At a Glance

Mazda BT-50 Global

Production started in February 2006

  • Global sales of BT-50 have exceeded 255,153 units (as of end-August 2011)
    • 2006: 12,440
    • 2007: 56,355
    • 2008: 63,698
    • 2009: 50,518
    • 2010: 50,231
    • 2011: 36,751 (as of end-August2011)
  • BT-50 has so far received several awards in countries as diverse as Australia, Thailand, Belgium and Russia

Mazda BT-50 in Australia

  • BT-50 was launched in Australia in November 2006
  • Australian sales of BT-50 to date are in excess of 49,000 units (as at September 2011)
  • Until now Australia has been the second-largest market in the world for BT-50 and is expected to become the largest market in the world for All-New BT-50
  • BT-50 was awarded the 2007 Australian 4WD Monthly Ute of the Year

Development of All-New Mazda BT-50

  • All-New BT-50 was developed as a truly global vehicle with the aim of being a new class-leader in the utility segment
  • Development was shared between Mazda in Japan and Ford in Australia and carried out across Asia, Australia, South America and Europe
  • Mazda led the development of the rolling chassis in addition to producing all prototype vehicles
  • Mazda had in excess of 50 full-time engineers based here in Australia for up to 4 years while All-New BT-50 was being developed
  • Design work for the All-New BT-50 was managed from Mazda’s Hiroshima headquarters under the guidance of chief designer, Ryo Yanagisawa
  • All-New BT-50 will be sold in 168 countries

All-New BT-50 range

  • Two brand new diesel engines, a MZ-CD 2.2 litre 4-cylinder and a MZ-CD 3.2 litre 5-cylinder, have been developed for All-New BT-50 in addition to brand new 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions
  • All-New BT-50 is available in three different body styles – Single Cab, Freestyle Cab and Dual Cab
  • Three different model grades are available – XT, XTR and GT
  • All grades are packed with features including cruise control, Bluetooth®, power windows and mirrors, air-conditioning, and a whole suite of safety technologies including DSC, ABS, EBD and EBA.
  • XTR models add 17-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, dual-zone climate control, leather gear shift knob and steering wheel, satellite navigation and chrome trim
  • Range-topping GT models add auto on/off headlamps, rear-view mirror with auto dimming function, rain-sensing wipers and leather seat trim
  • A whole range of genuine Mazda accessories have been developed and are available from launch. These include but are not limited to:
      • Bull bar (steel or alloy)
      • Sports bar (steel or alloy)
      • Side steps (steel or stainless steel)
      • Tonneau cover (hard or soft type)
      • Alloy wheels
      • Canopy
      • Tub liners
      • Lightforce driving lights
  • XTR and GT Dual Cab 4x4 models are available with two brand new accessory kits:
      • Boss Sports kit (comprising of an alloy bull bar – airbag compatible, Lightforce Genesis driving lights (2), 17-inch 7 spoke alloy wheels, tubular side steps (stainless steel) – airbag compatible, alloy sports bar and a hard tonneau cover (lockable)
      • Boss adventure kit (comprising of a steel bull bar (black) – airbag compayible, Lightforce Genesis driving lights (2), 17-inch 5 spoke alloy wheels, tubular side steps (black) – airbag compatible, sports bar (black), and a soft tonneau cover

