

Max Davies
2026 Mazda BT-50 review
Pros
- Improved performance over the 1.9L
- Solid road manners
- Undeniably strong as a runabout
Cons
- Still dearer than D-Max
- Still a little sluggish
- Still pricey to own over rivals
2 Months Ago
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 August of 2016.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/375Nm) and 3.2L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/470Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2017 BT-50 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis or Utility
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis or Utility
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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The Mazda BT-50 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XT and the most expensive being GT.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,124 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,850 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,703 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,220 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,306 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Mazda BT-50 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.




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Mazda BT-50
The cheapest Mazda BT-50 is the XT that starts from $25,570.
See all Mazda BT-50 PricingThe most expensive Mazda BT-50 is the GT that starts from $53,790.
See all Mazda BT-50 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mazda BT-50 is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: XT, XTR and GT.
See all Mazda BT-50 towing capacityThe 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.
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