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Mazda BT-50 Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Models & Specs

Mazda BT-50 Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Models & Specs

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Mazda might be able to claim one of the longest lineages for the BT-50 – that is, if it hadn’t had three separate names over its history.

The B Series ute was Mazda’s first foray, way back in 1964, which was replaced in 1992 by the well-known Bravo. By then, Mazda’s ute had grown from its workhorse roots to a series of two- and four-wheel-drive utes, with the choice of single and dual cab configurations. With the advent of the BT-50 in late 2006, Mazda updated the name, style and performance of its ladder-framed ute.

These days, a pair of diesel engines work across a range of body styles and drive configurations, with prices starting at $35,520 for the BT-50 XS (4X2) up to $74,095 for the BT-50 Thunder (4X4).

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7.0L/100km (combined)
Single Cab
6 Speed Automatic
Diesel
Rating Summary
Price and features
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Practicality
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Driving
9
Safety
9
Overview
Likes
Five-star ANCAP (2022)
Design/build quality
Load-hauling ability
Dislikes
Large GVM reduction to tow 3500kg
Single USB-C port for rear passengers
No driver’s seat cushion rake adjustment

Mazda BT-50 News

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Mazda BT-50 Accessories

Mazda offers 15 variants in its BT-50 range. There are five model grades - XS, XT, XTR, GT and SP - which stretch from mid-$30K to past $70K.

The overall level of equipment is high, for example, the entry-level XS is the only one with steel wheels, the rest have either 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels.

The XTR is the sweet spot in the range, with 18-inch alloys, LED front fog lights, daytime running lights (DRLs), side steps, keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, navigation and the pick-up gets a tub liner and tow bar with receiver, tongue and wiring harness.

Mazda BT-50 FAQs

What causes oil to leak from the gearbox in a 2016 Mazda BT-50 3.2 diesel?

First things first: are you sure the leak is coming from the gearbox and not the engine? It can be very hard to discern the difference in a manual car, although it’s easier in an automatic as the transmission fluid is usually a red colour.

Beyond that, oil can escape from a gearbox through a variety of places. The breather could be allowing fluid out, the pan seal could be leaking, the rear gearbox seal could be faulty or you could even have a cracked transmission casing. Don’t rule out a leaking drain plug, either, as this is a very common source of a leak. You might even find the leak is coming from somewhere within the transmission cooler and its plumbing.

2022 Mazda BT-50 with faulty steering geometry

It’s a bit hard to know what’s going on here. If a tyre is scrubbing on its inside edge, it’s often a problem with the camber settings (the amount of lean on the tyre from top to bottom). If it was realigned incorrectly, it’s conceivable that too much camber was removed and now the opposite problem is occurring where the outside edge is wearing too quickly. That said, sometimes incorrect toe-in and toe-out settings can cause similarly odd tyre wear.

Either way, this sort of problem should not be beyond the skills of a wheel alignment specialist to rectify without any mechanical changes to the vehicle or its suspension. In extreme cases, adjustable suspension bushes or mounting points can be fitted in place of the standard items to provide a greater range of adjustment. You may find that rectification is warranty issue, but if the misalignment came about through wear and tear or hitting a pothole or big bump, then it may not be covered by the factory warranty. Previous crash damage that has not ben repaired properly is also another common cause of weird tyre wear due to poor wheel alignment.

Why does my 2017 Mazda BT-50 go into limp mode while towing my 21-foot caravan?

It mightn’t seem like the vehicle is struggling, but when you consider that a caravan of this size can easily weight the best part of three tonnes, you can see how it puts a strain on every component of the vehicle towing it. It sometimes only takes a small hill or a headwind to push a towing vehicle into its discomfort zone. Do that long enough and eventually something will get hot enough to trigger the limp-home response.

But don’t rule out a check-up at a BT-50 or Ford Ranger (they’re the same vehicle under the skin) specialist who should be able to pinpoint the weak link, as well as offer solutions to stop it happening again. You might find you need a bigger transmission or engine oil cooler, or even a retune of the engine to bring it back to tip-top shape.

Accessories you’ve added can also make a difference. Have you, for instance, fitted a roof rack or larger wheels and tyres? A roof rack can add a lot of aero drag that has to be overcome, while bigger tyres can mess up the vehicle’s gearing, causing it to work harder for the same road speed as before.

