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Mazda BT-50 Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Models & Specs

Mazda might be able to claim one of the longest lineages for the BT-50 – that is, if it hadn’t had three separate names over its history.

The B Series ute was Mazda’s first foray, way back in 1964, which was replaced in 1992 by the well-known Bravo. By then, Mazda’s ute had grown from its workhorse roots to a series of two- and four-wheel-drive utes, with the choice of single and dual cab configurations. With the advent of the BT-50 in late 2006, Mazda updated the name, style and performance of its ladder-framed ute.

These days, a pair of diesel engines work across a range of body styles and drive configurations, with prices starting at $35,520 for the BT-50 XS (4X2) up to $74,095 for the BT-50 Thunder (4X4).

Mazda BT-50 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Mazda BT-50 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Steering locking up in my 2013 Mazda BT-50

    Rather than the steering completely locking up, it’s more likely you’re feeling steering that has lost is power-assistance. It can make the wheel extremely heavy and could feel as though the car won’t steer at all. This is linked to the engine stalling, because the power-steering on this vehicle is driven by a belt from the engine. No engine means no power-assistance.

    The other questions, of course, are why is the engine stalling and why only on left-hand turns. There are plenty of things that can cause a modern engine to stall from a dirty fuel filter to a blocked injector or an electronic fault. And about a million things in between. An electronic scan of the vehicle might throw up a fault code that will help a mechanic unravel what’s going on.

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  • Is it common for a 2019 Mazda BT-50 or Ford Ranger to blow a motor due to a faulty oil pump?

    We have heard some reports of Ranger and BT-50 (they're the same vehicle mechanically) suffering oil pump failures with fairly terminal results for the rest of the engine. The other quirk with this engine is that you can't drain the engine of oil and leave it for any more than a few minutes without the pump running dry and needing to be primed before the engine is started.

    Not all mechanics know this and many a Ranger or BT-50 engine has been destroyed when the oil has been dropped from the sump and the mechanic has gone to make a cup of tea or do some paperwork. They return half an hour later, replace the sump plug, fill the engine with oil and start it up. But because the pump hasn't primed, there's effectively no oil pressure and the engine is reduced to scrap in a few short seconds.

    The problem is partly to do with the different design of the pump and there are even companies that have engineered more conventional oil pumps to replace the standard units on these engines.

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  • There is no option for car heating in my 2013 Mazda BT-50

    I can assure you the 2013 BT-50 was, indeed, engineered with a heater and this came standard with any BT-50. The dial that controls the coldness of the air-conditioning is the same one that controls the heating. Turn the dial all the way clockwise and you should have warm air entering the cabin through the various vents.

    If not, then I'd suggest that a previous owner has blocked off the car's coolant supply to the heater core by rerouting the plumbing so the hot engine coolant no longer enters the heat exchanger in the cabin. This was probably done because the heat exchanger was leaking and this was a quick way to stop the leak and keep the vehicle operational, albeit without a heater. It's one of the oldest tricks in the used-car book.

    The best bet is to take the car to a radiator specialist who will be able to figure out what has been removed or bypassed and reinstate the necessary hardware so that your car is heated once again.

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  • Indicator and speedometer issues in a 2010 Mazda BT-50

    Modern vehicles have lots of electronics that operate functions such as the dashboard and warning lights. If the car is showing a 4WD light when it's not actually in 4WD, then there's an electrical glitch somewhere in the system.

    But the fact that it occurs in tandem with a second fault (the incorrect speedo reading) makes us wonder if you're not looking at something as fundamental as a bad earth somewhere on the car. Electricity can't flow if the circuit isn't earthed, and this is a common source of problems like the one you're seeing. A good auto electrician should be able to sort both problems with simple test gear. If not, a scan of the vehicle's systems may throw up the answer.

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Mazda BT-50 Accessories

Standard features onboard include air conditioning, adaptive cruise control, a multimedia touchscreen, Apple CarPlay (wireless & USB) and Android Auto – USB), LED headlights, and an impressive standard safety suite.

