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Mazda BT50
Mazda’s BT-50 was named Ute (Pickup) of the Year by Australia’s premier off-road magazine, Australian 4WD Monthly
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In its ninth year, Australian 4WD Monthly is Australia's top-selling and widely read 4WD magazine. Mazda’s BT-50 was awarded Australia’s coveted off-road title over five of its closest rivals; the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Holden Rodeo, Mitsubishi Triton and Ford Ranger.
Australian 4WD Monthly editor Glenn Wright said: “The BT-50 was chosen as our 2007 Ute of the Year as it presented the best overall package and value for money. What set the BT-50 apart from the rest was its brilliant engine - grunty yet refined and economical. Its great ride and handling qualities made you forget you were driving a ute, because it felt no different to the average 4WD wagon.”
This was the ultimate test of the BT-50 turbo-diesel dual cab utility covering 2500 kilometers of Australia’s harshest outback terrain. A panel of six experienced judges voted Mazda’s 3.0-litre turbo diesel Dual Cab Utility SDX the year’s must-buy 4WD ute.
The BT-50 Dual Cab Utility SDX outshone its competitors on all of the key judging criteria that included off-road ability, interior, engine performance, overall design and engineering and an underbody damage inspection after the test.
The back-to-back ute comparison, dubbed the ‘outback torture test’ by the Australian 4WD Monthly editorial team, involved a week-long drive from Adelaide to Alice Springs and comprised every imaginable terrain, from sand, to mud, to low-range rocky tracks, to high-speed dirt and tarmac driving.
The torture test Wright says: “puts the vehicles through their paces the same way our readers would if it were their own.”
Mazda Australia managing director Doug Dickson said: “We could not be more delighted with this award. This title reflects the feedback we have been getting from our BT-50 customers since its launch last year. They really appreciate its power, refinement and economy. No wonder it is selling in record numbers.”
This was the second award the BT-50 had won that year; it had also won Delivery Magazine’s 2007 Light Commercial Vehicle Award earlier that month.
Mazda BT-50 Overall Specifications
Mazda BT-50 is a versatile pickup in both 4x2 and 4x4 formats. Mazda BT-50 is a product of Mazda's Japanese quality discipline and engineering know-how and Ford's American ingenuity. Here are overall specifications of Mazda BT-50.
Engine
Diesel 2,500 CC Common-Rail Turbo Intercooler (WLC)
Diesel 3,000 CC Common-Rail Turbo Intercooler (WEC)
Type
4 cylinders, 16-valve overhead camshaft Turbo with Intercooler
4 cylinders, 16-valve overhead camshaft Turbo with Intercooler
Displacement (cc)
2,499
2,953
Compression ratio
18.0 : 1
18.0 : 1
Bore x Stroke (mm)
93.0 x 92.0
96.0 x 102.0
Max output (EEC) (horsepower/kilowatt/RPM)
143 / 105 / 3,500
156 / 115 / 3,200
Max torque (EEC) (n-m/rpm)
330 / 1,800
380 / 1,800
Emission standard
Euro Level 3
Euro Level 3
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Mazda Bt-50 2009 2008 Model
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Mazda BT-50 has been modified for year 2008 2009: The Mazda BT-50 pick-up gets a facelift throughout the range and now with B5-compatible engine, albeit retaining the same specs. As with its Ford Ranger sister, the BT-50 is best in open cab form with solid 156hp 3.0-litre engine and semi-quick shifting five-speed manual. Dated chassis with recirculating ball steering more at home off-road than on it, but H/T tyres lets it down.
Mazda's next-generation Mazda one-ton pickup, the BT-50 had made its world debut at the 2006 Bangkok International Motor Show in April and by all counts it was a great hit. The name was changed from Fighter to BT-50 to assign it one name in all markets and to bring its name in line with Mazda's global alphanumeric nomenclature strategy. This is what a Malcolm Gough, executive officer and general manager of Mazda's Overseas Sales Division had to say:
"BT-50 recognises the new range's B-Series Truck heritage (BT) and the number "50" reflects that this one-ton vehicle is optimally positioned between smaller payload trucks (e.g. half-ton) and much larger trucks.
Used Mazda Fighter - 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Pickup available at Soni Motors Thailand
Mazda Fighter or B-Series Intro
No other commercial vehicle in the world can provide you the fun and satisfaction that the Mazda Fighter can. Better than your wildest expectations the Mazda Fighter is the ultimate class leader. It is available on request at Thailand's top 4x4 pickup and SUV dealer, importer and exporter Soni Motors Thailand.
Mazda had revamped the B2500 Fighter 4WD truck. And many steps had been taken to bring about a fresh new look. Exterior-wise, there is now a two-tone colour scheme and the roll-bar at the rear is now colour-coded for a harmonious effect. The effect is completed by distinctive 16-inch alloy wheels that are shod with Sime Alpina tyres.
