Mazda B-Series

Mazda B-Series

Mazda B-Series is a pickup truck being manufactured by the Mazda Corporation. This vehicle existed in the production lines for the period starting from the year 1961 and left the assembly line in the year 2006. This Mazda B series under the company head was the most demanded vehicle of its time due to the spacious cabin and outstanding performance. The initial start of this vehicle was limited to a few features however, as the time passed on the vehicle was converted into a classy pickup truck till the year 2006 when the production was withdrawn.

This vehicle covered the five distinct generations in the automobile industry and every new generation offered the people with the latest innovations and variety of models with the choices among the body style, engines and speed transmission. This vehicle was not only sold in the Japan in fact all over the world the demand for this vehicle was highly attractive and added much profits to the cash flow of the company.

Models and Features

Throughout the journey of this vehicle for the five different generations, the vehicle went through a number of changes. Every new generation being launched by the company had some new models with improved shapes and performance. The first generation of this vehicle started in the year 1961 with a two door vehicle which was available in numerous different body styles that include a simple pickup truck, double cab pickup truck, double cab coupe utility, and a van as well. The engine available for the vehicles in this generation was the 1.5 L UA OHV 14.

The second generation of this vehicle started in the year 1965 and continued till the year 1977. The vehicle styles being launched in this generation included a two door truck body style and the two famous launched models of that generation were the Rotary Pickup and the Ford Courier. The third generation of the vehicle took place in the year 1977 and ended in the year 1985 and the body style offered was the two door pickup offering the standard and the flat bed option.

The fourth generation of the vehicle was the one associated with the four door pickup and the four door wagon along with the two door pickup. The four door vehicle was something new in the entire history of this vehicle. However, the fifth generation of this vehicle was a completely new remarkable generation in the entire history which was associated with a major facelift in every term of the vehicle. This vehicle was converted into a number of different outlooks of which freestyle pickup and five door wagon was a remarkable and most amazing facelift for the vehicle. The fifth generation being the last one in the history of Mazda B-series was a remarkable ending of the production which is still a memorable generation for the Mazda lovers. This vehicle being the most notable pickup truck in the entire history has been a modernized version of its time which was enjoyed by a number of people for different reasons.

Options and Packages

The options available throughout the collection of the Mazda B-series were in the context of the body style, the engine performance and the transmission speed. Each and every generation of this vehicle was associated with choice of different engines to select from and with that the makers always kept a choice available for the body style as well. However, the choice in terms of a compact and a spacious version was also made available for the people. The makers produced almost all kinds of packages for the Mazda fans of which the open truck style and a closed vehicle style was also made available. The different engines being used under this series of the Mazda were the 2.2 L F2 I4, 2.5 L WL diesels I4, 2.5 L WL-T TD I4, 2.6 L G6E I4 in the last generation which ended in the year 2006.

Interior/Exterior and Styling

Every vehicle being launched under the Mazda B-series was a huge success in terms of style and interior exterior however, the modernized techniques like the latest and the most demanded headlights were being used, the dashboards, brakes and the auto-locks proved to be a great deal for a number of fans. During that time there were only a few vehicles that offered the latest and modernized features whereas, the Mazda B-series took a lead in this context.

The two most amazing and the current automobiles being launched under the series are known as the Ford Ranger and Ford Everest. The Ford Ranger is also known as the Ford Courier was a face-lifted vehicle with a new front end style whereas the backend of the vehicle was open and flat. However, the Ford Everest was also a version of this series which was a closed truck style being made available in several different countries.

Fuel Economy

The last model being launched under the Mazda B- series was a great deal to be enjoyed in terms of fuel economy. The makers improved this vehicle a lot in terms of fuel and as compared to the previous versions being launched the Ford Everest was the best choice in terms of fuel economy.

Safety

The vehicles being made by the Mazda were always the most efficient and safe in every context. The most appealing feature offered by the Mazda B-series was none other than the auto-lock. This feature was a proof of the safety being offered by the makers.

The vehicle was all in all a good shot by the makers and was sold tremendously all over the world. This vehicle was the best vehicle in the form of a pickup truck of its time and was enjoyed by a number of people who used pickup trucks due to the level of efficiency and strength being offered. Until now, vehicles under this name and series are still sometimes seen on the streets of different countries since it is not so long as just a few years being passed since the production ended.