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2002 Mazda B-2300 Review
More power, with neat looks on road and off.
2002 B-2300 Review Summary & Specifications
Mazda's truck benefits from Ford's engineering, but adds its own style. Its 207-horsepower V6 engine propels it to the top of the import class. Dual Sport trim emulates the tough look a racer's pre-runner, while a trick new Off-Road package makes the Mazda more desirable for off-roading in 2002.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Bob Plunkett |
| Model Lineup | 2WD: B2300 Regular Cab ($12,840), B3000 Dual Sport Regular Cab ($15,470), B3000 Dual Sport two-door Cab Plus ($17,890), B4000 Dual Sport four-door Cab Plus ($19,685); 4WD: B3000 two-door Cab Plus ($20,375), B4000 four-door Cab Plus ($22,430) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 135-hp 2.3-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4, 147-hp 3.0-liter ohv 12-valveV6, 207-hp 4.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, dual front airbags, three-point seatbelts with force-limiting pre-tensioners, child restraint seat anchor brackets |
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| 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 | 12840 |
| Model Tested MSRP | B4000 four-door Cab Plus 4x4 ($22,430) |
| Standard Equipment | (B4000 4x4) limited-slip rear axle, skid plates, tow hooks, AM/FM/CD stereo, air conditioning, carpeting, cloth upholstery |
| Destination Charge | 585 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | (4x4) Off-Road Package ($1,350) includes 31x10.5R15 white outline tires, side step tubes and bed rail caps, bucket seats, center console, CD and MP3 player, automatic-dimming mirror with compass; Convenience Package ($695) includes leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt column, cruise control, bed liner, bed extender; Power Package ($795) includes power windows, locks and mirrors, remote keyless entry |
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| Price as Tested | 25855 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 207 @ 5250 |
| Torque | 238 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/19 |
| Wheelbase | 125.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 202.9/70.3/67.5 |
| 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 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5900 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 9.97 |
| Curb Weight | 3571 |
| Stock Tires | 31x10.5R15 all-terrainz |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 |
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