Mazda B is simply the same old pick up truck maintained unchanged since 1994 at an affordable price of $15,795. This ranger truck provide features like airbags, antilock brakes, media player, manual 5 speed gearbox and a powerful 143 hp engine.
The base model is the SX trim with a 2.3 L engine. This is for those small town jobs which require a small pick up truck. But, the full version Cab Plus 4×4 SE model Mazda B is required for the tougher jobs. This model is priced at $24,395. The engine has been upgraded to 4.0 L V6 engine delivering 207 hp with a 5 speed manual gearbox. This can be upgraded to automatic gear system at a meager amount of $1400.
This four wheel drive is all equipped for the drive with tow hooks, fog lights, skid plates, allow wheels and air conditioning. As the name Cab Plus, this car can take four people in the extended cab. But the back seating will seem a little annoying with the seats placed face to face. The car is equipped with a cargo bed at the rear seat which can carry an ATV. With towing hooks, the car is best at towing with the automatic version giving a better performance than the manual model. The V6 engine used here is very well known for its towing and pulling capacity but at the same hand eats up a good deal of the fuel.
The interior has that same rich look without many much modification than its earlier version and Ford Ranger. The interior has been finished and fitted with industrial gray plastic. Be it manual or automatic, the gear layout is simple and easy to use.
There is a new variation to the SE Plus whereby the seats are replaced for more comfortable bucket seats along with an armrest in between. The model is priced at $20,800 with power window, a good torque steer, keyless entry, leather finished wheel, radio satellite and CD changer.
Far away from the $16,000 base price, one would easily land up at the $27,875 full fledged Mazda B4000. This has advanced features like freight, automatic gear system and A/C tax. The major competitor is the Ford Ranger, but news is that Ford will be stopping its production soon. Ford Ranger has a price lower than Mazda B by a few dollars. Other high priced competitors are Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma. The machinery and the purpose served is the same but they still have associated better features as higher the price. Sometimes, people even give up on choosing Mazda B for an F-150, Silverado or Ram 1500. The prices are the same and can serve the purpose of simple pick-up truck.
Even though the model is 15 years old, it works perfect as a recreational vehicle and pick-up van. If you seriously want a Mazda 2010 B, then make it fast and get your hands on the leftover lot at least.
