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About the Mazda BT-50
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The Mazda BT-50 range has expanded for 2023, with new variants at the top and bottom of the range.
Like the Isuzu D-Max it is based on, a smaller Isuzu-made 1.9-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine with 110kW of power and 350Nm of torque is now on offer. The new engine option, available only in a new base XS grade, lowers the cost of entry to the BT-50 range by $3000.
The 2023 Mazda BT-50 range now opens at $33,950 before on-road costs for the entry-level BT-50 XS 4×2 1.9 single cab chassis.
The new engine will be offered in 4×2 single-cab chassis, 4×2 dual-cab pickup and 4×4 dual-cab pickup body styles, with a six-speed automatic the only available transmission.
You can no longer get the up-spec GT, SP and Thunder with a six-speed manual transmission, though a three-pedal option remains in lesser trims. Tyre pressure monitoring is now standard on all trim levels from the XTR and up.
Mazda recently revealed a new variant called the LE, which takes the mid-range XTR and adds a range of accessories. It’s available exclusively as a dual-cab ute with the larger 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and an automatic transmission.
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2023 Mazda BT-50 Price
XT
XTR
XS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.9L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD Single Cab Chassis | $35,370 |
| 1.9L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD 2d Drop Side | $38,733 |
| 1.9L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD Double Cab Utility | $44,310 |
| 1.9L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $52,930 |
LE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $64,295 |
Thunder
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $68,290 |
| 3.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $73,945 |
SP
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $63,390 |
| 3.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $68,510 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $57,390 |
| 3.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $62,510 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Mazda BT-50 Specs
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2023 Mazda BT-50 Dimensions
1800mm
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 Exterior
It’s based on the Isuzu D-Max, but its frontend styling owes more to Mazda crossovers like the CX-9. While the likes of the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rogue go for a more butch look, the BT-50 looks a little more, dare we say, elegant.
The 2023 BT-50 will also become the latest Mazda to gain a sporty-looking SP variant in 3.0-litre form. The new SP slots above the GT, and features a range of aesthetic tweaks.
These include a black grille and black 18-inch alloy wheels, as well as ‘Driftwood’ leather and black synthetic suede upholstery in the cabin.
Other black touches include the exterior mirrors, door handles, manual roller tonneau cover, sail-plane sport bar and wheel flares.
It’ll be available only as a 4×4 dual-cab pickup with the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, though like the GT it’ll offer a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions.
2023 Mazda BT-50 Interior
The BT-50 has a slightly different upper dash to the D-Max it’s based on, but these two vehicles’ interiors are otherwise essentially the same.
The rocker switches for the climate control look and feel solid and are satisfyingly damped, while the black headliner is nicer than the typical mouse-fur greys you’ll find in this segment.
But lesser BT-50s foibles remain, like a shelf at the base of the centre stack that isn’t rubberised, some mismatched plastics on the doors, and extensive use of piano black trim – including on the doors and centre console where it’s destined to get scratched.
Storage up front is good, with a fairly spacious centre console bin, dual glove boxes, and bottle holders that can fit 1L bottles. There are two cupholders in the centre console, one squared-off and one round – perfect for when you’re an Ice Break or Dare type of person and your partner or offsider prefers a carton of M.
2023 Mazda BT-50 Infotainment
While there’s wireless Apple CarPlay and a decently sized 9.0-inch screen, the BT-50’s infotainment is blown away by the Ford Ranger and its 10.1- or 12-inch touchscreens with their crisper graphics, quicker response times and more intuitive interface.
The BT-50 uses the same user interface as the D-Max, and like the Isuzu it features some physical shortcut buttons underneath the display including a dedicated Home button.
The Mazda’s analogue instruments are a bit more elegant than the Isuzu’s, but the identical information screen between them is too small. Also, unlike most cars, the fuel icon doesn’t point to the side of the vehicle that the filler door is on – a small detail, but an odd one to get wrong.
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.
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda BT-50?
The current prices for all BT-50 4×4 automatic variants are $418, $390, $673, $496, and $312 for the first five services through to 75,000kms.
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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.
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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 3500 kg 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) and 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 3.0L TURBO CDI 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.