The third-generation Mazda BT-50, which is predicated on the third-generation Isuzu D-Max, formally went on sale in Malaysia in June 2022. Within the years since its introduction, the pick-up truck quietly disappeared from the native line-up nevertheless it has now returned, this time in facelifted kind.
The newest BT-50 launched by Bermaz Motor at this time celebrated its world debut in October final 12 months and is barely supplied in a sole variant referred to as the three.0D Excessive Plus. This double cab possibility is priced at RM140,418.40 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, which is RM3,300 lower than its pre-facelift equal launched in 2022 alongside 4 different variants on the time.
As a part of the facelift, the BT-50 will get an up to date entrance fascia that appears extra according to the model’s passenger automobiles. New right here is the grille with a thick backside encompass and a bigger Mazda brand set on a multi-pinned insert in gloss black.
The headlamps have additionally been redesigned with an L-shaped LED daytime operating mild signature much like the most recent CX-5 we now have right here. Under it is a revised entrance bumper with air curtains and a extra robust-looking skid plate.
Shifting to the rear, the tailgate now sports activities a definite ridged part alongside its decrease part, whereas the LED taillights have a brand new L-shaped signature. As with the entrance, the Mazda brand, which is positioned slightly below the tailgate latch and rear-view digital camera, has been enlarged.
Whereas the outside is noticeably totally different, the inside seems to be much like the pre-facelift mannequin. The upright dashboard continues to have central air vents sandwiching a touchscreen infotainment system simply above the air-conditioning controls. Adjustments embrace a ridged trim piece forward of the entrance passenger, whereas the multi-info show within the instrument cluster is extra configurable and bigger at seven inches.
The brand new instrument show is accompanied by a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system that helps Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, with audio performed again via an eight-speaker system. Different inside options are dual-zone local weather management with rear vents, an eight-way powered driver’s seat, a four-wheel drive switch dial, seven airbags (entrance, facet, curtain and driver’s knee) and black leather-based upholstery.
The equipment record additionally contains 18-inch wheels with 265/60 profile all-terrain tyres, computerized bi-LED headlamps, LED entrance fog lamps, bulb-type rear fogs, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry and begin, entrance and rear parking sensors, roof rails (100 kg restrict), facet steps and a bedliner. The asking worth contains an equipment bundle with a curler shutter for the mattress, wheel arch extensions and a rear-view mirror that doubles as a show for the rear-view digital camera.
As for the engine, Isuzu’s 4JJ3-TCX returns to proceed offering 188 hp at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 2,600 rpm. That is nonetheless mated to a six-speed computerized transmission and part-time four-wheel drive system, the latter with selectable modes (2WD, 4WD-Excessive and 4WD-Low), a tough terrain mode and rear differential lock.
2025 Mazda BT-50 facelift brochure; click on to enlarge
By way of security, you get the same old programs of ABS, EBD, brake help and ESC to go together with hill launch help, hill descent management and multi-collision brake. As earlier than, there’s an ADAS suite with computerized excessive beam, blind spot monitoring, rear cross site visitors alert, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise management, driver consideration help, ahead collision warning and computerized emergency braking.
You’ll be able to order the BT-50 in both Concrete Grey Mica, Vermillion Latosol Mica, True Black Mica, Geode White Pearl or Crusing Blue Mica. A five-year/100,000-km car guarantee is included with every buy.
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