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Mazda’s BT-50 was named Ute (Pickup) of the Year by Australia’s premier off-road magazine, Australian 4WD Monthly
.In its ninth year, Australian 4WD Monthly is Australia's top-selling and widely read 4WD magazine. Mazda’s BT-50 was awarded Australia’s coveted off-road title over five of its closest rivals; the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Holden Rodeo, Mitsubishi Triton and Ford Ranger.
Australian 4WD Monthly editor Glenn Wright said: “The BT-50 was chosen as our 2007 Ute of the Year as it presented the best overall package and value for money. What set the BT-50 apart from the rest was its brilliant engine - grunty yet refined and economical. Its great ride and handling qualities made you forget you were driving a ute, because it felt no different to the average 4WD wagon.”
This was the ultimate test of the BT-50 turbo-diesel dual cab utility covering 2500 kilometers of Australia’s harshest outback terrain. A panel of six experienced judges voted Mazda’s 3.0-litre turbo diesel Dual Cab Utility SDX the year’s must-buy 4WD ute.
The BT-50 Dual Cab Utility SDX outshone its competitors on all of the key judging criteria that included off-road ability, interior, engine performance, overall design and engineering and an underbody damage inspection after the test.
The back-to-back ute comparison, dubbed the ‘outback torture test’ by the Australian 4WD Monthly editorial team, involved a week-long drive from Adelaide to Alice Springs and comprised every imaginable terrain, from sand, to mud, to low-range rocky tracks, to high-speed dirt and tarmac driving.
The torture test Wright says: “puts the vehicles through their paces the same way our readers would if it were their own.”
Mazda Australia managing director Doug Dickson said: “We could not be more delighted with this award. This title reflects the feedback we have been getting from our BT-50 customers since its launch last year. They really appreciate its power, refinement and economy. No wonder it is selling in record numbers.”
This was the second award the BT-50 had won that year; it had also won Delivery Magazine’s 2007 Light Commercial Vehicle Award earlier that month.
Mazda BT-50 Overall Specifications
Mazda BT-50 is a versatile pickup in both 4x2 and 4x4 formats. Mazda BT-50 is a product of Mazda's Japanese quality discipline and engineering know-how and Ford's American ingenuity. Here are overall specifications of Mazda BT-50.
| Engine | Diesel 2,500 CC Common-Rail Turbo Intercooler (WLC) | Diesel 3,000 CC Common-Rail Turbo Intercooler (WEC) |
| Type | 4 cylinders, 16-valve overhead camshaft Turbo with Intercooler | 4 cylinders, 16-valve overhead camshaft Turbo with Intercooler |
| Displacement (cc) | 2,499 | 2,953 |
| Compression ratio | 18.0 : 1 | 18.0 : 1 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 93.0 x 92.0 | 96.0 x 102.0 |
| Max output (EEC) (horsepower/kilowatt/RPM) | 143 / 105 / 3,500 | 156 / 115 / 3,200 |
| Max torque (EEC) (n-m/rpm) | 330 / 1,800 | 380 / 1,800 |
| Emission standard | Euro Level 3 | Euro Level 3 |
Soni Motors Thailand is world's largest exporter of diesel 4x4 pickups as Mazda BT-50. Import Mazda BT-50 and other diesel pickup from Thailand top new and used second hand car and 4x4 exporter
Mazda Bt-50 2009 2008 Model
To reach Thailand's largest 4x4 Auto Exporter - Soni Motors - email us now at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Mazda BT-50 has been modified for year 2008 2009: The Mazda BT-50 pick-up gets a facelift throughout the range and now with B5-compatible engine, albeit retaining the same specs. As with its Ford Ranger sister, the BT-50 is best in open cab form with solid 156hp 3.0-litre engine and semi-quick shifting five-speed manual. Dated chassis with recirculating ball steering more at home off-road than on it, but H/T tyres lets it down.
Mazda's next-generation Mazda one-ton pickup, the BT-50 had made its world debut at the 2006 Bangkok International Motor Show in April and by all counts it was a great hit. The name was changed from Fighter to BT-50 to assign it one name in all markets and to bring its name in line with Mazda's global alphanumeric nomenclature strategy. This is what a Malcolm Gough, executive officer and general manager of Mazda's Overseas Sales Division had to say:
"BT-50 recognises the new range's B-Series Truck heritage (BT) and the number "50" reflects that this one-ton vehicle is optimally positioned between smaller payload trucks (e.g. half-ton) and much larger trucks.
Used Mazda Fighter - 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Pickup available at Soni Motors Thailand
Mazda Fighter or B-Series Intro
No other commercial vehicle in the world can provide you the fun and satisfaction that the Mazda Fighter can. Better than your wildest expectations the Mazda Fighter is the ultimate class leader. It is available on request at Thailand's top 4x4 pickup and SUV dealer, importer and exporter Soni Motors Thailand.
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