Mazda B Series

Those who spot a passing resemblance between the Mazda B series and the Ford Ranger can be congratulated – the vehicles come off the same production line at the Mazda factory in Thailand. The truck was originally launched in 1983 and was last updated in 2004, prior to a completely new model coming out in2006. Four versions are offered – a single cab, a stretched cab, a Freestyle (an elongated cab with bench seats in the rear) and a true double-cab. The smaller models are available in two and four wheel drive format while the double cabs are four-wheel drive. Single cabs are aimed at farmers and suchlike while the more expensive double cabs are for lifestylers with a penchant for getting in the rough occasionally.

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