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About the Mazda BT-50
The new Mazda BT-50 is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $25,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the XT variant and topping out at $53,140 for the GT.
There are 3 variants of the BT-50 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2009.
Engine options include 3.2L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/470Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/375Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2012 BT-50 is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
65.99 - 86.88 kW/t
42 kW/t
114.01 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7.6 - 9.2 L/100km
7.3 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
870 - 1,053 km
580 km
1,096 km
Price
$25,490 - $53,140
$18,990
$67,990
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
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,925 - 3,200 kg
2,710 kg
3,500 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,275 - 6,000 kg
4,480 kg
6,800 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,500 - 3,500 kg
1,800 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 - 237 mm
135 mm
314 mm
Payload Capacity
1,088 - 1,533 kg
726 kg
1,648 kg
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2012 Mazda BT-50 Specs
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2012 Mazda BT-50 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda BT-50
The most fuel efficient Mazda BT-50 is the XT with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda BT-50 that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mazda BT-50 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mazda BT-50 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.9 L/100km |
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.9 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 3.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km |
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km |
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 3.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 8.9 L/100km |
| 3.2L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda BT-50?
You should service your BT-50 at your authorised Mazda dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the BT-50's warranty.
2012 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 XT that starts from $0.
The most expensive Mazda BT-50 is the GT that starts from $53,140.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda BT-50 is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: XT, XTR and GT.
The largest Mazda BT-50 is the XTR which measures 1850mm wide, 5365mm in length and sits 1821mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda BT-50 is the XTR which has 147kW of power from its 3.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Mazda BT-50 is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda BT-50 is the XTR which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda BT-50 uses Diesel.