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Mazda B2000

Mazda B2000
Photo: Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The official data lists 13 versions of the Mazda B2000 (1984–1987), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1987
Markets
United States
Engines
2.0 L to 2.6 L
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.0 L/100 km (EPA)

What kind of truck was the Mazda B2000?

The B2000 was a compact pickup in Mazda’s B-series, a line of trucks that began with the B1500 in 1961. Its open bed and straightforward layout gave it a practical role in Mazda’s range alongside the company’s passenger cars. The UC-generation B2000 was sold in the United States for the 1984–1985 model years.

Generation and engines

The US-market B2000 belongs to the UC generation, dated 1984–1985. Its listed engine range runs from 2.0 L to 2.6 L and includes petrol and diesel versions.

How economical was the Mazda B2000?

US EPA figures give the B2000 a best combined rating of 26 MPG and a lowest listed consumption of 9 L/100 km. EPA testing differs from European WLTP and NEDC procedures and Canada’s 5-cycle procedure, so figures from different markets are not directly comparable.

Where was the B2000 sold?

The B2000 versions listed here were sold in the United States from 1984 to 1987. Mazda’s B-series pickups also reached other markets, where names and specifications varied.

Questions and answers

Was the Mazda B2000 a car or a truck?

It was a compact pickup truck from Mazda’s B-series.

What years was this B2000 generation sold?

The UC generation is dated 1984–1985; US-market B2000 versions are listed for 1984–1987.

What engines were available?

The listed range spans 2.0 L to 2.6 L and includes petrol and diesel versions.

What was its best official fuel economy?

The best combined US EPA rating listed is 26 MPG; the lowest listed consumption is 9 L/100 km.

B2000 B2000 (1984–1985)

Mazda B2000 B2000
Photo: Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Model codes: UC · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
19842.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19842.0 LPetrol4-speed manual22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(CALIF) CA model2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(CALIF) CA model2.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(DIESEL)2.2 LDiesel5-speed manual26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA243 g/km
1984(CALIF) CA model2.2 LDiesel5-speed manual26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA243 g/km

Versions outside these generations

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1986–1987(FFS)2.0 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1987(FFS)2.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS)2.2 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1987(FFS)2.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1987(FFS)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.