The New Look 2018 Mazda BT-50 has been launched in
Australia (Practical Motoring was unable to attend the local launch but is
testing a new BT-50 in the next couple of weeks). The tweaks to the new-look
BT-50 are exclusive to Australia and, says Mazda, is the most comprehensive
update to the BT-50 since it was launched in 2011.
The BT-50 gets a new bumper that’s been squared off
at the outer edges, new fog light surrounds and a larger air intake and skid
plate. The grille now carries horizontal lines to create an impression of
width. XTR and GT grades will have premium chrome grille fins, paired with a
dark grey lower bumper insert, while XT has a satin black grille fins and black
bumper insert.
The front-end changes are bolstered by equipment
upgrades across the range, which includes the introduction of Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto across all grades – a first for Mazda across any of its vehicles.
The top-spec GT variant has been tweaked to be more
competitive, and adds a chrome Sports Bar with integrated high-mounted LED stop
light, a heavy-duty tub liner, tailgate central locking to safely secure gear
in the tray and a single 12 volt auxiliary socket and light. The XT adds a
Reverse Camera and a 7-inch Alpine Infotainment System.
Mazda has pushed out servicing costs on the BT-50
from 10,000km or 12 months, to 15,000km/12 months – servicing costs and
projected savings below. Drive-away pricing on all variants is at the bottom.
Prices Starting From AUD 28,990.