XT 2.2L
4x2 Single Cab Chassis

  • 2.2 litre in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC intercooled turbo diesel
  • Max. power: 110 kW @ 3,700 rpm
  • Max. torque: 375 Nm @ 1,500 - 2,500 rpm
  • 80 litre fuel tank capacity
  • 6-speed manual
  • Fuel consumption (combined): 7.6 litres per 100km
  • 16 inch steel wheels with 215/70 tyres
  • Door handles (black)
  • Front bumper (body coloured)
  • Headlamps (halogen)
  • Power windows and mirrors (black)
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bluetooth® (hands-free compatible)
  • Cruise control
  • Floor covering: vinyl
  • Seat trim: cloth
  • Seat (driver’s front bucket) with: adjustable head restraint and rake and slide adjustment
  • Seat (passenger’s front bench) with: adjustable head restraint
  • Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
  • Trip computer
  • Wipers (front) 2-speed with variable intermittent function
  • Audio system with: AM/FM tuner. single-disc CD player and 4 speakers
  • Bluetooth® audio (MP3 player compatible)
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • USB input (iPod® compatible)
  • Airbags SRS: front (driver and passenger) and curtain (driver and passenger)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  • Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
  • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
  • Load Adaptive Control (LAC)
  • Remote central locking (2 transmitters with retractable key)
  • Roll Stability Control (RSC)
  • Side impact door beams
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
  • Ground clearance (laden): 135 mm
  • Overall length: 5,124 mm
  • Overall width: 1,850 mm
  • Overall height: 1,703 mm
  • Wading depth: 600 mm
  • Payload: 1,306 kg
  • Towing capacity(braked): 2,500 kg

XT 3.2L
4x2 Single Cab Chassis
4x4 Single Cab Chassis

XT 3.2L features additional to the XT 2.2L include:

  • 3.2 litre in-line 5 cylinder 20 valve DOHC intercooled turbo diesel
  • Max. power: 147 kW @ 3,000 rpm
  • Max. torque: 470 Nm @ 1,750 - 2,500 rpm
  • Fuel consumption (combined): 8.4 (4x2) 8.9 (4x4) litres per 100km
  • 16 inch steel wheels with 255/70 tyres
  • Hill Descent Control (HDC) – 4x4 only
  • Locking Rear Differential (LRD) – 4x4 only
  • Ground clearance (laden): 200 mm
  • Overall height: 1,800 mm
  • Payload: 1,508 kg (4x2) 1,343 kg (4x4)
  • Towing capacity(braked): 3,350 kg

XT
4x2 Freestyle Cab Chassis
4x4 Freestyle Cab Chassis

  • 3.2 litre in-line 5 cylinder 20 valve DOHC intercooled turbo diesel
  • Max. power: 147 kW @ 3,000 rpm
  • Max. torque: 470 Nm @ 1,750 - 2,500 rpm
  • 80 litre fuel tank capacity
  • 6-speed manual
  • Fuel consumption (combined): 8.4 (4x2) 8.9 (4x4) litres per 100km
  • 16 inch steel wheels with 255/70 tyres
  • Door handles (black)
  • Front bumper (body coloured)
  • Headlamps (halogen)
  • Power windows and mirrors (black)
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bluetooth® (hands-free compatible)
  • Cruise control
  • Floor covering: vinyl
  • Seat trim: cloth
  • Seats (passenger's rear bench) with: foldable seat base and under-seat storage
  • Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
  • Trip computer
  • Wipers (front) 2-speed with variable intermittent function
  • Audio system with: AM/FM tuner. single-disc CD player and 6 speakers
  • Bluetooth® audio (MP3 player compatible)
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • USB input (iPod® compatible)
  • Airbags SRS: front (driver and passenger), side (front) and curtain (front and rear)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Child restraint anchor points (2)
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  • Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
  • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Hill Descent Control (HDC) – 4x4 only
  • Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
  • Load Adaptive Control (LAC)
  • Locking Rear Differential (LRD) – 4x4 only
  • Remote central locking (2 transmitters with retractable key)
  • Roll Stability Control (RSC)
  • Side impact door beams
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
  • Overall length: 5,124 mm
  • Overall width: 1,850 mm
  • Overall height: 1,804 mm
  • Wading depth: 800 mm
  • Payload: 1,430 kg (4x2) 1,343 kg (4x4)
  • Towing capacity(braked): 3,350 kg

XTR
4x4 Freestyle Cab Utility

XTR features additional to the XT include:

