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	{{Infobox automobile
	\|name=Mazda B-Series (North American)
	\|image=]
	\|manufacturer=] (pre 1993)
	] (post 1993)
	\|parent_company=]
	\|production=1972–2010
	\|class=]
	}}

	:''See ] for the non-North American version''.

	From the first '''B-Series''' ], ] has used the ] displacement to determine the name. Thus, the B1500 had a 1.5 ] ], and the B4000 has a 4.0 L ]. For 2002, the name was changed to simply '''Mazda Truck''' in the United States. Mazda's partnership with ] has resulted in the sharing of this vehicle—the Mazda B-Series and ] are essentially the same after 1994.

	In Japan, Mazda uses the '''Proceed''' name on its compact pickup trucks, and another line of larger trucks is available called the ]. Other names used for this line include '''Mazda Bravo''' (]), '''Mazda Bounty''' (]), and '''Mazda Drifter''' (]).

	==First generation (1972–1979)==
	{{Infobox Automobile generation
	\|name=First generation<br>B1600, B1800
	\|production=1972–1979
	\|body_style=2-door compact
	\|layout=]
	\|engine=1.6 L ]<br>1.8 L '']'' ]
	\|related=]
	\|assembly=], ]
	}}

	The B-Series was introduced to the United States with the 1972 '''B1600''' (Mazda B1600s were sold as ] ]s with a Ford-styled grille similar to the full-size F-series). It was joined in 1974 by the similar ]-powered ]. The engine was enlarged to 1.8 L for 1977's '''B1800'''.

	Engines:
	* 1972-1976 - 1.6 L (1586 cc) ]
	* 1977-1979 - 1.8 L (1796 cc) '']'' ]
	{{clear}}

	==Second generation (1980–1985)==
	{{Infobox automobile
	\|name=Second generation<br>B2000, B2200
	\|image=]
	\|production=1980–1985
	\|engine=2.0 L '']'' ]<br>2.0 L '']'' ]<br>2.2 L ]
	\|body_style=2-door compact in standard and long bed
	\|related=]
	\|transmission=4-speed ]<br>3-speed automatic<br>5-speed ]
	\|layout=]
	\|assembly=], ]
	}}

	The 1980 '''B2000''' used a 2.0 liter ] engine, replacing the B1800. The diesel 2.2 L '''B2200''' joined this truck in 1982. The US B-Series continued through 1985, one year past ], though the 2.0 L engine was updated that year.

	The B2000 was also available in a long bed version which was given the model name '']'' - a reference to nomadic Australian herders who would make camp wherever they were at sundown.

	Engines:
	* 1980-1984 - 2.0 L (1970 cc) '']'' ]
	* 1985 - 2.0 L (1998 cc) '']'' ]
	* 1982-1985 - diesel 2.2 L (2209 cc) ] 59 hp
	{{clear}}

	==Third generation (1986–1993)==
	{{Infobox automobile
	\|name=Third generation<br>B2000, B2200, B2600
	\|production=1986–1993
	\|body_style=2-door compact
	\|layout=], ] / ]
	\|image=]
	\|engine=2.0 L '']'' ]<br>2.2 L '']'' ]<br>2.6 L '']'' ]<br>2.6 L '']'' ]
	\|assembly=], ]
	\|transmission=5-speed ]<br>4-speed automatic
	\|wheelbase= 108.7"<br> 117.5" <br> 109.3" <br> 118.1"
	\|length= 182.7"<br> 198.8"
	\|width= 65.7" <Br> 67.1"
	\|height= 61.8" <br> 61.6" <Br> 66.1" <Br> 65.9"
	}}

	A new B-Series was introduced in 1986 and was produced until 1993. A 4-speed ] or a 5-speed ] were offered. Part-time ] was an option. The 2.6 L ]-powered '''B2600''' was introduced in 1987. This year also saw the Mazda 2.2 L ] being offered in the ], with the smaller 2.0 L engine phased out later. The ] engine was gone for 1989, replaced by a new family of Mazda powerplants. The Nikki carburetors were phased out in the 1991 model years in favour of EFI (fuel injection).

	]

	Engine options:
	* ]
	** 1986-1987 - 2.0 L (1998 cc) '']'' ]
	* ]
	** 1987-1991 - 2.2 L (2184 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|85\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	** 1992-1993 - 2.2 L (2184 cc) '']'' ], electronic fuel injection, 93 hp (69 kW)
	* ]
	** 1987-1988 - 2.6 L (2555 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|102\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	** 1989-1993 - 2.6 L (2606 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|121\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	{{clear}}

	==Fourth generation (1994–1997)==
	{{Infobox automobile
	\|name=Fourth generation<br>B2300, B3000, B4000
	\|image=]
	\|production=1994–1997
	\|layout=], ] / ]
	\|assembly=], ]<br>], ]
	\|body_style=2-door compact<br>2-door extended
	\|engine=2.3 ] '']'' ]<br>3.0 L '']'' ]<br>4.0 L '']'' ]
	\|related=]
	\|transmission=4-speed ]<br>5-speed M5OD-R1 ]
	\|wheelbase= 108.2"<br> 125.4" <br> 107.9" <br> 125.2"
	\|length= 184.5" <br> 202.7"
	\|width= 69.4"
	\|height= 67.5" <br> 64.1"
	}}
	The North American 1994 Proceed/B-Series was new, the design having been merged with the ]. Mazda continued to manufacture its own trucks in Japan and elsewhere, but for the North American market, the design was shared, as were the engines. The new '''B3000''' and '''B4000''' boasted large Ford V6 engines, and the M5OD-R1 ] returning to the options sheet. ] models were available, as was all wheel drive, and two trim lines, ''LE'' and ''SE''. The 3.0 L B3000 was dropped for 1997, and the entire line was refreshed after that year.

