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2005 Mazda B-Series
Date Published: 2/20/08

2005 Mazda B-Series
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MSRP:
$15,315 - 26,145

Invoice:
$14,489 - 23,896

Class:
Compact Pickup Truck
2005 Mazda B-Series
Expert Rating Summary
Category B3000 Dual Sport reg. cab, auto. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Compact Pickup Truck Average Rating
Acceleration 4 4.9
Fuel Economy 4 4
Ride Quality 3 4
Steering/Handling/Braking 3 3.8
Quietness 3 4
Controls 6 5.8
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 3 4.9
Room/Comfort (rear) 0 2
Cargo Room 1 3.1
Value within Class 6 6.3
Total Score: 33 42.8
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2005 Mazda B-Series Review
Mazda's pickup truck is a Ford-built design shared with the Ford Ranger. They differ slightly in styling and features. B-Series comes as a regular cab and as the Cab Plus 4 extended cab. The Cab Plus 4 has two rear jump seats and two rear-hinged rear doors that do not open independently of the front doors. The B2300 has a 2.3-liter 4-cyl engine. B3000s use a 3.0-liter V6, B4000s a 4.0 V6. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard for all but the B4000 SE Cab Plus 4, which has a 5-speed automatic; the automatic is optional for all other models. B2300 and B3000s are rear-wheel drive only; B4000s have 4WD that should be disengaged on dry pavement and includes low-range gearing. Antilock brakes are standard on all. Dual Sport models have 2WD, but use a 4WD-style raised suspension. The B-Series' performance and accommodations mirror those of similarly equipped Rangers.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Pickups offer a true-truck design in a relatively modest package. They are best suited for personal or light-duty use rather than commercial use, heavy hauling, or towing.

Our Best Buy is the Toyota Tacoma. Our Recommended picks include the Dodge Dakota and Ford Ranger.
News
It appears the B-Series will plod on with little change until it's finally redesigned along with near-twin Ranger for 2009 or later. A redo was planned several times before, but kept getting pushed back so Mazda and Ford could focus on more-profitable new products deemed more urgent to their financial health. There had been talk that Mazda will take charge of redesigning both B-Series and Ranger, but it's unclear if this is still the plan.
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