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About the Mazda BT-50
The new Mazda BT-50 is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $23,295 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the DX variant and topping out at $47,630 for the SDX.
There are 3 variants of the BT-50 available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/330Nm), 3L turbo diesel common rail (115kW/380Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (115kW/380Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2008 BT-50 is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
60.62 - 72.92 kW/t
55.25 kW/t
118.24 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
8.3 - 10.4 L/100km
8.1 L/100km
14 L/100km
Price
$23,295 - $47,630
$17,990
$55,690
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 5 years
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,809 - 3,083 kg
2,710 kg
3,400 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
4,875 - 5,500 kg
4,445 kg
6,200 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,250 - 3,000 kg
1,800 kg
3,200 kg
Approach Angle
24 - 32°
21°
37°
Departure Angle
26 - 27°
18°
33.5°
Ground Clearance Unladen
181 - 207 mm
177 mm
298 mm
Payload Capacity
1,162 - 1,449 kg
751 kg
1,449 kg
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2008 Mazda BT-50 Specs
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2008 Mazda BT-50 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda BT-50
The most fuel efficient Mazda BT-50 is the DX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda BT-50 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SDX with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 10.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Mazda BT-50 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
| 3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km |
| 3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km |
| 3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km |
| 3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 10.4 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 10.4 L/100km |
| 3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 10.4 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 10.4 L/100km |
2008 Mazda BT-50 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda BT-50?
The Mazda BT-50 offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mazda BT-50 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda BT-50 is the DX that starts from $23,295.
The most expensive Mazda BT-50 is the SDX that starts from $47,630.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda BT-50 is 3000 kg offered by the following variants: DX+, DX and SDX.
The largest Mazda BT-50 is the SDX which measures 1807mm wide, 5169mm in length and sits 1762mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda BT-50 is the SDX which has 115kW of power from its 3L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Mazda BT-50 is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda BT-50 is the SDX which weighs 3083 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda BT-50 uses Diesel.