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2021 Mazda BT-50 XTR review
It's no secret the Mazda BT-50 has taken a huge step forward. How does the second-from-top spec XTR stack up in the real world?
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Scott Collie
2020 Mazda BT-50 XT HI-RIDER (4x2) (5YR) vs 2020 Mazda BT-50 XT (4x4) (5YR) Comparison
Mazda BT-50
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Mazda BT-50
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2020 Mazda BT-50
XT HI-RIDER (4x2) (5YR)
vs
2020 Mazda BT-50
XT (4x4) (5YR)
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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Based on the Mazda BT-50 XTR (4x4)
Based on the Mazda BT-50 XTR (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
80L
744 km
80L
776 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Handsome exterior
- Smooth, progressive powertrain
- Nicely-appointed interior
Misses
- Infotainment is better, but still feels aftermarket
- Less warranty than mechanically-identical D-Max
- Could be more 'Mazda' inside
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Handsome exterior
- Smooth, progressive powertrain
- Nicely-appointed interior
Misses
- Infotainment is better, but still feels aftermarket
- Less warranty than mechanically-identical D-Max
- Could be more 'Mazda' inside
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 | ||
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3196 | 3196 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.2L | 3.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 5 | DIESEL TURBO 5 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 20 | 20 | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW | 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 | 3000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 470Nm | 470Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 15.5 | |
