What is BT 50 Mazda ?
The Mazda BT-50 is a compact/mid-size pickup truck produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda since 2006. It is a larger version of the predecessor B-Series pickup and is not sold in the Japanese and North American markets.
BT 50 Mazda Prices In South Africa
Mazda BT-50 2022 review: XS 1.9 dual cab – GVM test
Does it represent good value for the price? What features does it come with?
Our test vehicle, with 1.9-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel and six-speed automatic, has a list price of $42,590 plus ORCs. That’s in the ballpark of 4×2 rivals like Ford’s Ranger XL 2.2-litre Hi-Rider ($40,790) and Toyota’s HiLux Workmate 2.4-litre Hi-Rider ($42,795), but Mazda is offering drive-away pricing of $43,990 for ABN holders.
Mazda BT-50 2021 review: Thunder off-road test
Does it represent good value for the price? What features does it come with?
The BT-50 Thunder has a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of $65,990 (plus on-road costs) for the dual-cab 4×4 with a six-speed manual gearbox, and $68,990 (plus on-road costs) for the six-speed automatic transmission variant, our test vehicle.
The BT-50 Thunder is based on the until-now top-spec GT and, as such, its standard features include a 9.0-inch multimedia screen with sat nav, eight-speaker stereo, chrome heated exterior mirrors, heated front seats, eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control, auto dimming rear view mirror, 18-inch wheels, and LED daytime running lights and fog lights.
What does BT stand for in Mazda BT-50?
Additionally, Mazda poses the rhetorical question, what puts the ‘BT’ in BT-50? Before showcasing a range of shots of the BT-50 carrying brown trousers, bark transport, and baby trees.
Mazda and Ford used to build their pickups together for the European and Australian markets in Thailand, and the Japanese cousin of the Ranger was named BT-50
Is the BT-50 the same as a Ranger?
It is identical in the setup employed for the engine, transmission, steering and suspension. And that means that the BT-50 is a pretty good thing to drive.
Exclusively available in 4 x 4 Dual Cab Pickup form, the BT-50 SP comes with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions. With a new 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine, the new Mazda BT-50 XS grade presents an exciting entry into the BT-50 model range.