Greater than 12 months after making its world debut, the order books for the third-generation Mazda BT-50 are actually open in Malaysia. In contrast to the second-gen model that was tied to the Ford Ranger, the redesigned Mazda pick-up truck is now based mostly on the latest Isuzu D-Max, with 5 variants set to be supplied to clients right here, all totally imported from Thailand.
The vary begins with the 1.9L Single Cab MT, which is adopted by the double cab 1.9L Mid MT, 1.9L Mid AT, 1.9L Excessive AT and the range-topping 3.0L Excessive Plus AT. For now, we solely have pricing for the final two choices, with the 1.9L Excessive AT going for RM124,179.20, whereas the three.0L Excessive Plus AT retails at RM143,218.40.
These figures are on-the-road with out insurance coverage and inclusive of a five-year, 100,000-km producer guarantee. The continued gross sales tax exemption doesn’t apply right here as a result of pick-up vehicles are categorised as business automobiles.
Beneath the bonnet, the BT-50 will get the identical engines utilized by the D-Max, with “1.9L” variants being powered by a RZ4E-TC 1.9 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel making 148 hp (150 PS) at 3,600 rpm and 350 Nm of torque from 1,800 to 2,600 rpm.
In the meantime, the range-topper will get Isuzu’s up to date 4JJ3-TCX 3.0 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel that serves up 188 hp (190 PS) at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm from 1,600 to 2,600 rpm. 4-wheel drive is normal throughout the board, however relying on the variant, there’s both a six-speed handbook (MT) or a six-speed automated (AT) transmission fitted.
Whereas the platform and engines are shared with the D-Max, the BT-50 has been styled to seem classier than its Isuzu counterpart. The Kodo strategy sees a entrance finish that’s harking back to the model’s CX SUVs, with sq. jaw accompanied by a well-known grille and smooth headlamps. In the meantime, the BT-50’s rear will get a easy tailgate and wraparound taillights which might be completely different from the D-Max.
This development continues on the within, because the BT-50’s dashboard is much less “tough and hard,” however extra car-like. The horizontal large design incorporates a central head unit flanked by air vents, whereas carryover gadgets are issues like local weather controls, gear lever, centre stack in addition to the centre console with rear vents.
By way of tools, the 1.9L Single Cab MT comes with 16-inch steelies, LED headlamps and entrance fog lamps, bulb-type DRLs and rear fog lamp, automated wipers, a 3.5-inch monochrome instrument cluster show, a fundamental head unit with two audio system, handbook air-conditioning, handbook seats, cloth upholstery, a 4WD switch dial, a rear differential lock, two airbags, ESC, traction management, Hill Launch Help, ABS, EBD and brake help.
Stepping up from the workhorse variant to the primary of the double cabs, the 1.9L Mid MT and AT achieve 17-inch alloys, keyless engine begin, powered facet mirrors with indicators, rear parking sensors, a 4.2-inch TFT-LCD colored multi-info show, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 6 audio system, rear air vents, a reverse digicam, Isofix youngster seat anchors, passive cruise management in addition to blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
The 1.9L Excessive AT builds upon the Mid variants by including auto-levelling bi-LED headlamps, LED DRLs, keyless entry, entrance parking sensors, roof rails (100 kg restrict), facet steps, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual-zone local weather management, eight-way powered entrance seat, 5 extra airbags for a complete of seven and hill descent management.
On the prime, the three.0L Excessive Plus AT will get all of the 1.9L Excessive AT’s options, however with the addition of 18-inch alloys, a distant engine begin perform, two extra audio system for a complete of eight and brown leather-based upholstery. Extra importantly, the range-topper will get a extra complete suite of safety and driver assists, together with multi-collision brake, adaptive cruise management, automated excessive beam, lane departure warning, ahead collision warning and automated emergency braking.
The BT-50 is available in 5 colors, together with Rock Gray Mica, Gunblue Mica, Ice White, Crimson Volcano Mica and True Black Mica. Regardless of the supply of a spec sheet and partial value record, the BT-50 continues to be being previewed for now, and we’re informed a full launch will happen later this week, so keep tuned. Given what’s introduced to you, would you decide the BT-50 over different pick-up vehicles just like the D-Max, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton?
