MAZDA has revised its BT-50 ute supply in Australia, with a brand new 2.2-litre entry-level diesel engine changing a 1.9-litre whereas fuel-saving know-how has been added to the venerable 3.0-litre powertrain.
The modifications come as Mazda seeks incremental effectivity positive aspects underneath the federal authorities’s New Car Effectivity Commonplace (NVES), which levies penalties on automobile producers that fail to offset gross sales of high-CO2 autos (akin to diesel utes) with gross sales of electrical and hybrid autos.
On the entry level to the BT-50 line-up, a brand new 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel engine replaces the discontinued 1.9-litre. Output rises by 10kW/50Nm to 120kW/400Nm whereas the engine pairs to a brand new eight-speed torque converter computerized.
The swap ought to enhance driveability whereas very modestly decreasing gasoline consumption, with the XS single cab-chassis variant now rated to make use of 6.9L/100km (-0.1L/100km and -1g/km).
Whereas seemingly minor, the improve retains the BT-50 away from the NVES mild business car goal of 210g/km for 2025, although this tightens to 180g/km in 2026.
On the similar time, the established 3.0-litre 4 cylinder (producing 140kW/450Nm) has been fitted with an idle start-stop system. Official gasoline consumption improves by as much as 0.9L/100km, equating to a extra important discount of 20g/km CO2.
In share phrases, gasoline use is down by as a lot as 11 per cent regardless of the very fact the three.0-litre engine retains its six-speed computerized transmission. Each engines are provided by Isuzu, and each re-offered in both 4×2 or on-demand 4×4 drivelines.
The adjusted engine choices come at a price, with record costs climbing by between $450 and $1500 relying on grade, although Mazda has additionally reintroduced three XS variants that broaden the entry-level providing to incorporate double cab-chassis and double-cab pick-up variations.
Solely the XS trim (priced from $37,900 plus on-road prices) is out there with the brand new 2.2-litre engine. Commonplace specification contains 17-inch metal wheels, LED headlights, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, DAB+ radio, AEB, adaptive cruise management, and blind spot monitoring.
From tier-two XT upwards, solely the three.0-litre diesel is out there. The XT grade (from $40,400 plus ORCs) introduces 17-inch black alloy wheels, whereas pick-up codecs achieve a reversing digicam. An prolonged cab generally known as Freestyle can be supplied from this stage.
The mid-tier XTR, priced from $54,240 + ORCs, brings extra options together with dual-zone local weather management, a 9.0-inch touchscreen with built-in satellite tv for pc navigation, keyless entry, folding exterior mirrors, facet steps, a leather-based steering wheel and kit selector, and a typical tow bar.
For $64,520 + on-road prices, GT spec’ provides real leather-based, heated entrance seats, eight-way energy driver’s seat, distant engine begin, heated mirrors and entrance parking sensors whereas the flagship SP variant, obtainable solely as a twin cab pick-up at $71,950 plus ORCs, distinguishes itself with a black pack, sailplane, curler tonneau cowl, and black/tan seating.
The BT-50 replace comes as Mazda seeks to enhance the ute’s compliance place underneath NVES. Small effectivity positive aspects on high-volume autos akin to pick-ups could make a big distinction to the company NVES common.
Trying ahead, Mazda and Isuzu are understood to be investigating hybrid choices for the BT-50 and D-Max in response to tightening rules.
Isuzu is making ready to introduce an all-electric 4×4 D-Max with a 1000kg payload and 3500kg towing capability, though vary might be restricted to about 260km because of battery measurement constraints. Mazda shouldn’t be anticipated to pursue a rebadged model of this BEV D-Max for the BT-50.
The BT-50 stays the sixth best-selling ute in Australia this yr with 10,115 deliveries to the top of August, cut up between 2104 4×2 and 8011 4×4 gross sales. Its Isuzu D-Max cousin has recorded 18,730 models over the identical interval.
2025 Mazda BT-50 pricing*:
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XS single cab-chassis 4×2 2.2L
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$37,900
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+$1500
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XS twin cab pick-up 4×2 2.2L
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$46,710
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New variant
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XS twin cab-chassis 4×4 2.2L
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$53,120
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New variant
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XS twin cab pick-up 4×4 2.2L
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$54,720
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New variant
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XT single cab-chassis 4×2 3.0L
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$40,400
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+$1000
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XT Freestyle cab-chassis 4×2 3.0L
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$44,000
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+$1000
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XT twin cab-chassis 4×2 3.0L
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$47,610
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+$1000
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XT single cab-chassis 4×4 3.0L
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$48,250
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+$1000
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XT twin cab pick-up 4×2 3.0L
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$49,210
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+$1000
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XT Freestyle cab-chassis 4×4 3.0L
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$52,000
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+$1000
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XT twin cab-chassis 4×4 3.0L
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$55,620
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+$1000
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XT twin cab pick-up 4×4 3.0L
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$57,220
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+$1000
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XTR twin cab pick-up 4×2 3.0L
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$54,240
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+$450
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XTR twin cab-chassis 4×4 3.0L
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$61,100
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+$1450
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XTR twin cab pick-up 4×4 3.0L
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$63,200
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+$450
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GT twin cab-chassis 4×4 3.0L
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$64,520
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+$1450
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GT twin cab pick-up 4×4 3.0L
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$66,620
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+$450
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SP twin cab pick-up 4×4 3.0L
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$71,950
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+$450
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