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About the Mazda BT-50
The new Mazda BT-50 is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $25,570 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the XT variant and topping out at $53,790 for the GT.
There are 3 variants of the BT-50 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2015.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (nullkW/0Nm) and 3.2L turbo diesel common rail (nullkW/0Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2016 BT-50 is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
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Power to Weight
65.99 - 86.73 kW/t
41.51 kW/t
86.73 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7.6 - 9.2 L/100km
6.5 L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
872 - 1,056 km
551 km
1,231 km
Price
$25,570 - $53,790
$18,990
$63,990
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
2,720 kg
3,500 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,275 - 6,000 kg
4,435 kg
6,000 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,500 - 3,500 kg
1,800 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
201 - 237 mm
171 mm
314 mm
Payload Capacity
1,082 - 1,533 kg
790 kg
1,533 kg
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2016 Mazda BT-50 Reviews
2016 Mazda BT-50 Price
XT
XTR
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $53,790 |
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $51,790 |
*excl. on-roads
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2016 Mazda BT-50 Specs
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2016 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.
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda BT-50?
The Mazda BT-50 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 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 $25,570.
The most expensive Mazda BT-50 is the GT that starts from $53,790.
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.