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2008 Mazda Tribute
2008 Mazda Tribute Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$19,135 - $29,745
Original MSRP:
$17,923 - $27,816
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
See all Safety Rating Results
| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2008 Mazda Tribute Review
The 2008 Mazda Tribute is an SUV that comes in 12 different trim levels ranging from the i Sport FWD to the s Grand Touring FWD. The Mazda Tribute is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility vehicle. The i Sport FWD comes with a customary 2.3-liter, I4, 153-hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission with an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. The s Grand Touring 4WD comes with a customary 3.0-liter, V6, 200-hp engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 2008 Mazda Tribute carries a 36,000mi/36 month basic warranty.
The standard features on the Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring 4WD (which may be standard or optional on other trims) include - pre-wiring, front and rear power outlets, front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, traction/stability control, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, tire detail, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, 4WD, transfer case, self-locking hubs, stereo system with CD player and changer, subwoofer, keyless entry, remote releases, remote controls, anti-theft, full power accessories, power sunroof, sunshade, tinted glass, privacy glass, air conditioning, folding/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, rear HVAC, cruise control, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, driver multi-adjustable power seat, seat height adjust, heated front seats, leather interior, halogen headlights, automatic headlights, fog lights, multiple storage compartments and a load bearing exterior rack.
Premium optional upgrades include a universal garage door opener, wheel locks, bodyside running boards, a compass, a towing prep package and a tow hitch receiver.
The base starting price for the Mazda Tribute is $18,900.
The standard features on the Mazda Tribute s Grand Touring 4WD (which may be standard or optional on other trims) include - pre-wiring, front and rear power outlets, front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, traction/stability control, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, tire detail, multiple safety airbags, child safety door locks, 4WD, transfer case, self-locking hubs, stereo system with CD player and changer, subwoofer, keyless entry, remote releases, remote controls, anti-theft, full power accessories, power sunroof, sunshade, tinted glass, privacy glass, air conditioning, folding/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, rear HVAC, cruise control, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, leather steering wheel, tilt steering column, driver multi-adjustable power seat, seat height adjust, heated front seats, leather interior, halogen headlights, automatic headlights, fog lights, multiple storage compartments and a load bearing exterior rack.
Premium optional upgrades include a universal garage door opener, wheel locks, bodyside running boards, a compass, a towing prep package and a tow hitch receiver.
The base starting price for the Mazda Tribute is $18,900.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 14V282000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | MAY 29, 2014 |
| Number of Units Affected | 33,000 |
| Summary | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist. |
| Consequence | If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
2008 Mazda Tribute Models & Prices
2008 Mazda Tribute Sport
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| FWD I4 Man Sport | $19,135 | $17,923 | $292 / Month* | |
| FWD I4 Auto Sport | $20,550 | $19,242 | $314 / Month* | |
| FWD V6 Auto Sport | $21,790 | $20,398 | $333 / Month* | |
| 4WD I4 Auto Sport | $22,300 | $20,874 | $340 / Month* | |
| 4WD V6 Auto Sport | $23,540 | $22,030 | $359 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Tribute Touring
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| FWD I4 Auto Touring | $21,325 | $19,965 | $326 / Month* | |
| FWD V6 Auto Touring | $22,565 | $21,121 | $344 / Month* | |
| 4WD I4 Auto Touring | $23,075 | $21,597 | $352 / Month* | |
| 4WD V6 Auto Touring | $24,315 | $22,752 | $371 / Month* | |
| FWD I4 HEV Touring | $25,485 | $23,844 | $389 / Month* | |
| 4WD I4 HEV Touring | $27,235 | $25,476 | $415 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Tribute Grand Touring
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| FWD I4 Auto Grand Touring | $23,515 | $22,006 | $359 / Month* | |
| FWD V6 Auto Grand Touring | $24,755 | $23,163 | $378 / Month* | |
| 4WD I4 Auto Grand Touring | $25,265 | $23,638 | $385 / Month* | |
| 4WD V6 Auto Grand Touring | $26,505 | $24,794 | $404 / Month* | |
| FWD I4 HEV Grand Touring | $27,995 | $26,185 | $427 / Month* | |
| 4WD I4 HEV Grand Touring | $29,745 | $27,816 | $454 / Month* | |
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2008 Mazda Tribute Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-speed rear wiper w/washer | • | • | • |
| 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers | • | • | • |
| Auto on/off halogen headlights | • | ||
| Black folding pwr mirrors | • | • | |
| Black front grille w/chrome grille bars | • | • | • |
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • |
| Flip-up liftgate window | • | • | • |
| Folding pwr body-color heated mirrors | • | ||
| Folding pwr heated mirrors | • | ||
| Front fog lamps | • | • | • |
| Halogen headlights | • | • | |
| Molded-in color bumpers | • | • | • |
| Privacy glass-inc: rear door, quarter panel, rear gate glass | • | • | |
| Pwr sliding glass moonroof w/sunshade | • | ||
| Roof rack w/chrome accents & w/o cross bars | • | ||