	Engine options:
	* '''B2300'''
	** 1994 - 2.3 L (2311 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|98\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	** 1995-1997 - 2.3 L (2311 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|112\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	* '''B3000'''
	** 1994 - 3.0 L (2983 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|140\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	** 1995-1996 - 3.0 L (2983 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|145\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	* '''B4000'''
	** 1994-1997 - 4.0 L (4016 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|160\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	{{clear}}

	==Fifth generation (1998–2010)==

	{{Infobox automobile
	\|name=Fifth generation<br>B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000
	\|image=]
	\|production=1998–2010
	\|layout=], ] / ]
	\|assembly=], ]<br>], ]
	\|transmission=5-speed ]<br>5-speed ]<br>4-speed automatic
	\|body_style=2-door compact<br>2-door extended
	\|engine=2.3 L '']'' ]<br>2.5 L '']'' ]<br>3.0 L '']'' ]<br>4.0 L '']'' ]
	\|related=]<Br>]<br>]<br>]
	\|wheelbase= 111.6"<br> 125.9" <br> 125.7"
	\|length= 187.7" <br> 87.5" <br> 202.9" <br> 201.7"
	\|width= 69.4"<br> 70.3"
	\|height= 64.9" <br> 68" <br> 64.8" <br> 67.9"
	}}
	]
	North America saw a redesigned new Ranger/Proceed/B-Series again for 1998, with a larger base engine. A 5-speed ] was available. The 1999 B-Series added four doors, a first in the extended-cab pickup truck market. In 2001 a more powerful ] version of the 4.0 L V6 replaced the old ] engine, while Ford's Duratec engine replaced the ancient Lima engine in four-cylinder models the following year. 2008 was the last year for 3.0 L B-series trucks. For 2009, the B4000 Cab Plus SE model was discontinued in the United States market. The full B-Series lineup was discontinued, in the United States, at the end of the 2009 model year, while the Ford Ranger remains in production.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1035480_b-series-b-seeing-you-mazda-leaves-u-s-pickup-market\|title=B-Series, B-Seeing You: Mazda Leaves U.S. Pickup Market\|publisher=The Car Connection\|author=Bengt Halvorson\|date=2009-09-21\|accessdate=2009-10-09}}</ref> As of 2010, the B-Series lineup continues to be sold in Canada.

	Engine options:
	* '''B2500'''
	** 1998-2001 - 2.5 L (2507 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|119\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	* '''B2300'''
	** 2002-2010 - 2.3 L (2300 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|143\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	* '''B3000'''
	** 1998-2001 - 3.0 L (2957 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|150\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	** 2002-2003 - 3.0 L (2957 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|147\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	** 2004-2008 - 3.0 L (2957 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|154\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	* '''B4000'''
	** 1998-2000 - 4.0 L (4025 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|160\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	** 2001-2010 - 4.0 L (4025 cc) '']'' ], {{Convert\|207\|hp\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}}
	{{clear}}

	==Mazda Rotary Pickup (1947-1977)==
	{{Infobox Automobile
	\| image = ]
	\|name=Mazda Rotary Pickup
	\|manufacturer=]
	\|class=] ]
	\|production=1974-1977
	\|body_style=2-door truck
	\|engine=1.3 L '']''
	\|related=]<br>]
	}}
	The '''Rotary Pickup''' ('''REPU''') from ] was the world's first and only ]d ]. It was sold from 1974 to 1977 and appears to have been available only in the ] and ]. Toyo Kogyo (Mazda) made trucks for ] in the ] as well as its own ]. These trucks shared many of the same parts, but the Rotary Engined Pickup (REPU) had a 4-port ] 4-barrel carbureted engine, flared fenders, battery mounted under the bed, a different dash, front grille, and round taillights.

	It is estimated that just over 15,000 total units were built. Most were made for the 1974 model year, due to the ] putting a damper on sales, Mazda restamped many of the 1974 models with a prefix "S" designating it as a "1975" model. Approximately 700 units were built for the 1976 model year. Mazda invested in a moderate redesign for the 1977 model, updating electrical systems, adding an additional {{Convert\|4\|in\|mm}} cab stretch for more comfort, and adding a 5-speed manual transmission with different differential gearing. However, after about 3,000 units, the REPU was discontinued due to poor sales.

	'']'' magazine was impressed with the "smooth, quiet power" and the "nice" interior. Price at the time was about US$3500, and observed fuel economy was {{convert\|16.5\|mpgus\|lk=off }}.

	Most of the trucks are found on the west coast of the US, and they continue to be sought out by enthusiasts.

	Like many of the other Mazda rotary vehicles, the REPU was raced. Its most notable finish was an overall victory at the 1975 ] ] at the hands of drivers ] and ].
	{{clear}}

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	{{North American Mazda vehicles}}

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