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Isuzu D-Max vs Mazda BT-50

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Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu D-Max

$32,700 - $78,900

2025 price

Mazda BT-50
Mazda BT-50

$36,448 - $79,810

2024 price

Summary

2025 Isuzu D-Max
2024 Mazda BT-50
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L
Fuel Type
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Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
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8.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
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5
Dislikes
  • No performance improvements
  • Lacks some rivals' electronic 4x4 tech
  • Interior needs more differentiation from LS-U

  • Price
  • Multimedia tech is dated
  • Electric tonneau steals some load space
2025 Isuzu D-Max Summary

These days, all the cool kids are buying utes that look like they’ve been working out.

They stand out with their toned bodies, muscular stance, rugged boots and ready-for-action names, like Warrior, Rogue, Thunder and – of course – Raptor.

Such suffixes are far sexier than just Navara, HiLux, BT-50 and Ranger, respectively.

Now, Australia’s third best-selling ute, the Isuzu D-Max, joins the club with the Blade.

Is it fit enough to run with the other pumped-up utes?

Let’s find out.

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2024 Mazda BT-50 Summary

This is one of the most expensive utes in its class. It’s more expensive than a Ford Ranger Platinum, a top-spec VW Amarok Adventura or even a V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series - when you could still get one.

The reason? Mazda has ticked just about every box on this BT-50 Thunder, thanks to the addition of the 'Pro Pack'.

It’s designed to be plush on the inside while being capable and lifestyle-compatible when you’re outside. But does it do the job. or are there better options for what you need?

A week of driving this specced-up ute through some of Australia’s varying environments has helped us judge.

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