The facelifted Mazda BT-50 bakkie makes its market introduction this week. Here are the specifications and pricing for this new product.
This generation of the Mazda BT-50 was introduced to the South African market back in 2012. It was marketed as an Active Lifestyle Vehicle, which meant that the BT-50 was aimed at more the leisure end of the market as opposed to the workhorse. What's new for 2017? There's new exterior styling, which includes a new face, redesigned side steps, rear combination lamps and 17-inch aluminium wheels. The cabin has also been refined to give a higher-quality feel with the addition of Bluetooth, steering wheel switches and cruise control from the SLX model. The SLE model picks up new features that include a rear-view camera, an auto-dimming mirror and electrical driver seat adjustment.
The Mazda BT-50 double cab range comprises 2.2L 4×2 6MT SLE, 3.2L 4×4 6MT SLE and 3.2L 4×4 6AT SLE as well as new models: a 2.2L 4×2 6MT SLX and 2.2L 4×2 6AT SLE. The facelifted Mazda BT-50 is assembled in Thailand. There are 7 colour finishes: True Red, Aluminum Metallic, Cool White, Jet Black, Deep Crystal Blue, Blue Reflex and Titanium Flash.
Mazda BT-50 Model Lineup
The BT-50 Mazda Care plan is now aligned with that of Mazda passenger vehicles; with a 3-year unlimited kilometre factory warranty, 3-year service plan and 3-year roadside assistance. For complete peace of mind motoring; a Customer Service Guarantee on pre-arranged repairs is also included.
BT-50 2.2L DE SLX 6MT 4X2 – R441 600
- Maximum power: 110 kW @ 3 700 rpm
- Peak torque: 375 Nm @ 1 500-2 500 rpm
- Fuel consumption 7.6 L/100km
- 6-speed manual transmission
- 6 speakers
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Bluetooth
- Integrated Audio system (Radio/CD/USB/Aux)
- Multi-functional steering wheel
- Cruise control
- Locking rear diff (LRD)
- Tailgate lock
- Cloth seats
- Temperature display
- Front power windows
- 6 Airbags (D+P+S+C)
- Side step
- Front fog lamps
- Power adjustable mirrors/power fold
- Air conditioning
BT-50 2.2L DE SLE 6MT 4X2 – R447 000, R497 700 (Auto)
- 6-speed manual/automatic transmission
- Dual-zone aircon
- Leather seats
- Chrome power windows
- Integrated Audio system – high
- 17” Alloy wheels
- Headlamps Auto on/off
- Rain sensing wipers
- Parking sensors
- Reverse camera
- Auto dimming mirror
- Electrical seat adjustment (Driver)
- Leather gear knob
- Electrical driver lumbar support
BT-50L 3.2L DE SLE 6MT 4X4 – R541 700, R555 700 (Auto)
- Max power 147 kW @ 3000rpm
- Max torque 470 Nm @ 1750-2500rpm
- Fuel consumption Man (9.3 L/100km) Auto (9.7 L/100km)
- Load Adaptive Control
- Trailer Sway Mitigation
- Roll Over Mitigation
- Hill Launch Assist
- Hill Descent Control
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