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Mazda B-Series (North American)

2002-2008 Mazda B3000 extended cab (US)
Automotive industry	Ford Motor Company
Parent company	Mazda
Production	1972-present
Car classification	Pickup truck

See Mazda B-Series (International) for the non-North American version

From the first B-Series Pickup truck, Mazda has used the Internal combustion engine displacement to determine the name. Thus, the B1500 had a 1.5 Liter I4 engine, and the new B4000 has a 4.0 L V6. For 2002, the name was changed to simply Mazda Truck in the United States. Mazda's partnership with Ford has resulted in the sharing of this vehicle—the Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger are essentially the same after 1994.

In Japan, Mazda uses the Proceed name on its compact pickup trucks, and another line of larger trucks is available called the Mazda Titan. Other names used for this line include Mazda Bravo (Australia), Mazda Bounty (New Zealand), and Mazda Drifter (South Africa). However, it should be borne in mind that the Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger twins found inside North America are unrelated to the ones sold elsewhere. Those are engineered by Mazda, whereas the North American models are developed by Ford. It is the oldest Mazda nameplate still in production.

Contents 1 Mark 1 (1972-1979) 2 Mark 2 (1980-1985) 3 Mark 3 (1986-1993) 4 Mark 4 (1994-1997) 5 Mark 5 (1998-Present) 5.1 1998-2001 5.2 2002-Present 6 References

Mark 1 (1972-1979)

Mark 1
B1600, B1800

Production	1972–1979
Assembly	Hiroshima, Japan
Car body style	2-door compact
Automobile layout	FR layout
Internal combustion engine	1.6 L Straight-4 1.8 L Mazda C engine Straight-4
Related	Mazda REPU

The B-Series was introduced to the United States with the 1972 B1600 (Mazda B1600s were sold as Badge-engineered Ford Couriers with a Ford-styled grille similar to the full-size F-series). It was joined in 1974 by the similar Mazda Wankel engine-powered Rotary Pickup. The engine was enlarged to 1.8 L for 1977's B1800.

Engines:

• 1972-1976 - 1.6 L (1586 cc) Straight-4
• 1977-1979 - 1.8 L (1796 cc) Mazda C engine Straight-4

Mark 2 (1980-1985)

Mark 2
B2000, B2200

Mazda B2000
Production	1980–1985
Assembly	Hiroshima, Japan
Car body style	2-door compact in standard and long bed
Automobile layout	FR layout
Internal combustion engine	2.0 L Mazda F engine Straight-4 2.0 L Mazda F engine Straight-4 2.2 L Straight-4
Related	Ford Courier

The 1980 B2000 used a 2.0 liter Mazda F engine engine, replacing the B1800. The diesel 2.2 L B2200 joined this truck in 1982. The US B-Series continued through 1985, one year past the international version, though the 2.0 L engine was updated that year.

The B-2000 was also available in a long bed version which was given the model name Sundowner - a reference to nomadic Australian herders who would make camp wherever they were at sundown.

Engines:

• 1980-1984 - 2.0 L (1970 cc) Mazda F engine Straight-4
• 1985 - 2.0 L (1998 cc) Mazda F engine Straight-4
• 1982-1985 - diesel 2.2 L (2209 cc) Straight-4

Mark 3 (1986-1993)

Mark 3
B2000, B2200, B2600

Production	1986–1993
Assembly	Hiroshima, Japan
Car body style	2-door compact
Automobile layout	Front-engine design, Rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Internal combustion engine	2.0 L Mazda F engine Straight-4 2.2 L Mazda F engine Straight-4 2.6 L Mitsubishi 4G5x engine Straight-4 2.6 L Mazda G engine Straight-4
Transmission (mechanics)	5-speed Manual transmission 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	108.7 in (2761 mm) 117.5 in (2985 mm) 109.3 in (2776 mm) 118.1 in (3000 mm)
Length	182.7 in (4641 mm) 198.8 in (5050 mm)
Width	65.7 in (1669 mm) 67.1 in (1704 mm)
Height	61.8 in (1570 mm) 61.6 in (1565 mm) 66.1 in (1679 mm) 65.9 in (1674 mm)

A new B-Series was introduced in 1986 and was produced until 1993. A 4-speed Automatic transmission or a 5-speed Manual transmission were offered. Part-time All wheel drive was an option. The 2.6 L List of Mitsubishi engines-powered B2600 was introduced in 1987. This year also saw the Mazda 2.2L Straight-4 being offered in the B2200, with the smaller 2.0L engine phased out after that year. The Mitsubishi Motors engine was gone for 1989, replaced by a new family of Mazda powerplants. The 2 wheel drive version of this 3rd generation Mazda B-Series pickup is one of the most influential, iconic vehicles in the modern customization world. In the late 1980s into the early 1990s it became an icon of the lowered MiniTruck scene.

