changer, Digital Clock
and 7 Speakers
(5) 1LX - Power Sliding Glass Moonroof, Overhead Console (Standard on
ES-V6) and Premium Audio Package Items
(6) AB3 - Front Side Impact Airbags and ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake
Force Distribution)
* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, Including Dealer Preparation
and Check Up required by Manufacturer. Vehicle M.S.R.P. Does Not
Include Destination Charge of $515 (all 50 states), State and Local
Taxes or Fees or any other charges.