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2007 Mazda B-Series Extended Cab

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Overview

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2007 Mazda B-Series Extended Cab Review

By KBB.com Editors

Although the B-Series pickup bears the Mazda nameplate, it is actually a thinly disguised Ford Ranger. As Mazda does not build trucks for the U.S. market and Ford is its parent company, the economic advantage of this arrangement should be obvious to all. Available in Regular and extended Cab Plus configurations, the compact B-Series trucks compete well with the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, but are no match for the larger and more powerful trucks from Nissan, Dodge and Toyota. Other than its styling, the obvious advantage of buying the B-Series over its Ford twin is Mazda's longer standard powertrain warranty, which is four-years/50,000 miles for the Mazda versus three-years/36,000 miles for the Ford.

You'll Like This Car If...

If you need a compact pickup that is inexpensive to own and operate, but want something a bit more stylish than the Ford Ranger, the B-Series is your best bet.

You May Not Like This Car If...

If you need a pickup to haul heavy loads or transport four people on a regular basis, you may want to look at one of the larger mid-size or full-size V8-powered choices.

What's Significant About This Car?

A tire pressure monitoring system is made standard on all models.

Driving the B-Series Extended Cab

Driving Impressions The B-Series with four-wheel drive makes a great off-road warrior, as its high ground clearance and compliant double-wishbone front suspension allow it to move over almost any barrier. The four-wheel-drive...

system is easily engaged by merely pressing a button on the dash. Once engaged, the two-speed transfer case allows choosing between four-wheel high or four-wheel low. The B-Series' four-wheel-drive system is intended only for off-road use or very slippery surfaces and cannot be permanently engaged during normal driving.

Favorite Features

Sporty Interior Trim
The B-Series' sporty interior trim is in keeping with the Mazda image.

New Grille
A new grille brightens the base B-Series.

2007 Mazda B-Series Extended Cab Details

Interior

The B-Series puts the Mazda sport treatment onto the base Ranger interior. Seats have a richer pattern and the instrument panel features white-faced gauges and a revised center stack. Cab Plus models provide space behind the seats for luggage or groceries. The flip-down jump seats are best used for short trips only.

Exterior

To set the B-Series apart from the Ford Ranger, Mazda performs a front-end freshening, with more brightwork around the grille and headlamps and a raised "power dome" hood. The Regular Cab models feature six- and seven-foot beds. The extended Cab Plus models have a longer wheelbase and a six-foot bed.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

The base B-Series truck includes a 143-horsepower 2.3-liter engine, a five-speed manual transmission, anti-lock brakes (ABS), two front cup holders, dual side mirrors, AM/FM stereo, cloth split-bench seat, power steering, tachometer and steel wheels.

Optional Equipment

Trim levels for the B-Series include SE, Dual Sport and Cab Plus SE. You can order your B-Series with four-wheel drive, a five-speed automatic transmission, power windows, power locks, sliding rear window, cruise control, keyless entry, 3.0-liter V6 engine (Regular Cab), 4.0-liter V6 (Cab Plus), limited-slip rear differential, 16-inch alloy wheels and a rear tonneau cover.

Under the Hood

The standard 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine is geared toward the economy-minded—those who use their trucks for light-duty hauling and around-town driving. With the five-speed manual, the 2.3 performs adequately, although you have to get it past 4,000 rpm to feel any inspired acceleration. Of the two V6 engines, we prefer the 4.0-liter. The 3.0-liter does not impress us with its performance or fuel economy. Unfortunately, the 4.0-liter is available only with four-wheel drive.

2.3-liter in-line 4
143 horsepower @ 5250 rpm
154 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3750 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 24/29 (manual), 21/26 (automatic)

3.0-liter V6
148 horsepower @ 5200 rpm
180 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3900 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/23 (manual), 17/21 (automatic)

4.0-liter V6
207 horsepower @ 5250 rpm
238 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/21 (2WD automatic), 17/20 (4WD manual), 15/19 (4WD automatic)

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2007 Mazda B-Series Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

8.3

Out of 10

Based on 221 Ratings for the 1998 - 2009 models.

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Value

8.8/10

Quality

8.6/10
Reliability

8.9/10

Performance

8.4/10
Comfort

8.4/10

Styling

8.6/10

Dam fine truck, looks new in & out!

By bigmac (GA) on Tuesday, April 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 81,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Under Kelly Blue Book..fun to drive"

Cons: "no power windows no cruise"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I'm the 3rd owner..1st owner had it 1 month and traded..2nd owner had it 10 years and traded..I've owned it 1 year and added a lot of stuff..New tires,tonneau cover, flowmaster dual exhaust, new stuff under the front end..Spent all its life in Florida & Georgia. I'm 72 years of age and downsizing to 1 car."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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Definately Got My Money's Worth

By Paulie Mazda (NJ) on Tuesday, April 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 123,600

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought this truck as a left-over, and it had also been a demo model, so I got a good deal on it. It has never broken down. I learned to drive a stick on an '86 B2200, and I owned a '97 B2300 before this one. They have all been great little trucks. The only bad thing is that it's not 4WD. My mechanic has never seen a car with a better/hotter heater. I'm sorry that these and the Rangers aren't made any more."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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undervalued pickup

By rik on Tuesday, July 24, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 108,888

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 9/10

Pros: "pretty looking solid built truck"

Cons: "with 19 mpg could be better"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This truck is a great compact truck. With same specs as the ranger and a more beautiful exterior I don't understand why the ranger sells for more money. I would choose my baby b3000 4x4 any day over the less attractive ford ranger."

4 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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1998 Mazda B2500

By SN95 Mustang Fan (NC) on Sunday, July 08, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 117,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 8/10

Pros: "reliable, good gas mileage, great value"

Cons: "doesn't have a blue oval on the hood"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My dad bought the truck used but the previous owner only had a few months. He loved it the whole time and used it a lot. It has done heavy hauling and the transmission survived years of backing a camper up a steep driveway repeatetly as he tried to fit in in the small garage. It has always gotten great gas mileage and has only had one major repair. the steering arm bent when the truck went way too fast over a huge pothole. i learned stick on it and now drive it. I love it."

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Getting ready to sell to my son ...

By Chuck (GA) on Thursday, March 29, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 88,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Price, maintenance costs and mpg"

Cons: "a bit sluggish accelerating with the AC running"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"but this has been the best pickup i have ever owned. Averaging over 28 mpg since I bought it new in 2004: I'm impressed!"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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good basic truck/transportation

By John (FL) on Friday, March 16, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 69,000

10 8.0

overall rating 8 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 7/10
Performance: 7/10
Styling: 7/10
Comfort: 7/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Living in a townhouse, this truck is all I need for home needs. It'll carry or tow 1,400 lbs. I use it to commute to work, 25 miles each way with over 3 dozen traffic lights. This truck gives me 27 mpg on my commute. Its a base model, 4 cyl, manual shift with a/c. Its not refined, but its reliable."

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