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2003 Mazda Truck B4000 Dual Sport Cab Plus 4
Refinement and a powerful punch
Don Sherman / autoMedia.com
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The B4000 Dual Sport boasts a 4.0-liter SOHC V-6 netting 207 horsepower and 238 lb.-ft.
Chassis setup on two-wheel-drive B-Series models is fully conventional, pairing upper and lower control arms with coils up front and a solid axle on leaf springs in the rear. In this instance, the match-up works well, delivering a decently smooth and relatively compliant, well-controlled ride. We also liked the overall positive feel of the Dual Sport's power rack-and-pinion steering setup. Standard stoppers on the B-Series are vented discs/drums with anti-lock. They halted our test truck in very respectable 131 feet.
As a finishing touch, the B-Series comes with mass quantities of sound deadener for the entire cabin area. On a more visible level, quality-grade upholstery fabrics are found throughout the passenger compartment. In addition to a standard tachometer, the Dual Sport Cab Plus 4 also adds a host of other comfort and convenience touches, headed by power windows and locks plus an AM/FM/CD sound system. For 2003, five new colors are available, along with a new black cap for the front bumper, ISOFIX seat anchors, and a driver's vanity mirror.
Mazda has made significant enhancements to its compact-pickup line. The powertrain punch combined with across-the-board refinements will definitely uplift the spirits of new B-Series owners when they sit down to fill out this year's consumer-survey report cards. (www.mazdausa.com)
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