2001 Mazda B-2500 Review
More power, fresh styling.
2001 B-2500 Review Summary & Specifications
Fresh styling and clever equipment options make Mazda's popular B-Series pickups even more attractive and practical for 2001. The option of a new 207-horsepower V6 engine upgrade propels the B4000 ahead of all import competitors.New Dual Sport brings a sporty trim variation in monochromatic treatment with the raised suspension of a rugged 4x4 truck.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Bob Plunkett |
| Model Lineup | B2300 (NA); B3000 ($14,755); B4000 ($19,375) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter sohc V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 140-hp 2.3-liter inline-4; 150-hp 3.0-liter ohv V6; 207-hp 4.0-liter sohc V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | standard: ABS, dual front airbags, three-point seatbelts with force-limiting pretensioners, child restraint seat anchor brackets |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Twin Cities, Minnesota; Edison, New Jersey |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-222-5500 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mazdausa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 12225 |
| Model Tested MSRP | B4000 SE Cab Plus 4 4x4 ($22,220) |
| Standard Equipment | limited-slip rear axle, Cab Plus 4 with rear jump seats, two rear access doors, AM/FM/6-disc in-dash CD, power controls for windows, locks, mirrors, remote keyless entry, step tubes, 16-inch aluminum wheels, 245/75/R16 OWL all-terrain tires |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | |
| Destination Charge | 560 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 22780 |
| Horse Power | 207 @ 5250 |
| Torque | 238 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/20 |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 201.7/70.3/67.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | 58.6/57.3 |
| Turning Radius | 43.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/53.8/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.6/15.3/40.3 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 5900 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 9.97 |
| Curb Weight | 3571 |
| Stock Tires | P245/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 |