

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
4 Months Ago
The 2021 Mazda BT-50 is a ute offered in cab-chassis (double-cab) or pick-up (double-cab) body styles. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $36,550 for the XT variant and topping out at $68,990 for the Thunder variant.
There are 4 variants of the BT-50 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2020.
The 2021 BT-50 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
The Mazda BT-50 is only available with a diesel engine that produces 140kW and 450Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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The Mazda BT-50 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XT and the most expensive being Thunder.


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2025
$37,900
2025
$40,400
2024
$43,520
2025
$54,240
2025
$64,520
2025
$71,950
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,320 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,870 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,160 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,315 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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2021 Mazda BT-50
The cheapest Mazda BT-50 is the XT variant that starts from $36,550.
See all Mazda BT-50 PricingThe most expensive Mazda BT-50 is the Thunder variant that starts from $68,990.
See all Mazda BT-50 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mazda BT-50 is 3500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Mazda BT-50 towing capacityThe largest Mazda BT-50 is the Thunder variant which measures 1870mm wide, 5470mm in length and sits 1790mm tall.
All variants of the Mazda BT-50 have a maximum power of 140kW and 450nm of torque.
The Mazda BT-50 is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda BT-50 is the XT variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3100 kg.
The Mazda BT-50 uses Diesel fuel.
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