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About the Mazda BT-50
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2023 Mazda BT-50 is classified as a Cab Chassis which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the B19E generation, starting from $33,900 MLRP for the XS (4x2) and topping out at $68,100 for the THUNDER (4x4).
There are 70 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2023. The BT-50 is built in Thailand and is available with Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection , equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to 4x2.
Other powertrain options include:
- Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to 4x2
- Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to 4x4
- Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to 4x4
The BT-50 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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C/chas
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| XT (4x2) STANDARD TRAY | $35,200 | $35,200 |
| XS (4x2) STANDARD TRAY | $35,200 | $35,200 |
| XT (4x2) | $35,300 | $35,300 |
| XS (4x2) | $36,900 | $36,900 |
| XT (4x4) | $37,100 | $41,500 |
| XT (4x4) STANDARD TRAY | $39,700 | $41,900 |
Dual C/chas
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| XT (4x2) | $41,700 | $41,700 |
| XT (4x2) STANDARD TRAY | $44,900 | $44,900 |
| XT (4x4) STANDARD TRAY | $46,200 | $52,800 |
| XT (4x4) | $50,400 | $54,100 |
| XTR (4x4) | $51,000 | $51,000 |
| XTR (4x4) STANDARD TRAY | $56,600 | $56,600 |
Dual Cab P/up
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| XS (4x2) | $41,000 | $41,000 |
| XT (4x2) | $42,000 | $42,000 |
| XTR (4x2) | $44,100 | $44,100 |
| XS (4x4) | $46,700 | $46,700 |
| XT (4x4) | $47,100 | $52,600 |
| XTR (4x4) | $53,100 | $55,500 |
| XTR (4x4) LE | $54,900 | $54,900 |
| GT (4x4) | $57,200 | $60,200 |
| SP (4x4) | $58,700 | $61,100 |
| THUNDER (4x4) | $63,000 | $68,100 |
2d Freestyle Cab Chassis
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| XT (4x2) STANDARD TRAY | $38,100 | $38,100 |
| XT (4x2) | $38,600 | $38,600 |
| XT (4x4) | $40,200 | $57,900 |
| XT (4x4) STANDARD TRAY | $42,500 | $48,800 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Mazda BT-50 Specs
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2023 Mazda BT-50 Dimensions
1790mm
1870mm
5320mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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The BT-50 tray measures 1571mm long, 1530mm wide (1120mm between the arches) and 490mm deep.
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2023 Mazda BT-50 Safety Rating
The Mazda BT-50 wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating with a 2020 date stamp, based on tests conducted on the related Isuzu D-Max. This rating applies to all variants bar the recently-launched BT-50 Thunder.
Against 2020 criteria, category scores included 83 per cent for adult occupant protection, 89 per cent for child occupant protection, 67 per cent for vulnerable road user protection and 84 per cent for safety assist.
It’s worth noting the BT-50’s unique front end compared to its Isuzu twin garnered a slightly weaker pedestrian protection score (from 69 per cent).
All Mazda BT-50 models come standard with the following safety features:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-departure warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Turn assist
- Driver attention monitoring
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Driver’s knee airbag
- Front-centre airbag
Automatic models also feature lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control.
2023 Mazda BT-50 Fuel Economy
The new 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine uses a claimed 7.0L/100km.
With the 3.0-litre, the 2023 Mazda BT-50 consumes 7.7L/100km on the combined cycle in the automatic-only 4×2 dual cab ute. The same figure applies to the manual 4×4 dual cab ute.
4×2 dual cab chassis and 4×4 dual cab ute models consume 8.0L/100km when equipped with an automatic transmission.
All single-cab chassis and Freestyle cab chassis models consume 8.0L/100km.
| Mazda BT-50 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| XS (4x2) | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km |
| XS (4x2) STANDARD TRAY | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km |
| XT (4x2) | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| XT (4x2) STANDARD TRAY | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| XT (4x4) | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| XT (4x4) STANDARD TRAY | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Mazda BT-50?
All Mazda BT-50’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Mazda BT-50 drive?
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The 2023 Mazda BT-50 XS comes with a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine with 110kW of power and 350Nm of torque, mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.
All other BT-50 models use a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine with 140kW and 450Nm, mated with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic.
2023 Mazda BT-50 Warranty
The Mazda BT-50 is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with roadside assistance for the same period.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.
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Mazda BT-50 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda BT-50 is the XS (4x2) that starts from $33,900.
The most expensive Mazda BT-50 is the THUNDER (4x4) that starts from $68,100.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda BT-50 is 3500Kg offered by the following variants
- XT (4x2) STANDARD TRAY
- XT (4x2)
- XT (4x4)
- XT (4x4) STANDARD TRAY
- XTR (4x2)
- XTR (4x4)
- XTR (4x4) LE
- XTR (4x4) STANDARD TRAY
- GT (4x4)
- SP (4x4)
- THUNDER (4x4)
The largest Mazda BT-50 is the THUNDER (4x4) which measures 1942mm wide, 5470mm in length and sits 1790mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda BT-50 is the THUNDER (4x4) which has 140kW of power from its Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection engine.
The Mazda BT-50 is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda BT-50 is the THUNDER (4x4) which weighs 3100 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda BT-50 uses diesel.