The Japanese brand's truck has had its appearance slightly tweaked and its equipment improved. As before, the model is available with a choice of two turbodiesels.
The current generation Mazda BT-50 frame pickup truck debuted in 2020: from a clone of the Ford Ranger (T6), it turned into a brother of the Isuzu D-Max. The Isuzu truck was modernized at the end of last year, and now it’s the turn of the Mazda model. The refreshed BT-50 premiered in Thailand, because that’s where the main production site for both pickups is located. By the way, the Mazda frame is not in demand in the Thai market: according to local media, only 834 units were sold in 2023 (-45%), while the Isuzu D-Max is the segment leader (115,499 units, -34%).
The Mazda BT-50 has been updated much more modestly than its relative – at least in Thailand. The front bumper has been retouched, and the radiator grille now has a black surround instead of a chrome one. The palette of body colors has also been expanded, and 18-inch wheels of a new design have appeared. Well, for the pickup you can also choose the optional Black Thunder package — this is a black glossy decor on the outside.
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The interior features different finishing materials; in addition, the BT-50 received a new basic multimedia screen, although it is still 7-inch (expensive versions have a 9-inch touchscreen). The list of equipment of the Thai pickup truck has been supplemented with adaptive cruise control (previously there was a regular “cruise”). The model also has six airbags, a rear view camera, auto braking systems, lane marking monitoring and blind spot monitoring.
In Thailand, the range was significantly reduced, and we are not just talking about trim levels: the Mazda BT-50 with a single-row cab was also removed. The refreshed pickup truck is offered with a one-and-a-half or two-row cab. But the older 3.0 turbodiesel (190 hp) can now be selected for cars with any cab option and even rear-wheel drive — previously only the top four-door Mazda BT-50 with all-wheel drive had such an engine. “Simple” rear-wheel drive pickups still have a 1.9 turbodiesel (150 hp). Boxes — six-speed manual or automatic.
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For the updated BT-50 in Thailand they are asking 752,000 — 1,272,000 baht, which is equivalent to approximately 1,923,000 — 3,252,000 rubles at the current exchange rate. Later, the modernized pickup truck will appear in other countries of Southeast Asia, as well as in Australia. And it is possible that in other markets the restyling program will be different.
Meanwhile, the related Isuzu D-Max will soon receive an electric version. But plans to make such an option for the Mazda BT-50 have not yet been announced.