Mazda’s BT50 is no longer a reskinned Ford Ranger. Instead, Mazda has turned to Isuzu and it’s latest D-Max. This brings major benefits in reliability, safety and fuel efficiency, but de-Rangering the BT has its downsides, too.
Under the bonnet, the new BT offers lazier performance from the 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre Isuzu turbodiesel compared with the previous BT/Ranger’s 147kW/470Nm 3.2 litre five cylinder engine.
Prices for the 3.0-litre dual cab 4x4 ute models start at $52,580 for the XT
