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	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 2.2L ] being offered in the '''B2200''', with the smaller 2.0L engine phased out after that year. The ] engine was gone for 1989, replaced by a new family of Mazda powerplants. The 2 wheel drive version of this 3rd generation Mazda B-Series pickup is one of the most influential, iconic vehicles in the modern customization world. In the late 1980s into the early 1990s it became an icon of the lowered MiniTruck scene. ~~Amongst this style of extremely lowered/customized pickups, it stands alone! Though not the first, it is the trend-setter of this style.~~		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 2.2L ] being offered in the '''B2200''', with the smaller 2.0L engine phased out after that year. The ] engine was gone for 1989, replaced by a new family of Mazda powerplants. The 2 wheel drive version of this 3rd generation Mazda B-Series pickup is one of the most influential, iconic vehicles in the modern customization world. In the late 1980s into the early 1990s it became an icon of the lowered MiniTruck scene.

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Motor vehicle

Mazda B-Series (North American)

Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	1972-2008
Body and chassis
Class	Pickup truck

Motor vehicle

Mark 1 B1600, B1800
Overview
Production	1972–1979
Assembly	Hiroshima, Japan
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door compact
Layout	FR layout
Related	Mazda REPU
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L I4 1.8 L 1800 I4

Motor vehicle

Mark 2 B2000, B2200

Overview
Production	1980–1985
Assembly	Hiroshima, Japan
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door compact in standard and long bed
Layout	FR layout
Related	Ford Courier
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L F/MA I4 2.0 L FE I4 2.2 L I4

Motor vehicle

Mark 3 B2000, B2200, B2600

Overview
Production	1986–1993
Assembly	Hiroshima, Japan
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door compact
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L FE I4 2.2 L F2 I4 2.6 L G54B I4 2.6 L G6 I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
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Motor vehicle

Mark 4 B2300, B3000, B4000

Overview
Production	1994–1997
Assembly	St. Paul, Minnesota Edison, New Jersey
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door compact 2-door extended
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Related	Ford Ranger
Powertrain
Engine	2.3 L OHC I4 3.0 L Vulcan V6 4.0 L Cologne V6
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
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Motor vehicle

Mark 5 B2500, B3000, B4000

Overview
Production	1998–2008
Assembly	St. Paul, Minnesota Edison, New Jersey
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door compact 2-door extended
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Related	Ford Ranger Ford Explorer Mercury Mountaineer Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L OHC I4 3.0 L Vulcan V6 4.0 L Cologne V6
Transmission	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
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See Mazda B-Series (International) for the non-North American version

From the first B-Series pickup truck, Mazda has used the engine displacement to determine the name. Thus, the B1500 had a 1.5 L I4 engine, and the new B4000 has a 4.0 L V6. For 2002, the name was changed to simply Mazda Truck in the United States. Mazda's partnership with Ford has resulted in the sharing of this vehicle—the Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger are essentially the same after 1994. Mazda B3000 are popular for their ability to jump long distances over ditches. The record holder for jumping a B3000 is Collin Watson, he jumped an impressive 100 yards into a farmers field in Canada. Till this day Colin Watson's record still holds.

In Japan, Mazda uses the Proceed name on its compact pickup trucks, and another line of larger trucks is available called the Mazda Titan. Other names used for this line include Mazda Bravo (Australia), Mazda Bounty (New Zealand), and Mazda Drifter (South Africa). However, it should be borne in mind that the Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger twins found inside North America are unrelated to the ones sold elsewhere. Those are engineered by Mazda, whereas the North American models are developed by Ford.

1972

The B-Series was introduced to the United States with the 1972 B1600. It was joined in 1974 by the similar rotary-powered Rotary Pickup. The engine was enlarged to 1.8 L for 1977's B1800.

Engines:

1972-1976 - 1.6 L (1586 cc) I4
1977-1979 - 1.8 L (1796 cc) 1800 I4

1980

The 1980 B2000 used a 2.0 liter F/MA 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 the international version, though the 2.0 L engine was updated that year.

The B-2000 was also available in a long bed version which was given the model name Sundowner - a reference to nomadic Australian herders who would make camp wherever they were at sundown.

