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 Mazda BT-50 vs 2022 Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
Mazda BT-50
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2024 Mazda
BT-50
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2022 Volkswagen
Amarok
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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
8.2
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Based on the Mazda BT-50 THUNDER (4x4)
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
76L
532 to 608 km
80L
568 to 792 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interesting interior finishes
- Balance of ride and handling
- Undercuts Aventura by $5000
Misses
- Tech has fallen further behind Ranger
- Doesn't go as far as some off-road rivals
- More expensive than key rivals
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 (+$990)
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, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1898 - 2999 | 1968 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 1.9L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 140kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 2500 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 450Nm | 400Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 1800 | 1250 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.3 - 16.5 | 10 - 17 | |
