DecodedCarsMazda B Pickup
5 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2009
- Class
- Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.3L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 23–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2009 B Pickup in brief
The 2009 Mazda B Pickup is a small pickup truck offered with 2 engines (2.3L 4-cyl and 4.0L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway), 20% better than the 2009 small pickup truck average of 19.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mazda B Pickup has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009, classed as Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 23 MPG.
How the 2005 B Pickup compares
The 2005 Mazda B Pickup is a standard pickup truck offered with 3 engines (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl and 4.0L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), 39% better than the 2005 standard pickup truck average of 16.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
2009 B Pickup pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 20% better than the average 2009 small pickup truck (19.2 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 47 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
B Pickup changes by model year
- 2009
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2009 B Pickup
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | 22 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 23 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 Suzuki Equator | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mazda. How we calculate this →