7.8
2024 Mazda BT-50 GT Thunder Pro review
The Thunder Pro is the most capable BT-50 you can buy from a Mazda dealer, with much of the aftermarket work taken care of.
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Mike Costello
Mazda BT-50 vs LDV T60 Comparison
Mazda BT-50
LDV T60
2024 Mazda
BT-50
vs
2024 LDV
T60
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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7.8
7.6
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Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Based on the LDV T60 MAX LUXE (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
73L - 75L
621 to 720 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$35,520 - $74,095
$30,516 - $49,463
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tangible driving improvement
- Best seats in the business
- Trusty, efficient Isuzu diesel
Misses
- Price is getting up there
- Interior tech outclassed by Ranger
- Save cash by adding similar upgrades to a lower grade
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good value on offer
- 4x4 = standard across the range
- Better second-row than big-name rivals
Misses
- Not the most refined thing to drive
- Lacking any active safety tech
- No capped-price service plan
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
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Colours Available
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
- Red Volcano
- Concrete Grey
- Gun Blue
- Ingot Silver
- Rock Grey
- True Black
The 2023 LDV T60 Max is available in the following colours:
- Blanc White
- Lava Grey
- Metal Black
- Jewel Blue
- Maple Leaf Orange
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1996 - 2776 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 2.0L, 2.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 110kW - 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3400 - 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 360Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 - 16.5 | 15.9 - 17 | |
