Last updated August 4, 2026
The Mazda Tribute lineup starts with the straightforward i and stronger V6-powered s. The i Touring and s Touring add everyday comfort and cargo conveniences, while i Grand Touring and s Grand Touring form the top gasoline comfort tier with leather, heated front seats, a moonroof, and a mirror-based backup camera. The HEV Touring and HEV Grand Touring are the fuel-saving branch; Touring emphasizes practicality, while Grand Touring adds a more upscale cabin.
The Base Model trim level — i and s — is the straightforward Tribute, pairing upright SUV utility and basic conveniences with four-cylinder power in the i or V6 strength in the s.
Best for: Drivers who want simple everyday utility, with the s offering more relaxed highway power and towing confidence.
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The Mid-Level trim level — i Touring and s Touring — is the practical comfort step-up, adding useful cabin and cargo equipment without moving to the leather-lined Grand Touring package.
Best for: Shoppers who want a more comfortable, useful Tribute while keeping a choice between four-cylinder efficiency and V6 power.
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Adds a power driver’s seat, roof rack, privacy glass, retractable cargo cover, and upgraded audio over the simpler i and s models.
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The Premium Comfort trim level — i Grand Touring and s Grand Touring — is the loaded gasoline Tribute, built around leather, heated seats, a moonroof, and added convenience technology.
Best for: Drivers who want the Tribute’s full comfort package, with the i favoring four-cylinder power and the s adding V6 performance and greater towing capability.
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Adds leather, heated front seats, a moonroof, satellite radio, and a backup camera built into the rearview mirror over the Touring level. The s Grand Touring also brings the V6 and towing capacity of up to 3,450 pounds.
0 in stockThe Hybrid trim level — HEV Grand Touring and HEV Touring — is the efficiency-focused Tribute branch, combining SUV usefulness with an electric-assisted powertrain.
Best for: Shoppers who put fuel-saving technology first, with HEV Touring covering the practical essentials and HEV Grand Touring adding richer comfort features.
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Branches away from the gasoline lineup with hybrid power, regenerative braking, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a household-style power outlet. HEV Grand Touring carries over the leather, heated-seat, and moonroof theme, while HEV Touring keeps the focus on efficiency.
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| Powertrain | 2.5L hybrid with electric motor | i Touring: 2.5L 4-cylinder; s Touring: 3.0L V6 | i: 2.5L 4-cylinder; s: 3.0L V6 | i Grand Touring: 2.5L 4-cylinder; s Grand Touring: 3.0L V6 |
| Seating upgrades | HEV Touring: cloth; HEV Grand Touring: leather and heat | 6-way power driver’s seat | — | Leather; heated front seats |
| Moonroof | HEV Grand Touring only | — | — | Power moonroof |
| Audio | Steering-wheel controls on HEV Touring | 7 speakers; 6-disc CD; wheel controls | 4 speakers; CD and auxiliary input | 7 speakers; 6-disc CD; satellite radio |
| Backup camera | — | — | — | Built into rearview mirror |
| Household-style power outlet | Standard | — | — | — |
| Maximum towing | — | 1,500 lb with 2.5L four-cylinder | 1,500 lb with 2.5L four-cylinder | Up to 3,450 lb with s Grand Touring V6 |
In the 2009–2011-era lineup, i identifies the 2.5-liter four-cylinder models and s identifies the stronger 3.0-liter V6 models. The exact s trim selection changed across those years.
On 2009–2011 models, i Touring adds useful comfort and cargo upgrades over the basic i formula. Key additions include a power driver’s seat, rear privacy glass, a roof rack with crossbars, a cargo cover, and a seven-speaker audio system.
The i Grand Touring is the more comfort-focused four-cylinder trim. Over i Touring, it adds leather-trimmed and heated front seats, a power moonroof, heated mirrors, satellite radio, and a backup camera displayed in the rearview mirror.
The main difference is the engine. In the later second-generation lineup, i Grand Touring uses the 2.5-liter four-cylinder, while s Grand Touring pairs similar luxury equipment with the stronger 3.0-liter V6 and greater towing ability.
When both were offered, s Touring kept the V6 and added everyday comfort. Its upgrades included a power driver’s seat, rear privacy glass, extra cabin storage, and a seven-speaker audio system with steering-wheel controls.
The s Grand Touring adds the loaded cabin features that s Touring lacks. These include leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a power moonroof, and an auto-dimming mirror with a built-in backup camera.
Both 2009 HEV trims use the same hybrid system. HEV Touring is the efficiency-focused version with cloth seating, while HEV Grand Touring adds leather, heated front seats, a power moonroof, and a power driver’s seat.
The basic i is the simplest 2009–2011 Tribute. It has the four-cylinder engine, air conditioning, power windows and locks, keyless entry, basic audio, and a split-folding rear seat without the comfort upgrades of Touring trims.
The i Touring is the practical middle choice on 2009–2011 models. It adds a power driver’s seat, privacy glass, roof-rack crossbars, a cargo cover, and upgraded audio while retaining cloth seating and four-cylinder power.
The i Grand Touring is the loaded gasoline trim without the V6. On 2009–2011 models, it combines the four-cylinder engine with leather, heated front seats, a moonroof, heated mirrors, and a mirror-mounted backup camera.
The s Grand Touring is the towing-focused choice in the later lineup. Its 3.0-liter V6 supports towing of up to 3,450 pounds, compared with up to 1,500 pounds for four-cylinder versions.
Grand Touring identifies the most comfort-focused trim tier. Depending on the year and powertrain, it brings features such as leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a power moonroof, upgraded audio, and added convenience technology.
On 2009–2011 gasoline models, i Grand Touring and s Grand Touring have a small backup-camera display built into the auto-dimming rearview mirror. Lower i, s, and Touring trims do not include that setup.
The Grand Touring models carry that combination. It appears on i Grand Touring and s Grand Touring in the 2009–2011-era lineup, as well as the 2009 HEV Grand Touring hybrid.