7.9
2025 Mazda BT-50 review
There's a mid-life update looming, but the Mazda BT-50 is a great-value ute right now, especially in premium SP trim.
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2024 Mazda BT-50 vs 2022 Toyota HiLux Comparison
Mazda BT-50
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Toyota HiLux
2024 Mazda
BT-50
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2022 Toyota
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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 Mazda BT-50 SP (4x4)
Based on the Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) 6 SPEAKER
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Mazda BT-50. The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Dyno
Fuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
80L
552 to 888 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives like an SUV
- Well-calibrated ADAS
- Premium cabin materials
Misses
- Expensive with options
- Rivals have more grunt
- Infotainment upgrade isn't worth $5000
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Extensive chassis changes
- New stance hugely enhances stability
- Capable 4x4 system
Misses
- Dated interior
- Would hugely benefit from V6 or hybrid power
- Six-month service intervals
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)
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
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
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 2393 - 2753 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 110kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3000 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 245Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1400 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 - 16.5 | 10.2 - 15.6 | |
