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 |