Engine options:

• B2000
  • 1986-1987 - 2.0 L (1998 cc) Mazda F engine Straight-4
• B2200
  • 1987-1993 - 2.2 L (2184 cc) Mazda F engine Straight-4, 85 hp (63 kW)
• B2600
  • 1987-1988 - 2.6 L (2555 cc) Mitsubishi 4G5x engine Straight-4, 102 hp (76 kW)
  • 1989-1993 - 2.6 L (2606 cc) Mazda G engine Straight-4, 121 hp (90 kW)

Mark 4 (1994-1997)

Mark 4
B2300, B3000, B4000

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Production	1994–1997
Assembly	St. Paul, Minnesota, United States Edison, New Jersey, United States
Car body style	2-door compact 2-door extended
Automobile layout	Front-engine design, Rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Internal combustion engine	2.3 Liter OHC Straight-4 3.0 L Vulcan V6 4.0 L Cologne V6
Transmission (mechanics)	4-speed Automatic transmission 5-speed Manual transmission
Wheelbase	108.2 in (2748 mm) 125.4 in (3185 mm) 107.9 in (2741 mm) 125.2 in (3180 mm)
Length	184.5 in (4686 mm) 202.7 in (5149 mm)
Width	69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height	67.5 in (1715 mm) 64 in (1625.6 mm) 64.1 in (1628 mm)
Related	Ford Ranger

The North American 1994 Proceed/B-Series was new, the design having been merged with the Ford Ranger. Mazda continued to manufacture its own trucks in Japan and elsewhere, but for the North American market, the design was shared, as were the engines. The new B3000 and B4000 boasted large Ford V6 engines, and the Manual transmission returning to the options sheet. Extended cab models were available, as was all wheel drive, and two trim lines, LE and SE. The 3.0 L B3000 was dropped for 1997, and the entire line was refreshed after that year.

Engine options:

• B2300
  • 1994 - 2.3 L (2311 cc) OHC Straight-4, 98 hp (73 kW)
  • 1995-1997 - 2.3 L (2311 cc) OHC Straight-4, 112 hp (84 kW)
• B3000
  • 1994 - 3.0 L (2983 cc) Vulcan V6, 140 hp (104 kW)
  • 1995-1996 - 3.0 L (2983 cc) Vulcan V6, 145 hp (108 kW)
• B4000
  • 1994-1997 - 4.0 L (4016 cc) Cologne V6, 160 hp (119 kW)

Mark 5 (1998-Present)

Mark 5
B2500, B3000, B4000

Production	1998–present
Assembly	St. Paul, Minnesota, United States Edison, New Jersey, United States
Car body style	2-door compact 2-door extended
Automobile layout	Front-engine design, Rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Internal combustion engine	2.5 L OHC Straight-4 3.0 L Vulcan V6 4.0 L Cologne V6
Transmission (mechanics)	5-speed Automatic transmission 5-speed Manual transmission 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	111.6 in (2835 mm) 125.9 in (3198 mm) 125.7 in (3193 mm)
Length	187.7 in (4768 mm) 187.5 in (4763 mm) 202.9 in (5154 mm) 201.7 in (5123 mm)
Width	69.4 in (1763 mm) 70.3 in (1785.6 mm)
Height	64.9 in (1648 mm) 68 in (1727.2 mm) 64.8 in (1646 mm) 67.9 in (1725 mm)
Related	Ford Ranger Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer Ford Explorer Sport Trac

North America saw a redesigned new Ranger/Proceed/B-Series again for 1998, with a larger base engine. An available 5-speed Automatic transmission was a novelty. The 1999 B-Series added four doors, a first in the extended-cab pickup truck market. A refresh and updated 4.0 L V6 came in 2001. For 2009, the B4000 Cab Plus SE model will be discontinued in the US market.

1998-2001

Engine options:

• B2500
  • 1998-2001 - 2.5 L (2507 cc) OHC Straight-4, 119 hp (89 kW)
• B3000
  • 1998-2001 - 3.0 L (2957 cc) Vulcan V6, 150 hp (112 kW)
• B4000
  • 1998-2000 - 4.0 L (4025 cc) Cologne V6, 160 hp (119 kW)
  • 2001 - 4.0 L (4025 cc) Cologne V6, 207 hp (154 kW)

2002-Present

Engine options:

• 2002-present - 2.3 L (2300 cc) Duratec DOHC I4, 143 hp (107 kW)
• 2002-2003 - 3.0 L (2957 cc) Vulcan V6, 147 hp (110 kW)
• 2004-2008 - 3.0 L (2957 cc) Vulcan V6, 154 hp (115 kW)
• 2002-present - 4.0 L (4025 cc) Cologne V6, 207 hp (154 kW)

References

"2009 Mazda Vehicles at a Glance"

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