2006 Mazda B3000

The CarCody take

The 2006 Mazda B3000 is a rear-wheel-drive gasoline pickup in the standard pickup trucks 2WD class. This configuration has a 3.0 L six-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Its official EPA ratings are 16 MPG city, 21 MPG highway and 18 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,700, and tailpipe CO2 is listed at 493.72 g per mile. Buyers comparing pickups can use the combined figure as a broad fuel economy reference, while the city and highway ratings show the separate estimates. The B3000 is identified as part of Mazda’s B Pickup family, and its body type is listed as a pickup. Its rear-wheel drive, gasoline fuel and manual transmission specify the drivetrain and powertrain combination covered by these figures. The annual cost and emissions figure add further points to consider when estimating ongoing fuel use.

Who it suits. It suits pickup shoppers looking for a rear-wheel-drive gasoline model with a manual transmission. Buyers considering fuel use should note its 18 MPG combined rating and $3,700 annual EPA fuel cost.

Overview

The 2006 Mazda B3000 is a gasoline-powered pickup in Mazda’s B Pickup family. Its EPA classification is Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, and it uses rear-wheel drive. The listed configuration pairs a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission.

EPA fuel economy is 16 mpg in city driving and 21 mpg on the highway, for a combined rating of 18 mpg. The EPA-estimated annual fuel cost is $3,700. Tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are listed at 493.72 grams per mile. These figures provide a useful baseline for comparing fuel use, but they do not describe cargo capacity, towing ability, cabin equipment or maintenance needs.

Key features

• Powertrain: 3.0 L 6-cylinder gasoline engine with a 5-speed manual transmission.
• Drivetrain and body: Rear-wheel drive pickup.
• EPA class: Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD.
• Fuel economy: 16 city, 21 highway and 18 combined mpg.
• Tailpipe emissions: 493.72 g/mile of CO2.

Pricing

No purchase price, trim-specific price or financing term is provided. The available ownership-cost figure is the EPA-estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700; it is a fuel estimate, not a complete budget for insurance, maintenance, repairs or registration.

Platforms

No software platform or connected-service information is provided for this model.

Who it's for

The B3000 may suit buyers comparing older rear-wheel-drive pickups who prefer a manual transmission and want a published fuel-economy baseline. The EPA figures also let fleet operators compare its estimated fuel use with other vehicles, though this information alone is not enough to assess payload, towing, operating condition or whole-life fleet cost.

For buyers focused on gasoline cost, the key tradeoff in the supplied figures is the 18 mpg combined rating alongside a $3,700 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate. Individual fuel spending will depend on use and fuel prices.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The engine, transmission, drivetrain, EPA class and fuel-economy figures are clearly specified, making basic comparisons straightforward.
• Cons: The supplied information gives no purchase price, truck capacity, equipment details, reliability record or maintenance costs, limiting a broader ownership assessment.

Alternatives

Browse Mazda cars for more models. The listed alternatives are later Mazda passenger vehicles rather than direct pickup substitutes: 2026 Mazda 3 4-Door 2WD, 2026 Mazda 3 4-Door 4WD, 2026 Mazda 3 4-Door 4WD, 2026 Mazda 3 5-Door 2WD, 2026 Mazda 3 5-Door 2WD, 2026 Mazda 3 5-Door 4WD, 2026 Mazda 3 5-Door 4WD and 2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD.

Verdict

The 2006 Mazda B3000 is defined here by a specific, simple configuration: a 3.0-liter gasoline V6, five-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Its EPA rating is 18 mpg combined, with estimated annual fuel costs of $3,700 and tailpipe CO2 emissions of 493.72 g/mile. Those numbers can support an initial fuel-cost comparison, but a buying decision also requires details about price, condition and the truck’s practical capabilities that are not available here.