Tax Credit for Mazda Hybrids

The IRS has certified two Mazda sport utility vehicles for the hybrid tax credit. Here's the tax credit amounts:

• $3,000 for the 2008 Mazda Tribute 2WD Hybrid, and
• $2,200 for the 2008 Mazda Tribute 4WD Hybrid

Aaron Gold, About.com's car guru, has posted a picture of the new Mazda Tribute, and writes that the Mazda version should be "as good, if not better" than the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models it is based on.

From the IRS: Mazda Vehicles Certified As Qualified Hybrid Vehicles (IR-2007-126)

More information: Hybrid Tax Credit | Limitations | Eligible Vehicles | Phase-outs