Mazda B-Series

Name: 2001 Mazda B-Series
Brand: Mazda

EPA MPG: NA

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RECALL ALERT: There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

CR's Take

The Mazda B-Series and similar Ford Ranger are our top-rated compact pickups. But this category has few winnersand even these never let you forget youre in a truck. Handling is secure, though the ride is stiff. The 3.0-liter V6 is pleasant enough. Inside, the seats are low and their padding is thin. As with other pickups, a switch lets you shut off the passenger-side air bag. Four doors are available in extended-cab models, but the rear seat is fit for cargo only. The Explorer Sport Trac is the crew-cab version of this truck. Reliability of the 4WD model has fallen to much worse than average. A 4.0-liter V6 was recently added; a new 2.3-liter Four is also available.

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2001 Midsized pickup trucks Ratings

2001 Mazda B-Series

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Dodge Dakota

$3,100 - $4,475

EPA MPG 15 mpg

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

$4,100 - $4,575

EPA MPG 17 mpg

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2001 Ford Ranger

$3,100 - $4,825

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Nissan Frontier

$3,375 - $6,200

EPA MPG 16 mpg

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2001 Toyota Tacoma

$3,600 - $8,675

EPA MPG 18 mpg

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Features & Specs

extended cab

regular cab

3 front, 2 rear

4WD, Rear

2.3-liter 4 (140 hp)
3-liter V6 (150 hp)
4-liter V6 (207 hp)

5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
4-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.