2019 Mazda BT-50 vs Mitsubishi Triton

What's the difference?

That 3.9 might seem like a high score for a ute that, at times in this review, I’ve not been very complimentary of, but most of that score is for the BT-50 itself, not the Boss aspect of it; the Boss thing does nothing for the BT-50. 

Like most decisions in life, whether you opt for a Boss boils down to wants and needs. You might want a Boss but you certainly don’t need one – I don’t think so, anyway. The BT-50 is a solid, dependable ute with a top-notch engine and driveline without any of the Boss frippery. It’s a very capable unit for working and towing, and the Boss trim simply makes it look a little bit different to other BT-50s – whether that’s a good ‘different’ is up to you.

The BT-50 handles everything nicely and, while it never feels quite as refined as something like the Ford Ranger or VW Amarok, it’s still right up there with the best utes in the market. 

If you need a workhorse truck, the Mitsubishi Triton offers a good value offering with surprising levels of refinement. But for us, a single cab GLX diesel manual would make a heck of a lot more sense than the petrol, especially considering it’s only a few grand more. 

Check out our Mitsubishi Triton 2019 review for more info.

And thanks once more to the team at Crown for helping us out with this test.