Mazda BT-50 in a nutshell
Production started in February 2006
Global sales of BT-50 have exceeded 255,153 units (as of end-August 2011)
2006: 12,440
2007: 56,355
2008: 63,698
2009: 50,518
2010: 50,231
2011: 36,751 (as of end-August 2011)
BT-50 has so far received several awards in countries as diverse as Australia, Thailand, Belgium and Russia
Mazda BT-50 in Australia
-BT-50 was launched in Australia in November 2006
-Australian sales of BT-50 to date are in excess of 49,000 units (as at September 2011)
-Until now Australia has been the second-largest market in the world for BT-50 and is expected to become the largest market in the world for All-New BT-50
-BT-50 was awarded the 2007 Australian 4WD Monthly Ute of the Year
Development of All-New Mazda BT-50
-All-New BT-50 was developed as a truly global vehicle with the aim of being a new class-leader in the utility segment
-Development was shared between Mazda in Japan and Ford in Australia and carried out across Asia, Australia, South America and Europe
-Mazda led the development of the rolling chassis in addition to producing all prototype vehicles
-Mazda had in excess of 50 full-time engineers based here in Australia for up to 4 years while All-New BT-50 was being developed
-Design work for the All-New BT-50 was managed from Mazda's Hiroshima headquarters under the guidance of chief designer, Ryo Yanagisawa
-All-New BT-50 will be sold in 168 countries
All-New BT-50 range
-Two brand new diesel engines, a MZ-CD 2.2 litre 4-cylinder and a MZ-CD 3.2 litre 5-cylinder, have been developed for All-New BT-50 in addition to brand new 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions
-All-New BT-50 is available in three different body styles - Single Cab, Freestyle Cab and Dual Cab
-Three different model grades are available - XT, XTR and GT
-All grades are packed with features including cruise control, Bluetooth®, power windows and mirrors, air-conditioning, and a whole suite of safety technologies including DSC, ABS, EBD and EBA.
-XTR models add 17-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, dual-zone climate control, leather gear shift knob and steering wheel, satellite navigation and chrome trim
-Range-topping GT models add auto on/off headlamps, rear-view mirror with auto dimming function, rain-sensing wipers and leather seat trim
-A whole range of genuine Mazda accessories have been developed and are available from launch. These include but are not limited to:
- Bull bar (steel or alloy)
- Sports bar (steel or alloy)
- Side steps (steel or stainless steel)
- Tonneau cover (hard or soft type)
- Alloy wheels
- Canopy
- Tub liners
- Lightforce driving lights
XTR and GT Dual Cab 4x4 models are available with two brand new accessory kits:
- Boss Sports kit (comprising of an alloy bull bar - airbag compatible, Lightforce Genesis driving lights (2), 17-inch 7 spoke alloy wheels, tubular side steps (stainless steel) - airbag compatible, alloy sports bar and a hard tonneau cover (lockable)
- Boss adventure kit (comprising of a steel bull bar (black) - airbag compatible, Lightforce Genesis driving lights (2), 17-inch 5 spoke alloy wheels, tubular side steps (black) - airbag compatible, sports bar (black), and a soft tonneau cover
XT 2.2L
4x2 Single Cab Chassis
-2.2 litre in-line 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC intercooled turbo diesel
-Max. power: 110 kW @ 3,700 rpm
-Max. torque: 375 Nm @ 1,500 - 2,500 rpm
-80 litre fuel tank capacity
-6-speed manual
-Fuel consumption (combined): 7.6 litres per 100km
-16 inch steel wheels with 215/70 tyres
-Door handles (black)
-Front bumper (body coloured)
-Headlamps (halogen)
-Power windows and mirrors (black)
-Air-conditioning
-Bluetooth® (hands-free compatible)
-Cruise control