| Roof rack w/cross bars | • | • | |
| Roof rack w/o cross bars | • | ||
| Xenon (HID) headlights w/auto on/off | • |
INTERIOR Features
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) cargo area coat hook | • | • | |
| (4) cargo area hooks | • | • | • |
| 110V electrical outlet on floor console top | • | • | |
| 2-stage pwr door locks-inc: driver/passenger central locking | • | • | • |
| 60/40 split folding rear seat w/adjustable headrests | • | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | • | • |
| AM/FM audio system w/6-disc CD/MP3 changer-inc: (7) speakers, auxiliary input jack, auto volume control | • | ||
| AM/FM audio system w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer-inc: (7) speakers, auxiliary input jack | • | ||
| AM/FM audio system w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (4) speakers, auxiliary input jack | • | • | |
| Anti-theft perimeter alarm | • | • | • |
| Black gauges-inc: white lettering, green nighttime illumination | • | • | • |
| Center floor console w/covered storage | • | • | • |
| Chrome door handles | • | • | • |
| Compass | • | ||
| Driver & front passenger seatback pockets | • | • | |
| Driver footrest | • | • | • |
| Dual front/rear cup holders | • | • | • |
| Dual zone automatic climate control | • | • | |
| Electrochromatic rear view mirror | • | ||
| Engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system | • | • | • |
| Fixed antenna | • | • | • |
| Front door storage pockets w/bottle holders | • | • | • |
| Front pwr outlet | • | • | • |
| Front reclining cloth bucket seats-inc: 6-way pwr driver adjust, manual driver lumbar, adjustable headrests | • | ||
| Front reclining cloth bucket seats-inc: adjustable headrests | • | • | |
| Front reclining leather heated bucket seats-inc: 6-way pwr driver adjust, manual driver lumbar support, adjustable headrests | • | ||
| Front reclining leather heated bucket seats-inc: 6-way pwr driver adjust, manual driver lumbar support, adjustable seat height, adjustable headrests | • | ||
| Front/rear floor mats | • | • | • |
| Full floor carpeting | • | • | • |
| Illumination-inc: dome light, cargo light, map lights, delayed courtesy lights | • | • | • |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, dual trip odometers | • | • | • |
| Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/mounted cruise controls | • | • | |
| Message center | • | • | |
| Overhead console w/dual storage bins | • | • | |
| Pwr windows w/driver one-touch down feature, lockout | • | • | • |
| Rear heater ducts | • | • | • |
| Rear pwr point | • | • | • |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | • | • | • |
| Remote hood release | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry w/panic button | • | • | • |
| Retained accessory delay-inc: moonroof, pwr windows | • | ||
| Retained accessory delay-inc: pwr windows | • | • | |
| Retractable cargo cover | • | • | |
| Sirius satellite prewire | • | • | • |
| Sirius satellite radio accessory receiver kit w/6-month subscription | • | ||
| Sunvisors w/driver & passenger covered illuminated vanity mirrors | • | ||
| Sunvisors w/driver & passenger covered vanity mirrors | • | • | • |
| Tilt steering w/mounted cruise controls | • | • | |
| Tilt steering wheel | • | ||
| Tire pressure monitoring system | • | • | • |
| Two-tone instrument panel & dash | • | • | • |
| Warning lights-inc: fasten seat belt, air bag, check engine, low brake fluid, battery charge, oil pressure, low fuel, parking brake, turn signal, high beams, loose fuel cap, door ajar, cruise control, ABS | • | • | • |
| Warning lights-inc: fasten seat belt, air bag, check engine, low brake fluid, battery charge, oil pressure, low fuel, parking brake, turn signal, high beams, loose fuel cap, door ajar, cruise control, ABS, engine/electric drive temp, HEV hazard, HEV caution/RBS faults | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16" alloy wheels | • | • | • |
| 2.3L 16-valve I4 Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine | • | • | |
| 2.3L DOHC SMPI 16-valve I4 engine | • | • | • |
| 3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 engine | • | • | • |
| 330V Traction battery | • | • | |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel antilock brake system | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission | • | ||
| Battery saver | • | • | • |
| Dynamic stability control | • | • | • |
| Electronic 4-wheel drive | • | • | • |
| Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist | • | • | • |
| Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) | • | • | |
| Engine speed-sensing electic pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • |
| Front stabilizer bar | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | • | • | • |
| Multi-link rear suspension w/dual lateral links, trailing arms | • | • | • |
| P235/70TR16 all-season low rolling resistance tires | • | • | |
| P235/70TR16 all-season tires | • | • | • |
| Permanent Magnet electric motor | • | • | |
| Pwr front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | • |
| Pwr ventilated front/rear disc brakes | • | • | |
| Roll stability control | • | • | • |
| Temporary T155/90R18 spare tire | • | • | • |
| Temporary T165/80D17 spare tire | • | • | |
| Traction control system | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-point seat belts for all seating positions | • | • | • |
| Childproof rear door locks | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger advanced front airbags w/driver seat position sensor, passenger weight sensors | • | • | • |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution w/brake assist | • | • | • |
| Front safety belt height adjusters & pretensioners w/force limiters | • | • | • |
| Front/rear crumple zones | • | • | • |
| ISO FIX floor child seat anchor | • | • | • |
| Rear seat child seat lower anchors & tethers (LATCH system) | • | • | • |
