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2009 Mazda B-Series Truck Quality Review

July 9, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

roomy cab with a standard three-place front bench seat
Cars.com

the interior is well isolated from engine, wind, and road noise
ConsumerGuide

designed for the active person
Autoblog

The 2009 Mazda B-Series trucks are surprisingly comfortable, but don't expect a luxurious ride.

Overall, the 2009 Mazda B-Series is "designed for the active person who needs to haul stuff like jet skis, scuba gear and mountain bikes," says Autoblog. There's plenty of room for all that gear in the generous 6-foot bed, reports Cars.com, adding that "occupants get a fold-down armrest, and storage pockets are installed on the seatbacks." ConsumerGuide also likes the "better-than-average behind-seat storage space" of the regular cab and indicates the extended version "can carry lots of stuff."

ConsumerGuide notes that the 2009 Mazda's extended "cab model has slightly more seat travel and seatback recline angle than class rivals," but Kelley Blue Book advises that the small jump seats behind the front row are "best used for short trips only." Car and Driver says there's "not much passenger space" in the Mazda 2009, although Cars.com reports a "roomy cab with a standard three-place front bench seat." As for Mazda B-Series' standard cab vs. extended, the latter offers slightly more headroom and storage room behind the seats, but beyond this, there's little difference between the two.

ConsumerGuide says that "interior materials are appropriate for the price, and all models we've tested have been solidly built." As for noise, this source reports "the interior is well isolated from engine, wind, and road noise," though the Mazda 2009 is not "as car-quiet as the Dodge Dakota." According to Kelley Blue Book, the seats of the 2009 Mazda "have a richer pattern and the instrument panel features [more readable] white-faced gauges."

Conclusion

It's a pickup truck—a vehicle historically built for utility, not comfort—but the 2009 Mazda B-Series is better in this regard than many similar vehicles.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:roomy cab with a standard three-place front bench seatCars.comthe interior is well isolated from engine, wind, and road noiseConsumerGuidedesigned for the active personAutoblog The 2009 Mazda B-Series trucks are surprisingly comfortable, but don't expect a luxurious ride. Overall, the 2009 Mazda B-Series is "designed for the active person who needs to haul stuff like jet skis, scuba gear and mountain bikes," says Autoblog. There's plenty of room for all that gear in the generous 6-foot bed, reports Cars.com, adding that "occupants get a fold-down armrest, and storage pockets are installed on the seatbacks." ConsumerGuide also likes the "better-than-average behind-seat storage space" of the regular cab and indicates the extended version "can carry lots of stuff." ConsumerGuide notes that the 2009 Mazda's extended "cab model has slightly more seat travel and seatback recline angle than class rivals," but Kelley Blue Book advises that the small jump seats behind the front row are "best used for short trips only." Car and Driver says there's "not much passenger space" in the Mazda 2009, although Cars.com reports a "roomy cab with a standard three-place front bench seat." As for Mazda B-Series' standard cab vs. extended, the latter offers slightly more headroom and storage room behind the seats, but beyond this, there's little difference between the two. ConsumerGuide says that "interior materials are appropriate for the price, and all models we've tested have been solidly built." As for noise, this source reports "the interior is well isolated from engine, wind, and road noise," though the Mazda 2009 is not "as car-quiet as the Dodge Dakota." According to Kelley Blue Book, the seats of the 2009 Mazda "have a richer pattern and the instrument panel features [more readable] white-faced gauges." ConclusionIt's a pickup truck—a vehicle historically built for utility, not comfort—but the 2009 Mazda B-Series is better in this regard than many similar vehicles. 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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Other Choices:

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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