Engines:

1980-1984 - 2.0 L (1970 cc) F/MA I4
1985 - 2.0 L (1998 cc) FE I4
1982-1985 - diesel 2.2 L (2209 cc) I4

1986

A new B-Series was introduced in 1986 and was produced until 1993. A 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission were offered. Part-time four wheel drive was an option. The 2.6 L Mitsubishi-powered B2600 was introduced in 1987. This year also saw the Mazda 2.2L straight-4 being offered in the B2200, with the smaller 2.0L engine phased out after that year. The Mitsubishi engine was gone for 1989, replaced by a new family of Mazda powerplants. The 2 wheel drive version of this 3rd generation Mazda B-Series pickup is one of the most influential, iconic vehicles in the modern customization world. In the late 1980s into the early 1990s it became an icon of the lowered MiniTruck scene.

Engine options:

B2000
- 1986-1987 - 2.0 L (1998 cc) FE I4
B2200
- 1987-1993 - 2.2 L (2184 cc) F2 I4, 85 hp (63 kW)
B2600
- 1987-1988 - 2.6 L (2555 cc) G54B I4, 102 hp (76 kW)
- 1989-1993 - 2.6 L (2606 cc) G6 I4, 121 hp (90 kW)

1994

The North American 1994 Proceed/B-Series was new, the design having been merged with the Ford Ranger. 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 manual transmission returning to the options sheet. Extended cab 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) OHC I4, 98 hp (73 kW)
- 1995-1997 - 2.3 L (2311 cc) OHC I4, 112 hp (84 kW)
B3000
- 1994 - 3.0 L (2983 cc) Vulcan V6, 140 hp (104 kW)
- 1995-1996 - 3.0 L (2983 cc) Vulcan V6, 145 hp (108 kW)
B4000
- 1994-1997 - 4.0 L (4016 cc) Cologne V6, 160 hp (119 kW)

1998

North America saw an entirely new Ranger/Proceed/B-Series again for 1998, with a larger base engine. An available 5-speed automatic transmission was a novelty. The 1999 B-Series added four doors, a first in the extended-cab pickup truck market. A refresh and updated 4.0 L V6 came in 2001.

Engine options:

B2500
- 1998-2001 - 2.5 L (2507 cc) OHC I4, 119 hp (89 kW)
B3000
- 1998-2001 - 3.0 L (2957 cc) Vulcan V6, 150 hp (112 kW)
B4000
- 1998-2000 - 4.0 L (4025 cc) Cologne V6, 160 hp (119 kW)
- 2001 - 4.0 L (4025 cc) Cologne V6, 207 hp (154 kW)

2002 Facelift

The facelifted 2002 model will reportedly be the last B-Series to be offered in North America due to the closure of the Twin Cities Assembly plant that produces the pickup in 2008.

Engine options:

2002-present - 2.3 L (2300 cc) I4, 135 hp (101 kW)
2002-2003 - 3.0 L (2957 cc) Vulcan V6, 147 hp (110 kW)
2004-present - 3.0 L (2957 cc) Vulcan V6, 154 hp (115 kW)
2002-present - 4.0 L (4025 cc) Cologne V6, 207 hp (154 kW)

References

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Mazda automobile timeline, North American market, 1980s–present

Type	1980s										1990s										2000s										2010s										2020s
Model year	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5
Subcompact	GLC	GLC																														Mazda2				Mazda2
							323				323/Protegé
Compact																Protegé				Protegé					Mazda3						Mazda3				Mazda3					Mazda3
	626			626					626
Mid-size														626					626					Mazda6						Mazda6					Mazda6
																Millenia
Full-size									929				929
Sport compact													MX-3
									MX-6					MX-6
Sports											MX-5 Miata								MX-5 Miata								MX-5 Miata										MX-5 Miata
	RX-7						RX-7							RX-7										RX-8
Minivan																											Mazda5						Mazda5				Mazda5
										MPV											MPV
Subcompact crossover																																					CX-3						CX-3	CX-3
																																									CX-30
																																											MX-30
Compact crossover/SUV												Navajo										Tribute							Tribute					CX-5				CX-5
																																												CX-50
Mid-size crossover																												CX-7																		CX-70
																												CX-9									CX-9								CX-90
Pickup	B-Series						B-Series								B-Series				B-Series												B-Series
Legend/Notes	Vehicles exclusive to Canada Vehicles exclusive to Mexico Vehicles exclusive to Canada and Mexico

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