| Rear seatback reinforcement | • | • | • |
| Side curtain airbags w/rollover protection | • | • | • |
| Side impact airbags | • | • | • |
| Side-impact door beams | • | • | • |
| Triple-H body construction | • | • | • |
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City 17/hwy 22 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
| City 18/hwy 24 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
| City 19/hwy 24 (2.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
| City 20/hwy 26 (2.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
| City 22/hwy 28 (2.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | ||
| City 29/hwy 27 (2.3L engine/CVT auto trans) | • | • | |
| City 34/hwy 30 (2.3L engine/CVT auto trans) | • | • |
2008 Mazda Tribute Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARGO AREA COVER PKG -inc: AM/FM audio system w/6-disc in-dash CD player, (7) premium speakers w/190 watts, (2) tweeters, subwoofer, retractable cargo area cover | • | ||
| NAVIGATION PKG -inc: navigation system w/full map, turn by turn, voice direction & point of interest capability, 3.8" screen, GPS antenna & cable, CD w/complete US & Canadian maps | • | ||
| TOWING PKG -inc: class II towing prep, 3500 lb capacity frame mounted trailer receiver hitch, wiring harness, receiver hitch plug | • | • | • |
NOTE Options
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ** | • | • |
PAINT Options
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • | • |
| 1500 LB CAPACITY TRAILER HITCH (PIO) | • | • | • |
| ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| BLACK SIDE STEP BARS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • | • |
| CARPET CARGO MAT (PIO) | • | • | • |
| DVD REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (PIO) | • | • | • |
| DVD REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (PIO) *Late Availability* | • | ||
| ELECTROCHROMIC REARVIEW MIRROR -inc: compass (PIO) | • | • | • |
| ELECTROCHROMIC REARVIEW MIRROR W/HOMELINK -inc: compass (PIO) | • | • | • |
| MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (PIO) | • | ||
| REMOTE ENGINE START (PIO) | • | • | • |
| RETRACTABLE CARGO COVER (N/A w/1ST Cargo Area Cover Pkg) (PIO) | • | ||
| RETRACTABLE CARGO COVER (PIO) | • | • | |
| ROOF RACK *Does not include cross bars* (PIO) | • | ||
| SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO *Not available in Alaska & Hawaii* (PIO) | • | • | • |
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • | • |
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT -inc: additional destination charge for Alaska | • | • | • |
| NATIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE ADJUSTMENT | • | • | • |
2008 Mazda Tribute Technical Specifications
Brakes
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 19.1" x -TBD- | 19.1" x -TBD- | 19.1" x -TBD- |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | -TBD- | -TBD- | -TBD- |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 40.7 | 40.7 | 40.7 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 66.3 | 66.3 | 66.3 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 29.2 | 29.2 | 29.2 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
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| Displacement | 2.3L/138 | 2.3L/138 | 2.3L/138 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 153 @ 5800 | 153 @ 5800 | 153 @ 5800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 152 @ 4250 | 152 @ 4250 | 152 @ 4250 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 67.7 | 67.7 | 67.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 174.9 | 174.9 | 174.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 103.1 | 103.1 | 103.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.1 | 71.1 | 71.1 |
Fuel Tank
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
Steering
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 |
| Steering Type | Electric pwr rack & pinion | Electric pwr rack & pinion | Electric pwr rack & pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 39.3 | 39.3 | 39.3 |
Suspension
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi Link | Multi Link | Multi Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Tires
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P235/70TR16 | P235/70TR16 | P235/70TR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/70TR16 | P235/70TR16 | P235/70TR16 |
Transmission
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
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| Drivetrain | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 40.4 | 40.4 | 40.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.6 | 41.6 | 41.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.6 | 56.6 | 56.6 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 99.4 | 99.4 | 99.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.2 | 39.2 | 39.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.6 | 35.6 | 35.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.9 | 55.9 | 55.9 |
Weight Information
| Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3233 | 3300 | 3300 |
2008 Mazda Tribute Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel antilock brake system |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution w/brake assist |
| Driver & front passenger advanced front airbags w/driver seat position sensor, passenger weight sensors |
| Side curtain airbags w/rollover protection |
| Side impact airbags |
| 3-point seat belts for all seating positions |
| Front safety belt height adjusters & pretensioners w/force limiters |
| Childproof rear door locks |
| Rear seat child seat lower anchors & tethers (LATCH system) |
| ISO FIX floor child seat anchor |
| Roll stability control |
| Traction control system |
| Dynamic stability control |
| Side-impact door beams |
| Rear seatback reinforcement |
| Front/rear crumple zones |
| Triple-H body construction |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
