Meet the All-New Mazda BT-50
When you hear the name “Mazda,” you probably think of dynamic roadsters and sporty crossovers. However, the Mazda Motor Company also offers a pickup truck in some markets. And those markets are about to receive the all-new Mazda BT-50. Here’s what this stylish, rugged vehicle has to offer.
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Get to know the Mazda BT-50
The Mazda BT-50 debuted way back in 2006, but it hasn’t received a refresh in nine years. The redesigned Mazda BT-50 sports a bold look, which seems to take inspiration from the front end of the CX-9. The model is based on Isuzu’s trusted line of pickup trucks but designed with Mazda’s Kodo Soul of Motion aesthetic philosophy. The result is a truck that’s decidedly sleek and modern. On the inside, it’s crafted to go above and beyond what you’d expect from a pickup truck and provides drivers with a comfortable, upscale ride.
The Mazda BT-50 seats five people and boasts a maximum payload of 2,348 pounds. On top of that, it’s powerful enough to tow up to 7,716 pounds. Under the hood, this refreshed truck sports a 3.0-liter diesel engine that pumps out 187 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. Currently, there are no available estimates on the model’s fuel efficiency.
Speculation
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While the Mazda BT-50 is about to be fully redesigned, we expect a few features to be retained between generations. These include necessities like four-wheel drive and standard smartphone compatibility, as well as available accessories like a nudge bar and an air intake snorkel for driving though dusty conditions. We also expect chassis cab models to make a comeback.
It would be nice to see a larger display in place of the current standard 7-inch touch screen, but this wouldn’t be a deal-breaker for any driver.
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Availability
Currently, there are no plans to bring the Mazda BT-50 to the North American market. However, around the world, the Mazda BT-50 is available in the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, Oceania, and Southeast Asia.
Kimiko Kidd is a native Daytonian. She graduated from Wright State University with degrees in environmental science and sociology. She loves her trusty old Honda Civic, but dreams of owning a 1974 Ford Falcon XB with a custom paint job and a vintage Kawasaki Z1000. In her free time, Kimiko can be found watercolor-painting, baking muffins, collecting rocks, playing old-school Nintendo games, writing her novel, sewing stuffed animals, and cosplaying as her favorite Mad Max characters. See more articles by Kimiko.