2008 Mazda B2300 Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Mazda B2300:

On-road driving was a positive experience with smooth, spunky acceleration and responsive brakes.

-- Edmunds.com

Most noteworthy improvement--a new quality of quietness.

-- New Car Test Drive

The raised driving position, which was extremely comfortable, offered great visibility.

-- The Auto Channel

Dual Sport model equally suited for on-road and off-road use.

-- The Car Connection

Four doors come in handy. You feel like you have a sedan at your disposal.

-- The Detroit News

Perhaps the best off-road performer of any compact pickup.

-- Truck Trend

What reviewers liked least about the Mazda B2300:

The interior is as functional and plain as ever.

-- Edmunds.com

Bed extender (optional) won't hold back dirt and other loose items.

-- New Car Test Drive

Double-wishbone suspension offers extremely stiff ride.

-- The Auto Channel

Mazda B2300 Comparisons:

Four-wheel-drive system is the same used on the Ford Explorer.

-- Auto.com

Mazda has a more generous warranty (than the Ranger).

-- Edmunds.com

V-6 engine propels the B4000 ahead of all import competitors.

-- New Car Test Drive

Best one-liner about the Mazda B2300:

We're here to tell you that the Ford Ranger and Mazda B-series are one and the same.

-- Edmunds.com

Jump seats definitely better suited to those with small posteriors.

-- The Auto Channel

Rock solid utility. No pretensions.

-- The Detroit News

Mazda boldly keeps it simple.

-- Truck Trend