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2008 Mazda B-Series
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Mazda B-Series - What the Auto Press Says
The B-Series is a basic hauler with good off-road abilities and low ownership costs, but can't match the interior room, standard features, and style of others in its class.
Our analysis determines the 2008 Mazda B-Series is a basic way to haul lighter loads on a budget. Mazda introduced the B-Series pickup truck to the United States in 1972, and most recently redesigned it in 2002. For 2008, very little has changed, though Mazda has dropped the mid-level B3000 model. The B-Series now comes in two models: the B2300 and B4000. The B2300 comes only as a two-door Regular Cab, while the B4000 comes only as a four-door Cab Plus. There are also three trim levels -- the base, Dual Sport and SE -- which vary by model. The B2300 comes in rear-wheel drive, while the B4000 comes with four-wheel drive.
The B-Series is almost identical to its platform mate, the Ford Ranger, with only slight styling and interior feature differences. While the Ranger isn't a reviewer favorite, it and the B-Series have the best fuel economy ratings in the class. If you're in the market for a pickup truck, you should keep in mind the styling, practicality and performance capabilities of a Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier.
- Reviewing both the B-Series and the Ford Ranger, Car and Driver says, "While they've fallen behind more recently updated mid-size pickup competitors, they persist on price." -- Car and Driver
- "If you're partial to a sporty look you probably prefer the Mazda B-Series trucks over their cousins the Ford Rangers. Beyond trim and other treatments…they are two trucks in a pod. Both are solidly built…dependable, and fun to drive." -- Pickuptruck.com
B-Series Performance - 6.5 (Mediocre)
Test drivers find the 2008 Mazda B-Series handles extremely well off-road and turns out adequate performance on highways. Read More
B-Series Exterior - NA
The 2008 B-Series' exterior styling is very similar to that of its sibling, the Ford Ranger. Where it differs is in its grille, which features horizontal bars instead of Ford's egg crate design. Read More
B-Series Interior - 5.8 (Mediocre)
The 2008 Mazda B-Series isn't particularly roomy -- even in its extended Cab Plus version -- but it does have easy-to-use controls and a sporty interior trim. Read More
B-Series Safety - 7.2 (Good)
The 2008 Mazda B-Series does relatively well in federal government crash tests, but offers fewer standard safety features than its competitors. Valuable features like side-curtain air bags and Electronic Stability Control are not even available. Read More
B-Series Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2008 Mazda B-Series reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The B-Series is covered by a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. Read More
