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
Ford F-150 vs Mazda BT-50 Comparison
Ford F-150
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2024 Ford
F-150
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2024 Mazda
BT-50
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How they stack...
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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7.8
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Based on the Ford F-150
Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
136L
1700 km
76L
532 to 608 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$106,950 - $140,945
$35,520 - $74,095
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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 (+$700)
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2024 Ford F-150 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Oxford White
- Agate Black
- Iconic Silver
- Antimatter Blue
- Carbonised Grey
- Rapid Red
All paint colours besides Oxford White are considered prestige paint, which costs an additional $700.
Ice White is standard, while premium paint is an extra $695.
The full palette consists of:
- Red Volcano
- Concrete Grey
- Gun Blue
- Ingot Silver
- Rock Grey
- True Black
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWINTURBO PORT & DFI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3497 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 298kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 678Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3100 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 16.3 - 16.5 | |