  • 17 inch alloy wheels with 265/65 tyres
  • Door handles (chrome)
  • Fog-lamps (front)
  • Power mirrors (chrome)
  • Rear step bumper (chrome)
  • Side steps (aluminium finish)
  • Air-conditioning (dual-zone climate control)
  • Ambient temperature gauge
  • Floor covering: carpet
  • Leather wrapped: gear shift knob and steering wheel
  • Satellite navigation
  • Seats (driver's front bucket) with: height and lumbar adjustment (driver)
  • High mount stop lamp
  • Overall length: 5,365 mm
  • Overall height: 1,810 mm
  • Payload: 1,163 k

 

 

XT
4x2 Dual Cab Utility
4x4 Dual Cab Chassis
4x4 Dual Cab Utility

  • 3.2 litre in-line 5 cylinder 20 valve DOHC intercooled turbo diesel
  • Max. power: 147 kW @ 3,000 rpm
  • Max. torque: 470 Nm @ 1,750 - 2,500 rpm
  • 80 litre fuel tank capacity
  • 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic – utilities only
  • Fuel consumption (combined): 8.4 (4x2 manual) 8.9 (4x2 auto) 8.9 (4x4 manual) 9.2 (4x4 auto) litres per 100km
  • 16 inch steel wheels with 255/70 tyres
  • Door handles (black)
  • Front bumper (body coloured)
  • Headlamps (halogen)
  • Power windows and mirrors (black)
  • Rear step bumper (black) – utilities only
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bluetooth® (hands-free compatible)
  • Cruise control
  • Floor covering: vinyl
  • Seat trim: cloth
  • Seats (passenger's rear bench) with: foldable seat base and under-seat storage
  • Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
  • Trip computer
  • Wipers (front) 2-speed with variable intermittent function
  • Audio system with: AM/FM tuner. single-disc CD player and 6 speakers
  • Bluetooth® audio (MP3 player compatible)
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • USB input (iPod® compatible)
  • Airbags SRS: front (driver and passenger), side (front) and curtain (front and rear)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Child restraint anchor points (2)
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  • Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
  • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
  • Engine immobiliser
  • High mount stop lamp – utilities only
  • Hill Descent Control (HDC) – 4x4 only
  • Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
  • Load Adaptive Control (LAC)
  • Locking Rear Differential (LRD) – 4x4 only
  • Remote central locking (2 transmitters with retractable key)
  • Roll Stability Control (RSC)
  • Side impact door beams
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
  • Overall length: 5,124 mm (cab chassis) 5,373 mm (utilities)
  • Overall width: 1,850 mm
  • Overall height: 1,815 mm
  • Wading depth: 800 mm
  • Payload from 1,139 kg – 4x4 auto
  • Towing capacity(braked): 3,350 kg

XTR
4x2 Dual Cab Utility
4x4 Dual Cab Utility

XTR features additional to the XT include:

  • 17 inch alloy wheels with 265/65 tyres
  • Door handles (chrome)
  • Fog-lamps (front)
  • Power mirrors (chrome)
  • Rear step bumper (chrome)
  • Side steps (aluminium finish)
  • Air-conditioning (dual-zone climate control)
  • Ambient temperature gauge
  • Floor covering: carpet
  • Leather wrapped: gear shift knob and steering wheel
  • Satellite navigation
  • Seats (driver's front bucket) with: height and lumbar adjustment (driver)
  • Overall length: 5,365 mm
  • Overall height: 1,821 mm
  • Payload: from 1,097 kg – 4x4 auto

GT
4x4 Dual Cab Utility

GT features additional to the XTR include:

  • Headlamps auto on/off function
  • Rear-view mirror with auto dimming function
  • Seat trim: leather
  • Wipers (front) 2-speed with rain-sensing function
  • Payload: from 1,088 kg – 4x4 automatic

Sales

Mazda Australia expects to sell an average of around 1000 units per month with the following body style and model split:

  • Single Cab 25%
  • Freestyle Cab 15%
  • Dual Cab 60%
  • XT 65%
  • XTR 25%
  • GT 10%
  • 4x2 30%
  • 4x4 70%