Our test truck was equipped with a passenger airbag that could be switched off when necessary. Excellent solution to the current airbag problem. The premium sound system produces rich sound, and was enhanced by a 6-disc CD changer, which we did not use. Mounted along the rear wall of the cab, the disc changer is out of reach while driving, and hampers operation of the cargo cover. Large exterior mirrors, generous glass area, and a high driving position contribute to excellent visibility.
Seats are very comfortable, more so with the height-adjustable seatbelts that come standard.
Seat fabric is attractive and feels particularly durable. In between the seats of our test truck was a deep console with dual cupholders that could accommodate Super Size Sprites side by side. We do wish that the audio storage slots at the bottom of the console would vanish, however, leaving a smooth console floor. More than one person admired the B4000 we drove. Dressed in a crimson metallic with silver-painted alloy wheels and a helping of chrome accents, the Mazda turned plenty of heads.