2010 Mazda B-series Cab Plus 4 x 4 4.0L

The Mazda B-series has been around since 1994 and its 2010 model shows its age in spite of its newer packaging.  This is because this pick-up truck remains relatively unchanged, save for a few refinements here and there.  The 2010 Mazda B-series Cab Plus 4 x 4 4.0L is a step up from its base model and starts at a price of $ 24,395.00.  To get your money’s worth for this choice, you will need to upgrade to the 4.0L V6 engine to benefit from a horsepower of 207 hp and torque of 238 lb-ft, and combine it with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 5-speed automatic option doesn’t come cheap at $ 1,400.00.

The barest B-series is offered at a base price of $ 15,795.00.  It comes equipped with a 2.3L inline-4 that provides 143 hp, a 5-speed manual transmission, stability control system, antilock brake, front and side impact airbags, and a CD/MP3 player.  It also comes with air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps and some equipment for off-road adventures such as tow hooks and skid plates.  This vehicle is quite adept at towing though towing capacity is higher when equipped with an automatic transmission.  Notwithstanding V6 engine’s competence in towing and hauling, its fuel efficiency is one major concern.  The driving experience can be compared to how pick-ups were twenty years ago.  In this aspect, the B-series lags far behind its competitors.

The interior also reminds one of the past with its predominantly industrial medium gray plastic styling.  The extended cab comfortably seats four passengers as the rear seat area is best reserved for cargo use.  The cargo bed has its possibilities depending on how you look at it.  The options offered present possibilities as well.  The Sport Package throws in the Power sailmount foldaway mirrors, tilt steering, sport bucket seat, leather steering wheel, steering wheel mounted cruise control, power windows and door locks, Sirius satellite radio and the remote keyless entry with two transmitters.  The SE Plus Package includes all those mentioned in the Sport Package plus body color wheel flares, and a CD changer.

Depending on how one intends to use the 2010 Mazda B-series Cab Plus 4 x 4 4.0L, the choice can be right or wrong.  Its competitors in the likes of the Ford Ranger, the Chevrolet Colorado, the GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma are bigger, more modern, and more refined but will cost you more with an equipment level not much different from the B-series.  Choices can be more if a buyer is not too concerned with the bulk since an F-150, Ram 1500 or Silverado can easily enter the picture.  The 2010 Mazda B-series Cab Plus 4 x 4 4.0L is a dependable vehicle that comes in a reasonable price.  People seriously considering it should act a little quicker though since production of the Mazda B-series has officially ended and choices will boil down to the remaining units on Mazda lots.