The cargo bed stretches six feet and provides convenient hooks on the floor. Indentations in the box support partitions to segment cargo. The tailgate detaches quickly without special tools. The optional U-shaped bed extender, made from stainless steel tubing, flips out to rest on the tailgate. It can be useful for hauling large, bulky cargo although it won't hold back dirt and other loose items.
Dual Sport models rely on a monochromatic treatment with body-colored bumpers, flared fenders and lower front fascia. (The name is derived from a motorcycle suited for pavement or dirt.) Mazda's Dual Sport has the elevated stance of a four-wheel-drive truck because it rides on the same the hiked-up suspension as the 4x4. But Dual Sport is a two-wheel-drive machine, just like the pre-runner trucks that off-road race teams use to survey a desert race course.
Four-wheel-drive Mazdas drop the Dual Sport name but keep the same monochromatic look. Next Page