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 LDV T60 Comparison
Mazda BT-50
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LDV T60
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2025 Mazda
BT-50
vs
2025 LDV
T60
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
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
7.8
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Based on the Mazda BT-50 SP (4x4)
Based on the LDV T60 MAX PLUS (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
73L - 75L
577 to 698 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,400 - $74,095
$41,042 - $92,990
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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
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
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
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, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 130kW - 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 310Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