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Mazda BT-50 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Mazda BT-50 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $35,520 and going to $50,782 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2025 Body Type: Other Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $42,020 Price to: $54,222
2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $46,060 Price to: $74,095
2025 Body Type: Single Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $35,520 Price to: $50,782
2024 Body Type: Other Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $38,390 Price to: $56,760
2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $40,260 Price to: $77,220
2024 Body Type: Single Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $31,680 Price to: $52,030
2023 Body Type: Other Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $34,320 Price to: $54,450
2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $35,420 Price to: $74,140
2023 Body Type: Single Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $30,360 Price to: $48,510
2022 Body Type: Other Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $30,910 Price to: $51,810
2022 Body Type: Dual Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP MAN Price from: $32,560 Price to: $71,940
2022 Body Type: Single Cab Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $26,400 Price to: $42,240
2021 Body Type: Other Specs: 3.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $28,160 Price to: $50,160
2021 Body Type: Dual Cab Specs: 3.2L Diesel 6 SP AUTO Price from: $29,040 Price to: $69,410
2021 Body Type: Extra Cab Specs: 3.2L Diesel 6 SP MAN Price from: $30,360 Price to: $54,560
2021 Body Type: Single Cab Specs: 3.2L Diesel 6 SP MAN Price from: $24,200 Price to: $43,450
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Mazda BT-50 Towing Capacity

The Mazda BT-50 has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg for the latest model available.
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Mazda BT-50 Colours

The Mazda BT-50 is available in seven colours - 'Ice White', 'Geode White', 'Ingot Silver', 'Concrete Grey', 'True Black', 'Sailing Blue' and the new 'Red Earth'. The latter was developed specifically for the new BT-50.

Concrete Grey Mica
Gun Blue Mica
Ice White
Ingot Silver Metallic
Red Volcano Mica
Rock Grey Mica
True Black Mica

Mazda BT-50 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Mazda BT-50 Dual Cab and Single Cab and Other vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Height x Width x Length: 1800x1870x5280 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2025 Body Type: Single Cab Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5320 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2025 Body Type: Other Height x Width x Length: 1800x1870x5280 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Height x Width x Length: 1785x1870x5280 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2024 Body Type: Single Cab Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5320 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2024 Body Type: Other Height x Width x Length: 1800x1870x5280 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Height x Width x Length: 1785x1870x5280 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2023 Body Type: Single Cab Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5320 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2023 Body Type: Other Height x Width x Length: 1800x1870x5280 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2022 Body Type: Dual Cab Height x Width x Length: 1785x1870x5280 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2022 Body Type: Single Cab Height x Width x Length: 1790x1870x5320 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2022 Body Type: Other Height x Width x Length: 1800x1870x5280 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
2021 Body Type: Dual Cab Height x Width x Length: 1815x1850x5373 mm Ground Clearance: 232 mm
2021 Body Type: Extra Cab Height x Width x Length: 1800x1850x5124 mm Ground Clearance: 232 mm
2021 Body Type: Single Cab Height x Width x Length: 1703x1850x5124 mm Ground Clearance: 201 mm
2021 Body Type: Other Height x Width x Length: 1800x1870x5280 mm Ground Clearance: 235 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Mazda BT-50 Interior

For 2025 the cabin of the Mazda BT-50 was redesigned for a more premium look. There’s a new multimedia system as well as a new digital instrument display on the XTR model and above, with a new 7.0-inch digital display integrated into the dashboard.

Mazda BT-50 Wheel Size

The Mazda BT-50 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 255x65 R17 for Single Cab in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 7x17 inches.
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Mazda BT-50 Engine

The majority of the Mazda BT-50 range is powered by a 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with the choice of 4x4 or 4x2.

The entry-grade XS has a 1.9-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, which makes 110kW/350Nm, and is also paired with a six-speed auto but only offered with 4x2 drive.

Mazda BT-50 Fuel consumption

The Mazda BT-50 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.0L/100km for Dual Cab
Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2025 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2025 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.0L/100km Engine: 1.9L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2025 Body Type: Other Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2024 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2024 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.0L/100km Engine: 1.9L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2024 Body Type: Other Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.0L/100km Engine: 1.9L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2023 Body Type: Other Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2022 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.7L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP MAN
2022 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.0L/100km Engine: 1.9L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2022 Body Type: Other Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2021 Body Type: Dual Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2021 Body Type: Extra Cab Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2021 Body Type: Single Cab Fuel Consumption: 7.0L/100km Engine: 1.9L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2021 Body Type: Other Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km Engine: 3.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
*Combined fuel consumption
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Mazda BT-50 Range

The Mazda BT-50s fitted with the 3.0-litre diesel a 4x4 have a claimed combined fuel economy figure of of 8.0 litres per 100km, while the 4x2 option with the same engine uses 7.7L/100km on selected variants. The entry-grade model with the 1.9-litre engine has a claimed rating of 7.0L/100km.

All BT-50 have a 76-litre fuel tank so the theoretical driving range for the 4x4 models is up to 950km and more than 1000km for the 1.9-litre model.

Mazda BT-50 Seats

The 2025 Mazda BT-50 is available as a two-seat single cab and Freestyle cab, or a five-seat dual cab ute.

Mazda BT-50 Speed

Mazda doesn't publish a 0-100km/h time for the BT-50, because it's not a performance vehicle.

With the 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine, we'd estimate it should run 0-100km/h in approimately 10 seconds.

Mazda BT-50 Boot Space

The Mazda BT-50 pick-up tray measures 1571mm long, 1120mm wide between the wheel arches, 1530mm wide at the top and 490mm deep.

Payload varies from 1379kg for the XS single-cab down to 924kg for the XTR dual-cab

Mazda BT-50 boot space