Mazda BT-50 2017

The Mazda BT-50 has a sporty aggressive look accented by an aura that exhibit true ruggedness and utilitarianism. It made a bold statement early on when it won the Truck of the Year Award (2012-2013) in the Philippines by the Car Awards Group Inc. Its slew of features in that price point make it a very strong contender for every buyer looking for a great pickup.

A leather interior with dual-zone climate control accommodates 5 people, with the driver able to control audio via steering wheel. At the back is a deck that can take as much as 1.1 tonne of cargo. Other features include airbags, emergency brake assist, brake override system, load adaptive control, trailer sway assist, roll stability control, and traction control system among others.

The BT-50 is available in a 2.2L 4-inline engine with 150 hp and 375 Nm of torque in 4x2 orientation with transmission of either 6-speed manual or automatic. A 4x4 variant is also available and has an added Hill Descent control. It runs on a 3.2L 5-inline 200 hp engine with 470 Nm of torque.