Workhorse ute gets more power
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Mazda has announced a bigger 2.2-litre engine as part of its 2026 BT-50 range with pricing starting at $37,900.
The revamped four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine produces 120kW, which is 10kW more than the outgoing 1.9-litre variant, while torque has increased 50Nm to 400Nm.
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The new variant is available at the entry-level XS grade in a single or dual cab body.
The bigger engine has resulted in lower fuel consumption than the 1.9-litre, dropping from as much as 0.7L/100km to 6.3L/100km, according to Mazda.
The Mazda BT-50 will be on sale from October.
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2026 Mazda BT-50 price Australia
| Variant | 2.2-litre pricing (before on-road costs) | 3.0-litre pricing (before on-road costs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 Single Cab Chassis XS | $37,900 | |
| 4x2 Single Cab Chassis XT | $40,400 | |
| 4x2 Freestyle Cab Chassis XT | $44,000 | |
| 4x2 Dual Cab Chassis XT | $47,610 | |
| 4x2 Dual Cab Pickup XS | $46,710 | |
| 4x2 Dual Cab Pickup XT | $49,210 | |
| 4x2 Dual Cab Pickup XTR | $54,240 | |
| 4x4 Dual Cab Chassis XS | $53,120 | |
| 4x4 Dual Cab Chassis XT | $55,620 | |
| 4x4 Dual Cab Chassis XTR | $61,100 | |
| 4x4 Dual Cab Chassis GT | $64,520 | |
| 4x4 Dual Cab Pickup XS | $54,720 | |
| 4x4 Dual Cab Pickup XT | $57,220 | |
| 4x4 Dual Cab Pickup XTR | $63,200 | |
| 4x4 Dual Cab Pickup GT | $66,620 | |
| 4x4 Dual Cab Pickup SP | $71,950 |
2026 Mazda BT-50 engine and efficiency
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| 2.2-litre engine | 3.0-litre engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel four-cylinder | 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel four-cylinder |
| Power | 120kW | 140kW |
| Torque | 400Nm | 500Nm |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Six-speed automatic |
| Fuel use | 6.6L/100km | 7.1L/100km |
| Fuel tank size | 76L | 76L |
| CO2 emissions | 174 | 187 |
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2026 Mazda BT-50 XS comes standard with:
- Daytime running lamps
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 8.0-inch full colour touchscreen
- Vinyl floor covering
- Bluetooth phone and audio
XT grade adds
XTR grade adds
- 18-inch wheels
- 9.0-inch multimedia display
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Fog lamps
- Leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel
- Keyless entry and start
- Rear parking sensors
- Satellite navigation
- Tow bar
- 3 USB-C charging points
- Power folding mirrors
- Carpet floor covering
GT grade adds
- Heated front seats
- Leather seats
- Front parking sensors (pickup only)
- Remote engine start
- Heated exterior mirrors
SP grade adds
- Suede seats
- 18-inch metallic wheels
- Gloss black external elements
2026 Mazda BT-50 Colours
- Ice White Solid
- Geode White Pearl
- Ingot Silver Metallic
- Concrete Grey Mica
- Sailing Blue Metalic
- Red Earth Metalic
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2026 Mazda BT-50 Safety
The Mazda BT-50 scored five stars in the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) tests.
| ANCAP Score | |
|---|---|
| Adult Occupant Protection | 83 per cent |
Child Occupant Protection | 89 per cent |
| Vulnerable Road User Protection | 67 per cent |
| Safety Assist | 84 per cent |
Safety features on XS grade:
- Six airbags
- Attention assist
- Blind spot assist
- Lane keep assist
- Attention assist
- Reverse camera
- Auto emergency breaking
XT adds
- Front and rear curtain airbags
2026 Mazda BT-50 warranty
Mazda covers its vehicles with a five year/unlimited km warranty.
2026 Mazda BT-50 dimensions:
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 5280mm-5230mm |
| Width | 1870mm |
| Height | 1785mm-1810mm |
| Wheelbase | 3125mm |
| Payload | 924kg-1379kg |
| Towing capacity | 750kg (unbraked), 3000kg (braked XS Single Cab Chassis), 3500kg (braked rest of range) |
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