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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2024 Mazda BT-50 vs 2022 SsangYong Musso XLV Comparison
Mazda BT-50
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SsangYong Musso XLV
2024 Mazda
BT-50
vs
2022 SsangYong
Musso XLV
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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
7.7
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Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Based on the SsangYong Musso XLV ADVENTURE
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
75L
623 to 675 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$35,520 - $74,095
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CarExpert's Take
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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Bigger, crisper screens
- Still great value for money – mostly
- Long warranty, cheap servicing
Misses
- Halogen headlights unless you buy top-spec
- Missing a heap of safety kit in lower models
- Lap-only centre rear seatbelt – really?!
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
- Mica Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$695)
- Metallic Paint (+$495)
Colours Available
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 2157 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 - 16.5 | 15.5 | |
