Max Davies
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2026 Mazda BT-50 review
As with its D-Max sister model, the Mazda BT-50's base 1.9L engine has been replaced by a new 2.2L turbo-diesel, bringing sweeping advances.
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Mazda BT-50 vs Chevrolet Silverado
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2025 Mazda BT-50 - XS
1.9 L, 6-speed auto, Single Cab Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
From $36,400
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2025 Chevrolet Silverado - Ltz Premium
6.2 L, 10-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Petrol, 4x4
From $134,500
excl. on-roads
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Overview
Variant
XS
Variant
Ltz Premium
Body type
Cab Chassis
Body type
Utility
Engine size
1.9 L
Engine size
6.2 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 350Nm
Power and torque
313kW / 624Nm
1086km
710km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
2
Doors
4
Seats
2
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
1.9 L
Engine size
6.2 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
8cyl
1086km
710km
Power
110kW at 3600 rpm
Power
313kW at 5600 rpm
Torque
350Nm at 1800 rpm
Torque
624Nm at 4100 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Transmission
10 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
76 L
Fuel tank capacity
91 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.8 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
7.9 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
6.6 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
184g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 12,000 km
Length
5320 mm
Length
5931 mm
Height
1800 mm
Height
1930 mm
Width
1870 mm
Width
2086 mm
Ground clearance unladen
235 mm
Ground clearance unladen
228 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Front track
1743 mm
Rear track
1570 mm
Rear track
1728 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Wheelbase
3745 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
3574 kg
Kerb weight
5626 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3000 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3300 kg
Tare weight
1565 kg
Tare weight
2494 kg
Braked towing capacity
3000 kg
Braked towing capacity
4500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
255/65 R17 110S
Front tyres
275/60 R20 115S
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
9.0x20
Rear tyres
255/65 R17 110S
Rear tyres
275/60 R20 115S
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
9.0x20
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
8
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
no
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor includes display, active without turn signal, includes trailer coverage and seat vibrate
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
no
Active lane control
no
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
Full And Part-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
yes
Approach angle
29.6°
Approach angle
21°
Departure angle
24.6°
Departure angle
21°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Standard
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
2
Number of speakers
7
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
13.40 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
yes
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
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