Mazda BT-50 Accessories

Mazda BT-50 Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Mazda BT-50 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $35,520 and going to $74,095 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 Ute 1.9L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $35,520 $74,095
2023 Single Cab 1.9L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $30,360 $56,980
2023 Dual Cab 1.9L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $39,710 $80,410
2022 Single Cab 1.9L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $29,700 $54,890
2022 Dual Cab 1.9L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $39,270 $77,330
2021 Ute 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $24,200 $43,450
2021 Single Cab 1.9L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $29,260 $53,020
2021 Extra Cab 3.2L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $31,900 $54,560
2021 Dual Cab 3.2L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $35,530 $74,800
2020 Ute 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $23,100 $41,360
2020 Single Cab 3.0L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $29,810 $46,420
2020 Extra Cab 3.2L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $30,470 $51,920
2020 Dual Cab 3.2L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $30,470 $58,630
See All Mazda BT-50 Pricing and Specs

Mazda BT-50 Towing Capacity

The Mazda BT-50 has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 Ute 3000kg 3500kg
2023 Ute 3000kg 3500kg
2022 Ute 3000kg 3500kg
2021 Ute 2500kg 3500kg
2020 Ute 2500kg 3500kg
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Mazda BT-50 Colours

The Mazda BT-50 is available in a range of exterior colours including 'Red Volcano Mica', 'Rocky Grey Mica', 'Gun Blue Mica', 'Concrete Grey Mica', 'Ingot Silver Metallic', 'True Black Mica' and 'Ice White'.

  • Red Volcano Mica
  • Rocky Grey Mica
  • Gun Blue Mica
  • Concrete Grey Mica
  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • True Black Mica
  • Ice White
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

Mazda BT-50 Engine

The Mazda BT-50 is available with a 1.9-litre (110kW/350Nm) four-cylinder turbo-diesel and a 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, producing 140kW at 3600rpm and 450Nm at 1600-2600rpm.

Mazda BT-50 Engine

Mazda BT-50 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Mazda BT-50 Ute vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 Ute 1790x1870x5320 mm 235 mm
2023 Ute 1790x1870x5320 mm 235 mm
2022 Ute 1790x1870x5320 mm 235 mm
2021 Ute 1703x1850x5124 mm 201 mm
2020 Ute 1703x1850x5124 mm 201 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Mazda BT-50 Dimensions

Mazda BT-50 Wheel Size

The Mazda BT-50 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 255x65 R17 for Ute in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 Ute 255x65 R17 255x65 R17
2023 Ute 255x65 R17 255x65 R17
2022 Ute 255x65 R17 255x65 R17
2021 Ute 215x70 R16 215x70 R16
2020 Ute 215x70 R16 16x7 inches 215x70 R16 16x7 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Mazda BT-50 Wheel Sizes

Mazda BT-50 Interior

The BT-50’s cabin is a comfortably familiar space, featuring high-quality materials and plenty of durable plastic. Controls are easy to operate, and the multimedia screen is simple enough to use. There are plenty of storage spaces in the cabin, including cup holders in the centre console, bottle holders in the doors, as well as all the usual nooks and crannies for your everyday stuff.

Mazda BT-50 Interior

Mazda BT-50 Fuel Consumption

The Mazda BT-50 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7L/100km for Ute /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 Ute 7L/100km 1.9L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2023 Ute 7L/100km 1.9L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2022 Ute 7L/100km 1.9L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2021 Ute 8L/100km 2.2L Diesel 6 SP MAN
2020 Ute 8L/100km 2.2L Diesel 6 SP MAN
* Combined fuel consumption See All Mazda BT-50 Pricing and Specs for 2024

Mazda BT-50 Seats

The Mazda BT-50 seats two in single cab form and five as a dual cab.

Mazda BT-50 Seats

Mazda BT-50 Speed

The Mazda BT-50 is likely capable of doing the 0-100km/h sprint in about 10 seconds though no official figures have been made public. Top speed is around 175km/h.

Mazda BT-50 Boot Space

There's no boot in the BT-50, but the tray fitted to our test ute was 2550mm long and easily wide enough for a pallet. No wheel arches to compensate for when you buy a tray/table top ute.

Mazda BT-50 Boot space
Shown above are boot space details for the Mazda BT-50 2021.

Mazda BT-50 Range

The Mazda BT-50 1.9-litre has a range of around 1000km, while the 3.0-litre 4x4 Dual Cab Pickup has a calculated driving range of about 950km.