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Mazda B-Series (International)

Mazda B-Series
Mazda B2500 front 20080215.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Mazda
Production 1961–2009
Chronology
Successor Mazda BT-50
Ford Ranger
First generation
Mazda B1500 BUA61, all bodies.jpg
The first B1500 model: top left is the original truck, to the right the "Pickup", bottom left is the double-cab truck and on the bottom right is the "Light Van".
Overview
Production 1961–1965
Assembly Japan: Hiroshima
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door pickup truck
2-door double-cab pickup truck
2-door double-cab coupé utility
2-door van
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 L UA OHV I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,495 mm (98.2 in) (BUA)
2,590 mm (102.0 in) (BUB61)
Length 4,150 mm (163.4 in) (BUA61)
4,245 mm (167.1 in) (BUB61)
Second generation
1977 Mazda B1600 (9494089968).jpg
Mazda B1800 (New Zealand)
Overview
Also called Mazda Proceed
Mazda B1500/1600/1800
Mazda Rotary Pickup
Ford Courier
Production 1965–1977
Assembly Japan: Hiroshima
New Zealand
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door truck
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.3 L TC I4 (BTA67)
1.5 L UA OHV I4 (BUD61)
1.6 L NA I4 (BNA61)
1.8 L VB I4
1.3 L 13B
Dimensions
Wheelbase

2650 mm

2641 mm (REPU)
Length

4370 mm

4394 mm (REPU)
Width 1702 mm (REPU)
Height 1549 mm (REPU)
Third generation
Mazda-B2000.jpg
Overview
Also called Ford Courier
Mazda Proceed
Production April 1977–1985
Assembly Japan: Hiroshima, Japan
Colombia: Bogotá
Iran: Tehran (Bahman Group)
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door pickup, standard and long bed
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 L NA I4
1.8 L VC I4
1.8 L VB I4 (US)
2.0 L MA I4
2.0 L FE I4
2.2 L S2 diesel I4
Transmission 4/5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,715 mm (106.9 in) (SWB)
2,865 mm (112.8 in) (LWB)
Length 4,445 mm (175.0 in) (SWB)
4,740 mm (186.6 in) (LWB)
Fourth generation
1985-1988 Mazda B2000 Cab Plus 2-door utility 01.jpg
1985 Mazda B2000 Cab Plus (Australia)
Overview
Also called Ford Courier (pickup)
Ford Raider (wagon)
Ford Marathon
Mazda Bravo
Mazda Fighter
Mazda Magnum
Mazda Proceed
Production 1985–1998
Assembly Japan: Hiroshima
Colombia: Bogotá
South Africa: Pretoria
Zimbabwe: Willowvale (WMMI)
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door pickup
4-door pickup
4-door wagon
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related Mazda Proceed Marvie
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L FE I4
2.2 L F2 I4
2.6 L G54B I4 (Mitsubishi)
2.6 L G6 I4
2.2 L R2 diesel I4
2.5 L WL-T td I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed Automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 108.7 in (2,761 mm)
117.5 in (2,984 mm)
109.3 in (2,776 mm)
118.1 in (3,000 mm)
Length 182.7 in (4,641 mm)
198.8 in (5,050 mm)
Width 65.7 in (1,669 mm)
67.1 in (1,704 mm)
Height 61.8 in (1,570 mm)
61.6 in (1,565 mm)
66.1 in (1,679 mm)
65.9 in (1,674 mm)
Fifth generation
2005 Mazda Bravo (B2500) DX 2-door cab chassis (2011-12-06).jpg
Overview
Also called Mazda Bravo
Mazda Fighter
Mazda Proceed
Ford Courier (pickup)
Ford Everest (wagon)
Ford Ranger (pickup)
Production 1998–2006
Assembly Japan: Hiroshima
Colombia: Bogotá
Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna
South Africa: Pretoria
Taiwan: Zhongli
Thailand: Rayong (AAT)
Vietnam: Hai Duong (Ford Vietnam)
Zimbabwe: Willowvale (WMMI)
Body and chassis
Class Compact pickup truck
Mid-size SUV (Ford Everest)
Body style 2-door pickup
2-door pickup (extended cab)
4-door "Freestyle" pickup (suicide rear doors)
4-door pickup
5-door wagon (Ford Everest)
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.2 L F2 I4
2.6 L G6E I4
4.0 L Cologne SOHC V6 (2005-06, Australia)
2.5 L WL diesel I4
2.5 L WL-T TD I4
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic (4.0 V6 models only)
5-Speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,985 mm (117.5 in) (2WD)
3,000 mm (118 in) (4WD)
Length 4,998 mm (196.8 in) (without rear step bumper and licence plate holder)
5,005 mm (197.0 in) (with licence plate holder)
5,128 mm (201.9 in) (with rear step bumper)
5,135 mm (202.2 in) (with rear step bumper and licence plate holder)
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in) (without rear wheel arch extensions)
1,750 mm (68.9 in) (with rear arch wheel extensions)
Height 1,615 mm (63.6 in) (2WD, Single Cab & Stretch Cab)
1,625 mm (64.0 in) (2WD, Double Cab)
1,740 mm (68.5 in) (4WD, Single Cab & Stretch Cab)
1,750 mm (68.9 in) (4WD, Double Cab)
Curb weight 1,333 kg (2,939 lb)

