The cousins Mazda Tribute vs Ford Escape

[docgorio]

Just to start a good discussion here...

We all know that the Mazda Tribute and the Ford Escape are kissing cousins.

If someone would be made to choose either of the two, having the same engine displacement (ok to make it simpler both in 4x2, 2.3L trim), which one would you choose? Let's consider all the factors like creature comforts, etc....

Fire away boys!!!!!!

[mazdamazda]

The Mazda Tribute has more features than the Ford Escape... namely: sunroof, puddle lamps, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, dinner trays, roof rails, etc.

Though the Escape is a bit cheaper.

[LucasVN]

Hi,

Just got my Escape around 3 weeks ago, and am happy with the comfort and ride, but as mazdamazda said, you get more in tribute... plus moonroof pa kahit 2.3 sa tribute, and I think same lang ang ride and comfort ng dalawa, as in kissing cousins nga ika mo... I just grabbed Escape with their 99K down and all in promo... meron din silang 999K pag cash... Good Luck! Both are excellent! Love your own! :D

Regards,
Luke

[niky]

If you'd asked me a few months ago, I would have said the Mazda, in a heartbeat. More modern look, and a sunroof. Less conservative looking than the Escape (not really a truck guy).

But now, with the NBX edition putting all that nice kit on the 2.3 Escape? Tough tough choice...

[wren]

i chose the tribute. more aesthetically pleasing, more creature comforts...plus Mazda's longer warranty sealed the deal.

[LucasVN]

Hi,

Yup the 50K difference is worth it in NBX, just bad, it is not included in the promo, I even offered, plus 50k on my down just to get NBX... Leather Seats, Chrome Tail Light Cover, two tone, 4x4 mags, worth it talaga ang NBX. Ganda! :D

Luke

[OTEP]

NBX if you want the truckster look.

The Tribby looks cleaner and more understated. Lots of cool features, too.

[squala]

I find the Escape cuter. The Tribute's design is more for small families, while its Ford cousin suits singles better. I hate the black bumpers though.

[AG4]

I find the Escape cuter. The Tribute's design is more for small families, while its Ford cousin suits singles better. I hate the black bumpers though.

Don't worry, new Escape models have painted bumpers and quad circular headlights...

I would go for the Escape... it actually looks like an SUV.

[basti08]

i like the black bumpers of the Escape better than the monotone look.

but between the two, id lean towards the Mazda Tribute. i like its features: sunroof, puddle lamps, steering mounted audio controls, especially the 3 spoke steering wheel better.

i read from C/D that the suspension tuning of the two are quite different, the Tribute has a stiffer settings while the Escape is comfort bias.

i wish that USDM floor mounted shifter units could get here though.

[AG4]

i wish that USDM floor mounted shifter units could get here though.

I think the 2007 model will get a floor mounted shifter.

[wren]

i read from C/D that the suspension tuning of the two are quite different, the Tribute has a stiffer settings while the Escape is comfort bias.

i wish that USDM floor mounted shifter units could get here though.

the tribute do have a stiffer suspension setting. as for the USDM floor mounted shifter, i wasn't even aware that they have that already. I hated the column-mounted shifter on mine, it always got in the way whenever I operated the radio or A/C.

[basti08]

yep, USDM have floor mounted shifters. i recall about three years already.

[carlocaraddict]

same sentiments with mazdamazda, i'd go for the tribute.

[Bravoexo]

Wouldn't mazda drop the Tribute in favor of their CX line?

[niky]

The CX7 is aimed a little higher. It's probably in the Murano size range, and will go up against that car.

There's supposed to be one coming in a bit lower, based on the Mazda3/Focus, but no word on when it'll be out. That'll be the likely Escape/Tribby replacement.

[mazdamazda]

Mazda will just drop the Tribute name in favor of the CX-5 name... this will ride on the 2008 Ford Escape's chassis (and engine probably).

To note, Mazda will also release a CX-9 which is basically a 7-seater CX-7.