Mazda B-Series

Name: 2003 Mazda B-Series
Brand: Mazda

EPA MPG: NA

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CR's Take

The B-Series, a clone of the Ford Ranger, never lets you forget you're driving a truck. Handling is fairly responsive, but the ride is stiff and choppy. The 3.0-liter V6 is pleasant enough and adequately powerful. An overhead-cam 4.0-liter V6 and a 2.3-liter four-cylinder are also available. A smooth-shifting five-speed automatic is available across the line. Extended-cab models offer four doors, but the rear seat is fit only for cargo, not people. The front seats are thinly padded and mounted too low. You won't find a crew-cab model unless you consider the Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

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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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2003 Midsized pickup trucks Ratings

2003 Mazda B-Series

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Dodge Dakota

$3,150 - $4,800

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

$4,875 - $5,450

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Ford Ranger

$3,300 - $5,825

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Nissan Frontier

$4,025 - $6,625

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Toyota Tacoma

$4,025 - $9,575

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

extended cab

regular cab

3 front, 2 rear

4WD, Rear

2.3-liter 4 (135 hp)
3-liter V6 (147 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.