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William Stopford
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Isuzu D-Max vs Mazda BT-50
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
Overview
Variant
SX
Variant
XS
Body type
Cab Chassis
Body type
Cab Chassis
Engine size
2.2 L
Engine size
2.2 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
120kW / 400Nm
Power and torque
120kW / 400Nm
1101km
1101km
Warranty
6 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
2
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
2
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 166
CO2 Level (Combined): 183
CO2 Level (Urban): 212
Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 183
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 2164
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Rz4f
Engine (L): 2.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Engine
Engine (cc): 2164
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Rz4f
Engine (L): 2.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 20.1
Main Capacity (L): 76
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.7
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 20.1
Main Capacity (L): 76
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.7
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 2
Instrument Cluster 2 Screen Size (in): 4.20
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1101
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 684
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 14.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 41
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 34
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 12.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 29
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1101
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 684
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 14.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 41
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 34
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 12.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 29
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 163
Maximum Power (kW): 120
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 163
Maximum Power (kW): 120
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.9
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.9
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Power Steering
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Power Steering
Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Torsion
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Underbody Protection
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Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Platform Code: I-Grip
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Platform Code: TF
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 29.6
Departure Angle: 24.6
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 29.6
Departure Angle: 24.6
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12500
Front Overhang (in): 35.6
Front Overhang (mm): 905
Front Track (in): 61.8
Front Track (mm): 1570
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 235
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 41.0
Overall Height (in): 70.5
Overall Height (mm): 1790
Overall Length (in): 210.2
Overall Length (mm): 5340
Overall Width (in): 73.6
Overall Width (mm): 1870
Rear Overhang (in): 51.6
Rear Overhang (mm): 1310
Rear Track (in): 59.4
Rear Track (mm): 1510
Wheelbase (in): 123.0
Wheelbase (mm): 3125
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12500
Front Overhang (in): 35.6
Front Overhang (mm): 905
Front Track (in): 61.8
Front Track (mm): 1570
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 235
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 41.0
Overall Height (in): 70.9
Overall Height (mm): 1800
Overall Length (in): 209.4
Overall Length (mm): 5320
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 75.8
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 1926
Overall Width (in): 73.6
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 85.0
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2160
Overall Width (mm): 1870
Rear Overhang (in): 49.2
Rear Overhang (mm): 1250
Rear Track (in): 61.8
Rear Track (mm): 1570
Wheelbase (in): 123.0
Wheelbase (mm): 3125
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Location: Rear
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
LED Lights
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LED Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Gloss
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1450
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3197
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 5850
Gross Train Weight (lb): 12897
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6614
Payload Allowance (kg): 1350
Payload Allowance (lb): 2976
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1650
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3638
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1910
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4211
Tare Weight (kg): 1594
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 350
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1450
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3197
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 5850
Gross Train Weight (lb): 12897
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6614
Payload Allowance (kg): 1357
Payload Allowance (lb): 2992
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1643
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3622
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1910
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4211
Tare Weight (kg): 1587
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 350
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 86.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 89.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20221201
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 69.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20281231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 84.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Sx Crew Cab
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 86.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 89.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20220101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 67.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20281231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 84.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: D-Max 3.0 Dual Cab
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Interior Trim
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Luxury Trim
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
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