Performance

If you're looking for the room and roaming ability of an SUV, but don't want to give up on the performance of a sports sedan, this engine may be your answer. Few of the Tribute's competitors can match its 200-hp output. Its steel timing chain doesn't need scheduled maintenance (unlike the timing belts in many engines). DX-V6, LX, ES.

2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine

Some 2004 SUV engines seem like they'd be more at home in a farm tractor, they're so rough and sluggish. Tribute's 130-hp engine has a smooth, eager feel and a downright happy mechanical sound. Advanced technology helps deliver lively performance you can feel and excellent fuel economy you'll appreciate. Standard, DX.

Safty

ABS prevents the wheels from locking in a hard stop, so you can maintain steering control while braking. And ABS is particularly valuable on slippery surfaces, where it reduces the chances of a skid. EBD automatically optimizes the front and rear braking force to give you the shortest stops, whether the MPV cargo area is fully loaded or empty.

Dual 2nd-generation front air bags

Help protect the front-seat passengers in frontal impacts.

Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags

Provide coverage for head and chest areas to give extra protection in certain side impacts (available on 2004 LX, standard on 2004 ES).