The 2016 Mazda BT-50 will hit dealerships later this month and beyond its minor plastic surgery will cop a slight price rise across the range.

THE 2016 MAZDA BT-50, a virtual twin-under-the-skin to the Ford Ranger will go on-sale here later this month with prices up by around $75 across the range. Major design changes are to the front and rear, like the Ranger, and to the interior too.

There are 23 variants to choose from in the BT-50 range and while the cost for the entry-level BT-50 Single Cab Chassis 4×2 with 2.2L diesel engine and six-speed manual transmission remains steady, pricing has increased by $75 for some Single and Dual Cab Chassis and Freestyle Cab models. The Dual Cab Utility – which now comes with considerably more equipment – increases from as little as $375.

“The Mazda BT-50 has been embraced by customers that are looking for a utility with passenger-type comforts,” said Mazda Australia managing director Martin Benders.

“The change in exterior styling makes the BT-50 look tougher, more masculine, so we expect renewed interest by trade professionals, an important buying group.

“With a range of great driving, safety and off-road features, the pricing has not moving significantly so the BT-50 continues to be a very competitive value proposition.”

2016 Mazda BT-50 prices:

4×2

Model                                                                          MLP (Old)                           MLP (New)

6M 2.2L SINGLE C/CH XT 4X2                                  $25,570                                 $25,570

6A 2.2L SINGLE C/CH XT 4X2                                   $28,740                                 $28,815

6M 3.2L SINGLE C/CH XT 4X2                                  $28,740                                 $28,815

6M 3.2L FREESTYLE C/CH XT 4X2                           $32,670                                 $32,745

6A 3.2L FREESTYLE C/CH XT 4X2                           $34,670                                 $34,745

6M 3.2L DUAL C/CH XT 4X2                                      $34,670                                 $34,745

6M 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XT 4X2                         $36,170                                 $36,545

6A 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XT 4X2                          $38,170                                 $38,545

6M 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XTR 4X2                       $40,820                                 $41,630

6A 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XTR 4X2                        $42,820                                 $43,630

4×4

Model                                                                               MLP (Old)                            MLP (New)

6M 3.2L SINGLE C/CH XT 4X4                                       $36,810                                 $36,850

6A 3.2L SINGLE C/CH XT 4X4                                        $38,810                                 $38,910

6M 3.2L FREESTYLE C/CH XT 4X4                                $40,740                                 $40,815

6A 3.2L FREESTYLE C/CH XT 4X4                                  $42,740                                 $42,815

6M 3.2L FREESTYLE CAB UTILITY XTR 4X4                $46,890                                 $47,675

6A 3.2L FREESTYLE CAB UTILITY XTR 4X4                 $48,890                                 $49,675

6M 3.2L DUAL C/CH XT 4X4                                          $42,740                                 $42,815

6M 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XT 4X4                            $44,240                                 $44,615

6A 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XT 4X4                              $46,240                                 $46,615

6M 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XTR 4X4                          $48,890                                 $49,700

6A 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XTR 4X4                           $50,890                                 $51,700

6M 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY GT 4X4                            $51,140                                 $51,790

6A 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY GT 4X4                             $53,140                                 $53,790

All prices are manufacturer list price only and exclude dealer delivery and other statutory charges.