General News
15 February, 2025
Giving Mazda BT-50 heaps
DETAILS of Mazda’s bold new ‘give it heaps’ BT-50 have been released.
The range has been rationalised. There are no longer manual versions and inevitably there are price rises.
Cairns Mazda is expecting the first new BT-50s soon now the Bruce Highway has reopened after recent floods.
There are now 15 variants – down from 21 – ranging from XS to SP. Prices start from $38,990 drive-away on the XS 4X2 single cab chassis to the SP 4X4 dual-cab ($67,990). Price increases range from $550 to $3510.
Extra features included an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen (up from seven inches), which also now has wireless Android Auto in addition to the wire-free Apple CarPlay.
All models are standard with a six-speed automatic.
Other standard features include 17in steel wheels, LED headlights and black cloth interior, while safety systems extend to adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, a reversing camera, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, rear cross-traffic alert and a 1.9-litre four-cylinder diesel engine (110 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque).
Stepping up to the XT grade adds 17in alloy wheels, as well as the beefier engine (3.0-litre turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine – 140kW of power and 450Nm of torque), 4x4 models scoring a locking rear differential and Rough-Terrain drive mode, pick-up body styles featuring an assisted tailgate and rear parking sensors and the dual-cab versions featuring rear air vents.
On the outside, XTR variants are distinguished by 18in machined alloy wheels, front LED fog lamps, auto-levelling headlights, power-folding mirrors, side-steps and daytime running lights, while inside it scores a 9in infotainment touchscreen with satellite navigation, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and a tyre pressure monitor.
Pick-up versions of the XTR also feature a tow bar and tubliner.
The GT includes heated side mirrors, leather seats, electronically adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, front parking sensors and remote engine start.
The flagship SP comes with blacked-out exterior highlights, including 18in alloy wheels, sail plane sports bar, side steps, fender flares, roof rails, door and tailgate handles, and side mirror caps, as well as a manually operated roller tonneau cover.
The new look includes a newly -designed front bumper, new radiator grille and unique LED headlamps. At the rear, the new easy-down tailgate integrates a mountain-inspired ridged design along the bottom edge, along with new LED tail lamps and a larger Mazda logo.
Inside, an enhanced infotainment system puts vehicle controls at the occupants’ fingertips. Now spanning up to seven inches, the layout of the new customisable Multi-Information Display (MID) has also been refined.
The new BT-50 is offered in single-cab, freestyle-cab and dual-cab variants, with five model grades: XS, XT, XTR, GT and SP.
The entry-grade XS is available on the single cab body only. The XT is available in single cab, freestyle cab and dual cab bodies. The mid-range XTR is only a dual cab. The GT is and SP are available in 4x4 only.
All BT-50 models are equipped with an array of safety technologies, including Mazda’s Lane Keep Assist System (LAS), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition and Trailer Sway Control (TSC) for customers who will use their BT-50 to tow.
Colours include Ice White Solid, Red Earth Metallic, Sailing Blue Metallic, Concrete Grey Mica, Ingot Silver Metallic, Geode White Pearl and True Black Mica.
The BT-50 comes with more than 100 Mazda genuine accessories that have been specifically developed and tested for Australian conditions by the local Mazda team, in collaboration with suppliers.
“We know that vehicle customisation plays a significant part in four-wheel driving culture,” said sales and marketing director Jarrod Gieschen.
“We are therefore proud to have developed such an extensive list of accessories to complement the new Mazda BT-50, providing our customers with the ability to tailor their vehicle to best suit their needs – all while having the peace of mind of being backed by our leading five-year warranty.”
