The 5th Gen Mazda B-Series pickup was launched in 1998 and was available as a 2 door or 4 door pickup with engines that ranged from 2.2L I4 to 4.0L I6, with manual or automatic transmissions and front or four wheel drive options available. The 5th Gen Mazda B-Series was also sold in other markets as the Ford Ranger and Ford Courier. Production of the Mazda B - Series ended in 2006.