Tough ute gets sporty makeover: 2025 Mazda BT-50 scores sharper appearance and fresh tech following Isuzu D-Max's lead in targeting best-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

Tough ute gets sporty makeover: 2025 Mazda BT-50 scores sharper appearance and fresh tech following Isuzu D-Max's lead in targeting best-selling Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

18 Oct 2024 by Chris Thompson

One of Mazda’s most important models is getting a major overhaul, as the BT-50 ute takes on a series of safety and design upgrades. ...Read more
2025 Mazda BT-50 ute 'major new update' teased: Isuzu D-Max twin to get huge boost to take the fight to the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

2025 Mazda BT-50 ute 'major new update' teased: Isuzu D-Max twin to get huge boost to take the fight to the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

11 Oct 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Mazda has teased a photo of the new BT-50 ahead of the updated model’s world premiere on October 18. ...Read more
New CO2 limits won't be the end of utes and big 4WDs with the Mazda BT-50 to stay to fight the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

New CO2 limits won't be the end of utes and big 4WDs with the Mazda BT-50 to stay to fight the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

25 Aug 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Mazda’s rugged BT-50 isn’t going to be a victim of the federal government’s new emissions regulations. Mazda Australia’s marketing boss Alastair Doak said the BT-50 will ...Read more
Popular ute hit with another recall

Popular ute hit with another recall

23 Aug 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Australia's fifth-best selling ute, the Mazda BT-50, has once again been hit with a recall. Read more
Popular ute involved in wide-reaching safety recall: Over 50,000 Mazda BT-50s join the Isuzu D-Max in fuel pump-related campaign

Popular ute involved in wide-reaching safety recall: Over 50,000 Mazda BT-50s join the Isuzu D-Max in fuel pump-related campaign

14 Aug 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Australia’s fifth-most popular ute, the Mazda BT-50, has been hit with an urgent safety recall.According to the Federal Government’s Vehicle Recall notice board, 55,738 BT-50s built between 2020 and ...Read more
Ford versus Mazda! Sales battle heats up as 2024 Ford Ranger and Everest help edge the Blue Oval ahead of Mazda despite strong CX-5 and SUV sales

Ford versus Mazda! Sales battle heats up as 2024 Ford Ranger and Everest help edge the Blue Oval ahead of Mazda despite strong CX-5 and SUV sales

5 Jun 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Ford has overtaken Mazda in year-to-date sales following another huge month for the Ranger ute and its Everest SUV twin. Read more
2024 Mazda BT-50 gets an expensive entertainment upgrade to take the fight to the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max

2024 Mazda BT-50 gets an expensive entertainment upgrade to take the fight to the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max

3 Jun 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Mazda BT-50 owners can add a bit of luxe to their work ute. Read more
New variant and off-road mode for 2024 Mazda BT-50 ute that's on drive-away price offer to tempt buyers away from the Mitsubishi Triton and Isuzu D-Max

New variant and off-road mode for 2024 Mazda BT-50 ute that's on drive-away price offer to tempt buyers away from the Mitsubishi Triton and Isuzu D-Max

17 May 2024 by John Law

Mazda has made a number of small tweaks to the BT-50 ute for model year 2024 including a new variant and off-road mode. There are almost no price changes beyond the high-spec BT-50 SP dual cab ...Read more
2024 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X allegedly suffering rapid front tyre wear due to steering geometry issues, with Mazda BT-50 'twin-under-the-skin' also called out

2024 Isuzu D-Max and MU-X allegedly suffering rapid front tyre wear due to steering geometry issues, with Mazda BT-50 'twin-under-the-skin' also called out

19 Apr 2024 by James Cleary

Some owners of the current generation Isuzu D-Max ute and MU-X SUV, as well as the closely-related Mazda BT-50, are reporting on-going issues with accelerated front tyre wear they say is caused by a ...Read more
2024 Mazda BT-50 ute updated after sibling Isuzu D-Max, but when will it come to Australia?

2024 Mazda BT-50 ute updated after sibling Isuzu D-Max, but when will it come to Australia?

5 Apr 2024 by Chris Thompson

Mazda has updated its BT-50 ute sibling to the Isuzu D-Max with some altered styling and interior tech updates. Read more
Mazda BT-50 dropped from South African market! But will the Isuzu D-Max twin and Ford Ranger rival stick around in Australia?

