Mazda Tribute
EP3WStock varies — page stays liveIntroduced during the late 2003 facelift, the EP3W chassis features the more powerful 2.3-liter L3-VE MZR engine, replacing the older 2.0-liter unit while gaining updated exterior styling and interior refinements.
Engine
2.3L MZR (L3-VE) I4
Displacement
2,260 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Mazda Tribute — representative 1st Gen (EP) Facelift imageEP3W in stock now● 1 in stock now
View all in stockChassis variants of the Tribute
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
EPEW2.0L YF-DE I41,988 cc4WD4ATEP3W2.3L MZR (L3-VE) I42,260 cc4WD4AT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,430 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,775 mm
Weight
1,510 kg
Shipping volume
14.11 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
EP3W-1XXXXXXDec 2003 – Mar 2006Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This EP3W was produced 2003–2006; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the EP3W
How does the EP3W differ from the EPEW?
The EP3W features a larger, more efficient 2.3L L3-VE engine, updated front and rear fascia designs, an updated interior dashboard, and slightly larger overall dimensions.
Is the EP3W model a permanent 4WD?
It features Mazda's Active Torque Control Coupling (ATCC) 4WD system, which automatically distributes torque to the rear wheels when slippage is detected.