7.8
2024 Mazda BT-50 GT Thunder Pro review
The Thunder Pro is the most capable BT-50 you can buy from a Mazda dealer, with much of the aftermarket work taken care of.
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Mike Costello
2024 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2023 Mazda BT-50 Comparison
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Mazda BT-50
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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Based on the Chevrolet Silverado
Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ PREMIUM TECH PACK won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant. We don’t have any awards for Mazda BT-50.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Towing
Fuel Efficiency
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76L
532 to 608 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$130,500 - $138,000
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CarExpert's Take
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Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tangible driving improvement
- Best seats in the business
- Trusty, efficient Isuzu diesel
Misses
- Price is getting up there
- Interior tech outclassed by Ranger
- Save cash by adding similar upgrades to a lower grade
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$1,250)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 6162 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 6.2L | 1.9L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 313kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 624Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4100 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.5 | 16.3 - 16.5 | |