Mazda BT-50 dropped from South African market! But will the Isuzu D-Max twin and Ford Ranger rival stick around in Australia?

12 Mar 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Mazda’s BT-50 ute has been dropped from yet another right-hand-drive market just weeks after it was discontinued in New Zealand.  ...Read more
"End of an era": Mazda BT-50 ute axed in New Zealand as low sales spell end for Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival - but its Australian future looks brighter

"End of an era": Mazda BT-50 ute axed in New Zealand as low sales spell end for Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival - but its Australian future looks brighter

22 Feb 2024 by Chris Thompson

Mazda New Zealand has announced it will remove its ute, the BT-50, from sale citing a changing market. Read more
2024 pricing for Mazda's entire range adjusted, including Mazda CX-5, CX-30, BT-50, Mazda3, and MX-5

2024 pricing for Mazda's entire range adjusted, including Mazda CX-5, CX-30, BT-50, Mazda3, and MX-5

20 Feb 2024 by Chris Thompson

Mazda Australia has confirmed a small pricing change to its line-up, almost a standard rise across all models, which took place as of January 1. Read more
Double recall: 2021 - 2023 Mazda BT-50 ute recalled for fire risk just days after its Isuzu D-Max sibling

Double recall: 2021 - 2023 Mazda BT-50 ute recalled for fire risk just days after its Isuzu D-Max sibling

13 Dec 2023 by Chris Thompson

While it might seem odd on the surface that the Mazda BT-50 is being recalled for exactly the same issue as the Isuzu D-Max only days later, those who know the two utes shared their development will ...Read more
It's time to move on from the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, these are the forgotten utes that you should consider! | Opinion

It's time to move on from the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, these are the forgotten utes that you should consider! | Opinion

8 Oct 2023 by Marcus Craft

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Australian ute market only consists of about four models because the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton tend to get the ...Read more
Sorry Ford fans, the Ranger Raptor is an overhyped and overrated ute | Opinion

Sorry Ford fans, the Ranger Raptor is an overhyped and overrated ute | Opinion

10 Sep 2023 by Marcus Craft

The launch of Ford’s latest-generation Ranger Raptor in September 2022 was greeted with a level of wild exuberance the likes of which I’ve never witnessed before. ...Read more
Switching teams? Why the Mazda BT-50 might turn into a Toyota HiLux twin to take on the Ford Ranger, Kia Tasman, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara

Switching teams? Why the Mazda BT-50 might turn into a Toyota HiLux twin to take on the Ford Ranger, Kia Tasman, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara

20 Aug 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Will the next all-new Mazda BT-50 be twinned with the upcoming Toyota HiLux? The ever-closer working relationship between the Japanese brands is prompting speculation on many coming joint venture ...Read more
Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2023

Best 4x4, off-roaders and light-commercial vehicles arriving in 2023

18 Jul 2023 by Tung Nguyen

If the global pandemic has taught us anything (in addition to good hand hygeine and covering your nose when you squeeze), it's that Aussies love to go off-roading when they can.The last few years ...Read more
New car delivery update: Can you have the Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger or Tesla Model Y you want today or will you have to wait? If so, how long?

New car delivery update: Can you have the Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger or Tesla Model Y you want today or will you have to wait? If so, how long?

16 Jul 2023 by James Cleary

Australian new vehicle sales for the first six months of 2023 are up a solid 8.2 per cent compared to the first half of 2022, and part of the reason may - at last - be improved supply. Read more
Toughen up! 2024 Mazda BT-50 dual-cab ute gets upgrades for more off-road ability and rugged looks to take on Toyota HiLux Rogue and Ford Ranger Wildtrak

Toughen up! 2024 Mazda BT-50 dual-cab ute gets upgrades for more off-road ability and rugged looks to take on Toyota HiLux Rogue and Ford Ranger Wildtrak

26 Jun 2023 by Chris Thompson

Mazda has given its two top-spec BT-50 utes a dose of rugged, with the SP and Thunder both soon available with a 'Pro' accessory pack that adds mechanical and styling upgrades to better take on the ' ...Read more
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