-Floor covering: vinyl
-Seat trim: cloth
-Seat (driver's front bucket) with: adjustable head restraint and rake and slide adjustment
-Seat (passenger's front bench) with: adjustable head restraint
-Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
-Trip computer
-Wipers (front) 2-speed with variable intermittent function
-Audio system with: AM/FM tuner. single-disc CD player and 4 speakers
-Bluetooth® audio (MP3 player compatible)
-Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
-USB input (iPod® compatible)
-Airbags SRS: front (driver and passenger) and curtain (driver and passenger)
-Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
-Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
-Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
-Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
-Engine immobiliser
-Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
-Load Adaptive Control (LAC)
-Remote central locking (2 transmitters with retractable key)
-Roll Stability Control (RSC)
-Side impact door beams
-Traction Control System (TCS)
-Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
-Ground clearance (laden): 135 mm
-Overall length: 5,124 mm
-Overall width: 1,850 mm
-Overall height: 1,703 mm
-Wading depth: 600 mm
-Payload: 1,306 kg
-Towing capacity(braked): 2,500 kg
XT 3.2L
4x4 Single Cab Chassis
4x2 Single Cab Chassis
XT 3.2L features additional to the XT 2.2L include:
-3.2 litre in-line 5 cylinder 20 valve DOHC intercooled turbo diesel
-Max. power: 147 kW @ 3,000 rpm
-Max. torque: 470 Nm @ 1,750 - 2,500 rpm
-Fuel consumption (combined): 8.4 (4x2) 8.9 (4x4) litres per 100km
-16 inch steel wheels with 255/70 tyres
-Hill Descent Control (HDC) - 4x4 only
-Locking Rear Differential (LRD) - 4x4 only
-Ground clearance (laden): 200 mm
-Overall height: 1,800 mm
-Payload: 1,508 kg (4x2) 1,343 kg (4x4)
-Towing capacity(braked): 3,350 kg
XT
4x2 Freestyle Cab Chassis
4x4 Freestyle Cab Chassis
-3.2 litre in-line 5 cylinder 20 valve DOHC intercooled turbo diesel
-Max. power: 147 kW @ 3,000 rpm
-Max. torque: 470 Nm @ 1,750 - 2,500 rpm
-80 litre fuel tank capacity
-6-speed manual
-Fuel consumption (combined): 8.4 (4x2) 8.9 (4x4) litres per 100km
-16 inch steel wheels with 255/70 tyres
-Door handles (black)
-Front bumper (body coloured)
-Headlamps (halogen)
-Power windows and mirrors (black)
-Air-conditioning
-Bluetooth® (hands-free compatible)
-Cruise control
-Floor covering: vinyl
-Seat trim: cloth
-Seats (passenger's rear bench) with: foldable seat base and under-seat storage
-Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
-Trip computer
-Wipers (front) 2-speed with variable intermittent function
-Audio system with: AM/FM tuner. single-disc CD player and 6 speakers
-Bluetooth® audio (MP3 player compatible)
-Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
-USB input (iPod® compatible)
-Airbags SRS: front (driver and passenger), side (front) and curtain (front and rear)
-Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
-Child restraint anchor points (2)
-Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
-Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
-Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
-Engine immobiliser
-Hill Descent Control (HDC) - 4x4 only
-Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
-Load Adaptive Control (LAC)
-Locking Rear Differential (LRD) - 4x4 only
-Remote central locking (2 transmitters with retractable key)
-Roll Stability Control (RSC)
-Side impact door beams
-Traction Control System (TCS)
-Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
-Overall length: 5,124 mm
-Overall width: 1,850 mm
-Overall height: 1,804 mm
-Wading depth: 800 mm
-Payload: 1,430 kg (4x2) 1,343 kg (4x4)
-Towing capacity(braked): 3,350 kg
