7.8
2024 Mazda BT-50 GT Thunder Pro review
The Thunder Pro is the most capable BT-50 you can buy from a Mazda dealer, with much of the aftermarket work taken care of.
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2023 Mazda BT-50 vs 2024 LDV T60 Comparison
Mazda BT-50
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LDV T60
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2023 Mazda
BT-50
vs
2024 LDV
T60
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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7.8
7.8
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Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Based on the LDV T60 MAX PLUS (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
73L
650 to 679 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$41,042 - $52,095
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tangible driving improvement
- Best seats in the business
- Trusty, efficient Isuzu diesel
Misses
- Price is getting up there
- Interior tech outclassed by Ranger
- Save cash by adding similar upgrades to a lower grade
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Big changes to tech and spec
- Massive interior glow-up
- New rear coils improve ride
Misses
- Still not as refined as some rivals
- Still missing key safety tech
- Still no capped-price servicing
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
The 2023 LDV T60 Max is available in the following colours:
- Blanc White
- Lava Grey
- Metal Black
- Jewel Blue
- Maple Leaf Orange
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.9L, 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 - 16.5 | 15.9 | |
