Refreshed 2018 Mazda BT-50 launched…just for Australia
A new-look 2018 Mazda BT-50 has been released exclusively for the Australian market, with prices starting from $28,990 drive away.
THE NEW-LOOK 2018 Mazda BT-50 has been launched in Australia (Practical Motoring was unable to attend the local launch but is testing a new BT-50 in the next couple of weeks). The tweaks to the new-look BT-50 are exclusive to Australia and, says Mazda, is the most comprehensive update to the BT-50 since it was launched in 2011.
The new-look BT-50 gets a new bumper that’s been squared off at the outer edges, new fog light surrounds and a larger air intake and skid plate. The grille now carries horizontal lines to create an impression of width. XTR and GT grades will have premium chrome grille fins, paired with a dark grey lower bumper insert, while XT has a satin black grille fins and black bumper insert.
The front-end changes are bolstered by equipment upgrades across the range, which includes the introduction of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across all grades – a first for Mazda across any of its vehicles.
The top-spec GT variant has been tweaked to be more competitive, and adds a chrome Sports Bar with integrated high-mounted LED stop light, a heavy-duty tub liner, tailgate central locking to safely secure gear in the tray and a single 12 volt auxiliary socket and light. The XT adds a Reverse Camera and a 7-inch Alpine Infotainment System.
Mazda Australia Managing Director, Vinesh Bhindi, said. “The BT-50 has already won fans in Australia, offering safety, comfort, performance and answering customer’s practical needs with great towing power and payload.
“We know Australian customers want all this and a tough looking exterior, so we heeded demand and worked with local engineers to refresh the front-end and toughen up the BT-50.”
“The utility segment is a huge priority in Australia and for Mazda; we’re always looking to improve and enhance our product offering, to remain competitive and appealing to our customers,” said Mr Bhindi.
Mazda has pushed out servicing costs on the BT-50 from 10,000km or 12 months, to 15,000km/12 months – servicing costs and projected savings below. Drive-away pricing on all variants is at the bottom.
SERVICING
|
15,000KM P/A |
INTERVAL |
2 YEARS |
3 YEARS |
5 YEARS |
|
Previous model |
10k / 12 mth |
$ 1,414 |
$ 2,052 |
$ 3,537 |
|
New-Look Mazda BT-50 |
15k / 12mth |
$ 1,091 |
$ 1,522 |
$ 2,683 |
|
|
Improvement |
$ 323 |
$ 530 |
$ 854 |
PRICING
|
4×2 |
|
|
Model |
Driveaway price |
|
6M 2.2L SINGLE C/CH XT 4X2 |
$28,990 |
|
6A 2.2L SINGLE C/CH XT 4X2 |
$32,205 |
|
6M 3.2L SINGLE C/CH XT 4X2 |
$32,205 |
|
6M 3.2L FREESTYLE C/CH XT 4X2 |
$34,490 |
|
6A 3.2L FREESTYLE C/CH XT 4X2 |
$36,490 |
|
6M 3.2L DUAL C/CH XT 4X2 |
$36,198 |
|
6M 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XT 4X2 |
$35,990 |
|
6A 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XT 4X2 |
$37,990 |
|
6M 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XTR 4X2 |
$39,990 |
|
6A 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XTR 4X2 |
$41,990 |
|
4×4 |
|
|
Model |
Driveaway price |
|
6M 3.2L SINGLE C/CH XT 4X4 |
$37,990 |
|
6A 3.2L SINGLE C/CH XT 4X4 |
$39,990 |
|
6M 3.2L FREESTYLE C/CH XT 4X4 |
$40,490 |
|
6A 3.2L FREESTYLE C/CH XT 4X4 |
$43,490 |
|
6M 3.2L FREESTYLE CAB UTILITY XTR 4X4 |
$45,990 |
|
6A 3.2L FREESTYLE CAB UTILITY XTR 4X4 |
$47,990 |
|
6M 3.2L DUAL C/CH XT 4X4 |
$41,198 |
|
6M 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XT 4X4 |
$40,990 |
|
6A 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XT 4X4 |
$42,990 |
|
6M 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XTR 4X4 |
$46,990 |
|
6A 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY XTR 4X4 |
$48,990 |
|
6M 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY GT 4X4 |
$49,990 |
|
6A 3.2L DUAL CAB UTILITY GT 4X4 |
$51,990 |
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