

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 2023 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 $35,370 for the XS variant and topping out at $74,095 for the Thunder variant.
There are 7 variants of the BT-50 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2021.
The 2023 BT-50 was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mazda BT-50 include 1.9 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/350Nm) and 3.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (140kW/450Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic with manual mode or 6-speed manual manual transmissions. 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 XS 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 | 1,380 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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2023 Mazda BT-50
The cheapest Mazda BT-50 is the XS variant that starts from $35,370.
See all Mazda BT-50 PricingThe most expensive Mazda BT-50 is the Thunder variant 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 variant which measures 1870mm wide, 5470mm in length and sits 1790mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 140kW of power and 450nm of torque are the XT, XTR, GT, LE, SP and Thunder variants.
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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