Mazda Titan
| Mazda Titan | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Mazda (1971–2000) Isuzu (2000–present) |
| Also called | Ford Trader |
| Production | 1971–present |
| Assembly | Japan: Fuchu, Hiroshima |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Body style | Truck (standard cab, crew cab) |
| Related |
Isuzu Elf Mazda Parkway |
The Mazda Titan is a commercial truck produced by Japanese automaker Mazda since 1971. From the fourth and sixth generation model, the vehicle had become a rebadged Isuzu Elf truck.
Mazda's original entry into the mid-sized truck class was the Mazda E2000 of January 1964. This, in turn had replaced the earlier . The E2000 came with a standard bed ("EVA12"), with a three-way dropside bed ("EVA12S"), and as a long-wheelbase dropside ("EVA32S"). The truck had a 81 PS (60 kW), 2.0 litres (1,985 cc) (VA) which had also been used in the earlier D2000. At the time of introduction, the production target was 1,900 units per month. In 1970 a version called the E2500 was added to the lineup. It was fitted with the Perkins-developed "XA", a 2.5 litres (2,522 cc) diesel engine which produces 77 PS (57 kW). It's chassis code is "EXA".
The first Titan was presented in 1971, as a successor to the two-ton Mazda E2000. The box-section chassis rails were unusual for the class. Receiving the chassis code "EXB", the tilt-cab Titan retained the 2.5-litre "XA" diesel engine of the earlier E2000 without any change. For heavier duty usage, there was also the XB-engined Titan T2700: a 2.7 litres (2,701 cc) diesel version with four more horsepower (81 PS or 60 kW). A 2-litre petrol four was also available. In 1977, the Titan underwent a minor change and facelift. Along with a new grille and bumpers, the turn signals were bigger and more squared off and incorporated vents for the cabin. Most obviously, the old round "M" logo was replaced by the new corporate "MAZDA" logo.
The larger, 3.7-litre XC-engine also became available for heavier yet versions, offering 100 PS (74 kW). This generation Titan was also the first to provide the basis for the Australian-market 3-tonne truck badged "Ford Trader".
The second generation was announced in October 1980. Engine capacity increased to 4052 cc with the introduction of the new, six-cylinder ZB diesel engine. 2.0, 2.5, and 3-liter four-cylinder models were also available. This model also received a dual range (ten-speed) transmission, marketed as the "Two Way Shift." In 1982 the second generation Mazda Parkway bus version was introduced, based on the new Titan.
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