2007 Mazda B3000 Review
Ford Motor Company has owned a controlling interest in Mazda since 1996, and this association has moved into the area of platform sharing. The Mazda line of pickup trucks and the Ford Ranger share a similar platform. Mazda has named its B line of trucks after the size of the engine for several years now, and the B3000 gets its name from its 3.0 liter V-6 engine. This engine is capable of 148 horsepower, and is coupled with a choice between a 5 speed manual and a 5 speed automatic transmission. Both transmissions are equipped with overdrive. The B3000 comes with four wheel drive, and has front disc, and rear drum brakes standard. (more…)
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The Mazda B series trucks are closely related to the Ford Ranger. There are three basic models, with the difference being mainly the size of the engine. The number in the name relates to the engine capacity. The B400 is powered by a 4.0 liter V6 that is capable of 207 horsepower. It is available in either 5 speed manual or 5 speed automatic. Whereas most reviewers have been favorably impressed with the performance and economy of the smaller engines in this series, they are not as impressed with the V6. There is a 19.5 gallon tank, and the MPG estimates are 16 in the city, and 19-20 highway. 
The association between Mazda and Ford Motor Company has led to the line of Mazda small trucks to be based on the popular Ford Ranger design. The B2300 is the most economical Mazda entry into the small pickup truck field. It is powered by a 2.3 liter I4 DOHC 16-valve engine that produces 143 horsepower at 5250 RPM. You have a choice of 5 speed manual or 5 speed automatic. You are limited to only one body style which is the regular cab with room for three passengers on its standard bench front seat. It is a rear wheel drive truck, and four wheel drive is not available on the B2300. There is a standard six foot cargo bed.