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Also joining the BT-50 range is an automatic variant of the 4x2 Single Cab Chassis XT.

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25 June 2012

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25 June 2012

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A 4x2 Dual Cab Chassis model is available for the first time. The BT-50 4x2 Dual Cab Chassis comes in XT grade featuring air-conditioning, Bluetooth, cruise control and power windows and mirrors.

Power comes courtesy of Mazda's 3.2-litre MZ-CD common-rail diesel engine which delivers an impressive 470Nm of torque and a braked towing capacity of 3,350kg.

The new BT-50 4x2 Dual Cab Chassis is available now from Mazda dealers nationally with a Manufacturers List Price (MLP) of $34,590. Also joining the BT-50 range is an automatic variant of the 4x2 Single Cab Chassis XT.

Available with Mazdas MZ-CD 2.2 litre common-rail diesel engine, six-speed automatic transmission and Hi-Rider suspension, this new model is expected to hit Mazda showrooms in the coming weeks.

An 8-way power adjustable drivers seat has also been added to the range-topping BT-50 4x4 Dual Cab Utility GT.

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