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2009 Mazda B-Series Truck Review

July 9, 2009

STYLING | 6 out of 10

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a Ford Ranger wearing different clothes
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convenient dashboard design
ConsumerGuide

more brightwork around the grille and headlamps
J.D. Power

The 2009 Mazda B-Series' styling isn’t as notable as its functionality. As Edmunds puts it, the 2009 Mazda is "essentially a Ford Ranger wearing different clothes."

TheCarConnection.com notes that very few sources have much to say about the Mazda 2009 B-Series' outward appearance, except for Kelley Blue Book, which comments that for 2009, Mazda performs "a front-end freshening, with more brightwork around the grille and headlamps and a raised 'power dome' hood."

Edmunds reports that the Mazda 2009 B-Series has remained true to its roots by staying relatively small while similar pickups have grown in size, remaining a "true compact." Car and Driver expresses disappointment that there is no four-door club cab available, although an extended cab is an option.

Car and Driver considers the interior of the 2009 Mazda B-Series dated: "no hiding the fact that the fundamental design work on this truck...aesthetically, was done a decade ago." Edmunds agrees, stating that "the cabin has a dated feel." ConsumerGuide does note that the Mazda has a "convenient dashboard design with easy access to audio and climate controls." Autoblog reports "four different cabin configurations" for the 2009 Mazda B-Series and says "the interior is fairly elegant."

Conclusion

The 2009 Mazda B-Series trucks still look like their Ford Ranger counterparts—and reflect a design that’s nearly two decades old.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:a Ford Ranger wearing different clothesEdmundsconvenient dashboard designConsumerGuidemore brightwork around the grille and headlampsJ.D. Power The 2009 Mazda B-Series' styling isn’t as notable as its functionality. As Edmunds puts it, the 2009 Mazda is "essentially a Ford Ranger wearing different clothes." TheCarConnection.com notes that very few sources have much to say about the Mazda 2009 B-Series' outward appearance, except for Kelley Blue Book, which comments that for 2009, Mazda performs "a front-end freshening, with more brightwork around the grille and headlamps and a raised 'power dome' hood." Edmunds reports that the Mazda 2009 B-Series has remained true to its roots by staying relatively small while similar pickups have grown in size, remaining a "true compact." Car and Driver expresses disappointment that there is no four-door club cab available, although an extended cab is an option. Car and Driver considers the interior of the 2009 Mazda B-Series dated: "no hiding the fact that the fundamental design work on this truck...aesthetically, was done a decade ago." Edmunds agrees, stating that "the cabin has a dated feel." ConsumerGuide does note that the Mazda has a "convenient dashboard design with easy access to audio and climate controls." Autoblog reports "four different cabin configurations" for the 2009 Mazda B-Series and says "the interior is fairly elegant." ConclusionThe 2009 Mazda B-Series trucks still look like their Ford Ranger counterparts—and reflect a design that’s nearly two decades old. 2009 MAZDA B-SERIES STYLING | [6 out of 10] Edmunds: "a Ford Ranger wearing different clothes" ConsumerGuide: "convenient dashboard design” J.D. Power: "more brightwork around the grille and headlamps" The 2009 Mazda B-Series' styling isn’t as notable as its functionality. As ...

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The GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are newer trucks that don't offer much better crash-test performance or styling, but their five-cylinder engines are more powerful than the Mazda's big V-6. Both models also now offer a V-8 for 2009. The Ford Ranger is a near-identical twin of the 2009 Mazda B-Series, but it offers more trims, an off-road package, and an intermediate 3.0-liter V-6 that used to have E85-burning capability.

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