

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
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My dashboardThe Mazda BT-50 range has expanded for 2023, with new variants at the top and bottom of the range.
Like the Isuzu D-Max it is based on, a smaller Isuzu-made 1.9-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine with 110kW of power and 350Nm of torque is now on offer. The new engine option, available only in a new base XS grade, lowers the cost of entry to the BT-50 range by $3000.
The 2023 Mazda BT-50 range now opens at $33,950 before on-road costs for the entry-level BT-50 XS 4×2 1.9 single cab chassis.
The new engine will be offered in 4×2 single-cab chassis, 4×2 dual-cab pickup and 4×4 dual-cab pickup body styles, with a six-speed automatic the only available transmission.
You can no longer get the up-spec GT, SP and Thunder with a six-speed manual transmission, though a three-pedal option remains in lesser trims. Tyre pressure monitoring is now standard on all trim levels from the XTR and up.
Mazda recently revealed a new variant called the LE, which takes the mid-range XTR and adds a range of accessories. It’s available exclusively as a dual-cab ute with the larger 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and an automatic transmission.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis, Drop Side, or Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis, Drop Side, or Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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The Mazda BT-50 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XS and the most expensive being Thunder.


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2 Months Ago
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| 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 | 1,380 mm |
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Mazda BT-50
The cheapest Mazda BT-50 is the XS that starts from $35,370.
See all Mazda BT-50 PricingThe most expensive Mazda BT-50 is the Thunder that starts from $74,095.
See all Mazda BT-50 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mazda BT-50 is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: XT, XTR, GT, LE, SP and Thunder.
See all Mazda BT-50 towing capacityThe largest Mazda BT-50 is the Thunder which measures 1870mm wide, 5470mm in length and sits 1790mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda BT-50 is the Thunder which has 140kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Mazda BT-50 is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda BT-50 is the Thunder which weighs 3100 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda BT-50 uses Diesel.
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