Mazda B-Series evolution

Mazda's long-running compact pickup line — from the 1961 B1500 to Ford Ranger-based models.
5 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

B-Series B1500 (1st gen)1961–1965

1961

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New generation

B-Series B1500 (1st gen)

📅 1961–1965

Original B1500 pickup; 1.5L OHV I4; Mazda's first light truck

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B-Series / Proceed (2nd gen)1965–1977

1965

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New generation

B-Series / Proceed (2nd gen)

📅 1965–1977

B1500/B1600/B1800; sold as Proceed in Japan, basis for Ford Courier

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B-Series (3rd gen)1977–1985

1977

B1600/B1800/B2000, plus 2.2L diesel B2200 from 1981

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B-Series (UF)1985–1998

1985

B2000/B2200/B2600, Cab Plus extended cab; basis for Ford Ranger (US)

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B-Series (UN)1998–2006

1998

Ford Ranger-based, built at AutoAlliance Thailand; Fighter/Bravo/Drifter names

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