7.9
2025 Mazda BT-50 review
There's a mid-life update looming, but the Mazda BT-50 is a great-value ute right now, especially in premium SP trim.
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Josh Nevett
Mazda BT-50 vs BYD Shark 6 Comparison
Mazda BT-50
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BYD Shark 6
2024 Mazda
BT-50
vs
2024 BYD
Shark 6
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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7.9
NA
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Based on the Mazda BT-50 SP (4x4)
Based on the BYD Shark 6
Best suitable for...
Towing
Off-roading
WorkFuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
60L
474 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$35,520 - $74,095
$57,900
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives like an SUV
- Well-calibrated ADAS
- Premium cabin materials
Misses
- Expensive with options
- Rivals have more grunt
- Infotainment upgrade isn't worth $5000
NA
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
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Alloy Wheels Special 18 Inch (+$1,406)
- Bullbar (+$3,892)
- Canopy (+$6,209)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
- Rubber Floor Mats - Front & Rear (+$164)
Colours Available
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
- Red Volcano
- Concrete Grey
- Gun Blue
- Ingot Silver
- Rock Grey
- True Black
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 260Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 - 16.5 | - | |
