1998-2008 Mazda B-Series: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1998-2008 Mazda B-Series/Truck. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1998-2008 Mazda B-Series/Truck.
Year to Year Changes
1999 Mazda B-Series:
Mazda's top-line SE V6 model now was available in regular-cab form, as the major change for 1999. Previously, that model was offered only as an extended-cab truck. All SE V6 models gained a standard antitheft system. All B4000 trucks got standard fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an upgraded audio system.
2000 Mazda B-Series:
Trim and equipment revisions marked the 2000 models. An automatic transmission became standard in B4000 2-wheel-drive pickups, remaining optional in other B-Series trucks. SX, SE, and TL trim levels were offered, the latter named for Troy Lee, a designer of extreme-sports equipment. Available only in Cab Plus 4 form, the TL included bodyside graphics, fender flares, fog lights, and unique alloy wheels. A trailer hitch now was standard on 4WD B4000 models, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and fog lights went on all 4x4s.
2001 Mazda B-Series:
Major changes for 2001 included new 4- and 6-cylinder engines and a 4-wheel-drive-look 2WD model. B4000s continued with a 4.0-liter V6 engine, but in a new 207-hp overhead-cam design rather than the previous 160-hp overhead-valve unit. B2500s get a new name and new four cylinder in midyear, as a new 2.3-liter 4 with 135 horsepower becomes standard on the B2300.
2002 Mazda B-Series:
Mazda changed the name of its compact pickup for 2002, from the B-Series to simply the Truck. New off-road equipment highlighted this year's changes.
2003 Mazda B-Series:
Base and 3.0-liter V6 gained 8 horsepower this year. All models got thicker glass and added insulation.
2004 Mazda B-Series:
Mazda's pickup truck is once again called the B-Series for 2004. Other changes this year included a steering wheel and dashboard redesign.
2005 Mazda B-Series:
No changes were made to the B-Series in 2005.
2006 Mazda B-Series:
2006 brought no significant changes to the B-Series.
2007 Mazda B-Series:
B-Series carried over unchanged.
2008 Mazda B-Series:
The 2008 Mazda B-Series trucks were little changed, but the B3000 models with the 3.0-liter V6 engine were discontinued.
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