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Here are the official specifications of the all-new Mazda BT-50

It’s rugged and well-equipped at the same time.

Bryan Aaron Rivera
2021 Mazda BT-50 exterior quarter front

After years of sharing several mechanicals from the Ford Ranger, the Mazda BT-50 already parted ways, with it now being based on the current Isuzu D-MAX. Notably, the D-MAX is doing pretty well as one of the best-selling pickups in the country.  Given that, we may just see better days with the Mazda BT-50 as well, as it is based on the said truck. In order to further assess the Mazda, the Australian market already released its official specifications. Let’s look into it, shall we?

Related: Top 10 pickup trucks in the Philippines

After years of sharing several mechanicals from the Ford Ranger, the Mazda BT-50 already parted ways, with it now being based on the current Isuzu D-MAX. Notably, the D-MAX is doing pretty well as one of the best-selling pickups in the country.  Given that, we may just see better days with the Mazda BT-50 as well, as it is based on the said truck. In order to further assess the Mazda, the Australian market already released its official specifications. Let’s look into it, shall we?

Related: Top 10 pickup trucks in the Philippines

Compared to its predecessor which is based on the Ford Ranger, the Mazda BT-50 is lighter, with it saving up to 50 kg over its predecessor. Its ground clearance may vary depending on the wheels, the ones with the smaller 17-inch alloys allow for 235 mm, while those equipped with 18-inch alloys go up to 240 mm. Along with the ground clearance figures, the new Mazda BT-50 is also a flood wader all thanks to its 800 mm water wading depth. Lastly, the BT-50's braked towing capacity is at 3,500 kg, while unbraked towing is 750 kg.

Going further, standard features include LED headlights, 17-inch alloys, cruise control, and the much-appreciated 7-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. On the other hand. Despite its generous specifications, there are still some features that are reserved for both the mid-grade and top-trim variant.

As for the powerplant, the Mazda BT-50 comes with only one engine option across all variants, and that’s a 3.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine that churns out a healthy 190 hp and 450 Nm of torque. The said mill could either be paired with a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed AT. Likewise, 4x4 models get a Locking Rear Differential (LRD) as standard.

The all-new Mazda BT-50 may seem like a competitive product of the Japanese brand. This marks a strong comeback for Mazda on the midsize pickup segment. While we still have no official dates or any sort of confirmation from Mazda Philippines, this pickup truck shall bring a potential heat to the ongoing competition.

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