The Mazda B-Series is a series of pickup trucks first manufactured in 1961 by Mazda. Since the launch of the B-Series, Mazda has used the engine displacement to determine each model's name; the B1500 had a 1.5 L engine and the B2600 had a 2.6 L engine. In Japan, the name Mazda Proceed was used for the compact pickup. Other names used for this line include Mazda Bravo (Australia), Mazda Bounty (New Zealand), Mazda Magnum/Thunder/Fighter (Thailand), and Mazda Drifter (South Africa).

Mazda's partnership with Ford resulted in both companies selling this vehicle under different names; Ford called its version the Ford Courier, and later the Ford Ranger. The Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger models sold in North America were developed by Ford, whereas models sold elsewhere under the same badge were engineered by Mazda.

Mazda's first vehicles were three-wheeled trucks, also known as auto rickshaws starting with the Mazda Mazdago in 1931, followed with the Mazda K360 in 1959, the , and the larger . One of the first four-wheeled trucks built was called the with a 1100cc air-cooled in-line two cylinder engine installed under the seat from 1958-1965.

The Mazda B-Series pickup truck was introduced in Japan in August 1961 as the B1500 (BUA61). This model was the only Japanese market model to be badged under the B-Series naming scheme, i.e. B1500. The BUD61 (second generation) that followed was the first model of the long-running "Proceed" series sold in Japan. It had a 1,484 cc OHV water-cooled engine with wet sleeve cylinders which produced 44 kW (59 hp; 60 PS), and a one-ton payload. This model also had a torsion bar front/leaf spring rear suspension, which was advanced for its time, giving it a relatively smooth ride. The B1500 was remodeled between late 1962 and September 1963; it received a new chassis code, BUB61. The BUB61 was more spacious; its cabin was extended by 80 mm (3.1 in) and it had a stretched body and wheelbase. The BUB61 had a new, upside-down, trapezoidal grille instead of the earlier full-width unit, with thirteen bars rather than nine, turn signals on the fenders, and more chrome trim—including a decor strip on the side.

In addition to the standard two-door "styleside" pickup truck body, a double-cab truck and a similar double-cab version called the "pickup", which had a fully integrated coupé utility body rather than the separate bed of the truck versions were produced. The "pickup" model was based on the light van; it had a two-door van model with a fold-down tailgate and an electrically powered window, which was rare in the Japanese market at the time. The light van (BUAVD) was introduced in September 1962, and two double-cab models followed shortly after. These three models were built on the shorter wheelbase chassis; when the longer chassis was introduced it was not deemed worthwhile to create new bodywork. These models were produced for only a few months. The B1500 was sleeker and considerably more powerful than its competitors in the Japanese market, but it was considerably more expensive and it failed to sell in the expected quantities.


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