XTR
4x4 Freestyle Cab Utility
XTR features additional to the XT include:
-17 inch alloy wheels with 265/65 tyres
-Door handles (chrome)
-Fog-lamps (front)
-Power mirrors (chrome)
-Rear step bumper (chrome)
-Side steps (aluminium finish)
-Air-conditioning (dual-zone climate control)
-Ambient temperature gauge
-Floor covering: carpet
-Leather wrapped: gear shift knob and steering wheel
-Satellite navigation
-Seats (driver's front bucket) with: height and lumbar adjustment (driver)
-High mount stop lamp
-Overall length: 5,365 mm
-Overall height: 1,810 mm
-Payload: 1,163 k
XT
4x2 Dual Cab Utility
4x4 Dual Cab Chassis
4x4 Dual Cab Utility
-3.2 litre in-line 5 cylinder 20 valve DOHC intercooled turbo diesel
-Max. power: 147 kW @ 3,000 rpm
-Max. torque: 470 Nm @ 1,750 - 2,500 rpm
-80 litre fuel tank capacity
-6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic - utilities only
-Fuel consumption (combined): 8.4 (4x2 manual) 8.9 (4x2 auto) 8.9 (4x4 manual) 9.2 (4x4 auto) litres per 100km
-16 inch steel wheels with 255/70 tyres
-Door handles (black)
-Front bumper (body coloured)
-Headlamps (halogen)
-Power windows and mirrors (black)
-Rear step bumper (black) - utilities only
-Air-conditioning
-Bluetooth® (hands-free compatible)
-Cruise control
-Floor covering: vinyl
-Seat trim: cloth
-Seats (passenger's rear bench) with: foldable seat base and under-seat storage
-Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
-Trip computer
-Wipers (front) 2-speed with variable intermittent function
-Audio system with: AM/FM tuner. single-disc CD player and 6 speakers
-Bluetooth® audio (MP3 player compatible)
-Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
-USB input (iPod® compatible)
-Airbags SRS: front (driver and passenger), side (front) and curtain (front and rear)
-Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
-Child restraint anchor points (2)
-Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
-Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
-Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
-Engine immobiliser
-High mount stop lamp - utilities only
-Hill Descent Control (HDC) - 4x4 only
-Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
-Load Adaptive Control (LAC)
-Locking Rear Differential (LRD) - 4x4 only
-Remote central locking (2 transmitters with retractable key)
-Roll Stability Control (RSC)
-Side impact door beams
-Traction Control System (TCS)
-Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
-Overall length: 5,124 mm (cab chassis) 5,373 mm (utilities)
-Overall width: 1,850 mm
-Overall height: 1,815 mm
-Wading depth: 800 mm
-Payload from 1,139 kg - 4x4 auto
-Towing capacity(braked): 3,350 kg
XTR
4x2 Dual Cab Utility
4x4 Dual Cab Utility
XTR features additional to the XT include:
-17 inch alloy wheels with 265/65 tyres
-Door handles (chrome)
-Fog-lamps (front)
-Power mirrors (chrome)
-Rear step bumper (chrome)
-Side steps (aluminium finish)
-Air-conditioning (dual-zone climate control)
-Ambient temperature gauge
-Floor covering: carpet
-Leather wrapped: gear shift knob and steering wheel
-Satellite navigation
-Seats (driver's front bucket) with: height and lumbar adjustment (driver)
-Overall length: 5,365 mm
-Overall height: 1,821 mm
-Payload: from 1,097 kg - 4x4 auto
GT
4x4 Dual Cab Utility
GT features additional to the XTR include:
-Headlamps auto on/off function
-Rear-view mirror with auto dimming function
-Seat trim: leather
-Wipers (front) 2-speed with rain-sensing function
-Payload: from 1,088 kg - 4x4 automatic
Mazda BT-50 projected sales
Mazda Australia expects to sell an average of around 1000 units per month with the following body style and model split:
-Single Cab 25%
-Freestyle Cab 15%
-Dual Cab 60%
-XT 65%
-XTR 25%
-GT 10%
-4x2 70%
-4x4 30%