After 8 days of testing, we finally have a winner in our inaugural CarExpert Ute of the Year awards!
Mazda BT-50 vs Toyota HiLux Comparison
Mazda BT-50
Toyota HiLux
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Drives like an SUV
- Well-calibrated ADAS
- Premium cabin materials
- Expensive with options
- Rivals have more grunt
- Infotainment upgrade isn't worth $5000
- Noticeably more efficient in the city
- Smooth idle stop-start operation
- Retains 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity
- Stop-start tech can be fickle
- Bouncy and firm unladen ride
- Ageing interior design
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)
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 following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
Comparison
Reviews
There's a mid-life update looming, but the Mazda BT-50 is a great-value ute right now, especially in premium SP trim.
Josh Nevett
While it may have a silly name, the top-selling HiLux ute is now available with mild-hybrid tech that's claimed to improve fuel consumption.
Jack Quick
Ready To Buy
Specs
Type | ||
TURBO CDI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1898 - 2999 | 2393 - 2755 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 1.9L | 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 140kW | 110kW - 165kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3600 | 3000 - 5200 | |
Torque | ||
350Nm - 450Nm | 245Nm - 550Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 1800 | 1400 - 4000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
16.3 - 16.5 | 10.2 - 15.6 |