Mazda BT-50 FAQs

• Is the Mazda BT 50 any good?

  Finding a family-friendly ute is no easy feat, let alone one that backs it up with a potent engine, solid reliability, good safety credentials, and rugged all-terrain and workhorse performance. The good news, however, is the Mazda BT-50 ticks all the right boxes, making it a worthy middleweight contender. With the latest generation BT-50 sporting a bolder appearance, as well as added technology for tradies who need to stay connected on the road. This is a lot of ute for the money, with its capable and versatile showing ensuring that it holds its own against the dearer Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.

• How much does a Mazda BT 50 cost?

  The latest-release Mazda BT-50 is available from a starting price of $29,060, which gets you into an XT (4x2) manual variant. Higher up the range you also have the Mazda BT-50 GT (4x4), topping out at $59,990 in automatic, which also comes available in Dual Cab, Extra Cab, Ute and Single Cab body types. Subject to availability, you may also be able to source the flagship BOSS (4x4) variant, which was designated a Suggested Retail Price of $63,250 by Mazda. Don't forget to add in other costs such as stamp duty, dealer delivery and on-road costs.

• Is Mazda BT 50 the same as Ford Ranger?

  The latest Mazda BT 50 is not the same as the Ford Ranger. The two previously shared much of the same underpinnings, architecture and engine, making them almost identical in many ways, however, that partnership came to an end in recent years. Today's version of the Mazda BT-50 is modelled on the Isuzu D-Max, while the Ford Ranger has established its own characteristics and attributes that have made it a popular choice of ute in its own right.