Mazda Australia has expanded the BT-50 range with the introduction of a new diesel engine, while also launching some new trim levels. The new Mazda BT-50 was co-developed with Isuzu and is now offered with a 1.9-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder producing 147 hp and 350 Nm of torque. This engine is presumably the same one that Isuzu has been selling for a number of years now and in the BT-50, is available exclusively in the XS trim level.
Coupled to the new engine of the BT-50 XS is a six-speed automatic transmission and the truck is capable of towing up to three tonnes. Mazda has also equipped the XS with steel wheels but other than that, it is offered with identical features to the BT-50 XT with its 3.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel.
Key features include LED headlights, adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, a 7-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reversing camera, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitor, dynamic stability control, hill descent control, hill launch assist, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, and secondary collision reduction.
Elsewhere in the range, Mazda Australia has launched the BT-50 SP. This model sits at the top of the range but just below the Thunder and is adorned with a host of contrasting brake and grey parts, including a black grille, black wing mirrors, 18-inch satin black wheels, dark grey side steps, Driftwood leather and black synthetic suede interior trim, black tonneau cover, a tub liner, and a gloss black sport bar. The SP is sold exclusively with the flagship 3.0-liter engine.
