Tag Archives: Mazda BT-50

Utes: February 2013 sales overview

The all-conquering Toyota HiLux has yet again led the way for ute sales in February, in a month that saw four commercial vehicles make it into the top seven highest selling cars list. While the gap from the Toyota HiLux (3319) to the second-pl

Mazda BT-50 towing capacity boosted

Mazda has announced a boost in towing performance across its Mazda BT-50 4x2 and 4x4 ute range to equal the pulling power of best in vehicles its class. The 150kg increase in the braked towing capacity of Mazda BT-50 4x2 Hi-Rider and 4x4 model

Mazda to build new transmission plant in Thailand

Mazda has announced it will build a new transmission plant in Thailand, with operations set to begin between April and September 2015. At a cost of $273 million (26 billion yen) and with an annual production capacity of approximately 400,000 a

Utes: November 2012 sales overview

The Toyota HiLux has continued its year of ute sales domination, coming out on top again in the November sales figures. While the Toyota HiLux retained top spot with 3059 units delivered across the country, November proved an impressive month

2012 Mazda BT-50 Review

Like most of the popular ute brands sold in Australia, the Mazda BT-50 can be bought in a multitude of configurations with various body styles. In all, Mazda offers up to 19 different choices - from the entry-level 2WD single-cab chassis with

Utes: August sales overview

The Toyota HiLux has continued its domination of Australia's pick-up/cab-chassis segment in August, claiming the title of the top-selling vehicle in its class and overall for the fifth consecutive month. The Toyota HiLux took top spot with 401

Mazda BT-50: new models, more equipment

The Mazda BT-50 range has been expanded with the addition of two new variants along with upgrades to an existing model. Mazda has announced the introduction of its first 4x2 Dual Cab Chassis model with the new Mazda BT-50 4x2 Dual Cab Chassis

Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50 production boosted to meet demand

High global demand for the Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 has encouraged the two manufacturers to ramp up production of the all-new utes. A $US27 million ($26 million) investment from Ford and Mazda into their AutoAlliance Thailand (ATT) manufact

Mazda BT-50 safe despite rumours over future

Mazda Australia says there are no plans to end production of the Mazda BT-50 despite international reports suggesting the Japanese brand is pulling out of the commercial vehicle market. Japan’s Nikkei newspaper last week reported Mazda had d

Mazda: New Cars 2012

Mazda continues its rollout of efficient SkyActiv technologies in 2012 with the local introduction of the compact CX-5 SUV in March. At this stage, it appears unlikely the light Mazda2 will adopt a SkyActiv engine in the New Year, while the mid-s

Mazda BT-50 Review

Mazda BT-50 Dual Cab 4x4: 3.2-litre inline five-cylinder diesel with six-speed automatic transmission, 147kW/470Nm: $50,810 (Manufacturer’s List Price). Minimum and maximum pricing is based on Freestyle and Dual Cab chassis only. Single Cab pricing

Mazda BT-50 prices revealed for Australia

Mazda Australia has confirmed the pricing of the all-new Mazda BT-50.   Details released today reveal pricing for the BT-50 Freestyle and Dual Cab models. Mazda Australia will confirm pricing of the BT-50 Single Cab closer to its local showroom de

Mazda BT-50 Preview

Update: Mazda BT-50 review. Mazda launched its all-new BT-50 yesterday with an extensive on-road and off-road drive program that put the new utility through its paces. Regardless of what you may think of the front end styling on the new BT-50