The 2023 Mazda BT-50 range of configurations is currently priced from $20,985.
Our most recent review of the 2023 Mazda BT-50 resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Mark Oastler had this to say at the time: The XTR LE adds polish to the BT-50 line-up, in more ways than just its silver metallic paint and highly buffed accessories. It also has exceptional fuel economy and is equally competent as a suburban daily driver, tradie’s workhorse and weekend escape machine, with robust load-carrying and towing ability. For those wanting an upmarket version of the popular XTR, the LE has plenty of appeal.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Mark Oastler liked most about this particular version of the Mazda BT-50: Good looks, Frugal thirst, Load-hauling/towing
The 2023 Mazda BT-50 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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.
For a start, this model Mazda BT-50 did have a recall to check the transmission’s output shaft speed sensor. If this failed, the transmission could suddenly shift back to first gear which, if it did so at highway speeds, would have been potentially disastrous. But it’s also possible that this sensor could fail and not allow the transmission to shift beyond first gear, so that would be worth a check. A transmission specialist is your best bet here.
Beyond that, simply servicing a component won’t generally fix a fundamental problem. It would be the same with a worn out or internally damaged engine; servicing that engine with fresh oil and spark plugs will not fix the underlying condition.
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The problem of a clutch pedal hitting the floor without actually disengaging the clutch is usually caused by either a faulty clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder or a loss of clutch fluid from the system.
These are not expensive or complex things to fix and new master cylinders and slave cylinder are readily available from parts stores and online sellers. However, if the problem is a lack of hydraulic fluid, you also need to figure out where the old fluid went. There must be a leak somewhere and until that’s fixed, topping up the fluid will only be a temporary fix.
If you’re really unlucky, you might find the clutch has collapsed internally, at which point a whole new clutch will be needed. This vehicle also used a dual-mass flywheel, so you’ll often need to replace that as well to do the job properly.
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Sometimes head units need a reboot or a return-to-factory-settings button to be pressed. Often, there will be a tiny hole somewhere on the face of the head unit. Into this, you insert a thin piece of wire or a toothpick (or similar) and press just hard enough for the screen to go blank and the unit to reboot. It sounds like you’re using the factory Mazda reversing camera with an aftermarket head unit, so you may need to visit a car audio specialist to get it all working together.
Changing a car’s battery can often be enough to scramble the settings on things like cameras and stereos. You may need to find the security code for the head unit to make it all work properly, too.
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The Mazda BT-50 2023 prices range from $22,880 for the basic trim level Single Cab Xs (4X2) to $70,840 for the top of the range Dual Cab Thunder (4X4).
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'.
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.
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.
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.
The Mazda BT-50 seats two in single cab form and five as a dual cab.
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.
The Mazda BT-50 Dual Cab Pickup's tray is 1571mm long at floor height, 1530mm wide (1120mm between the wheel-arches), and 490mm deep.