Mazda Malaysia opens bookings for the new BT-50 pickup

KUALA LUMPUR: It was only recently that Bermaz Motor (official distributor of Mazda in Malaysia) teased us with silhouettes of two cars in a single image. One of which we suspected to be the BT-50 and we were right! As Mazda Malaysia has now opened bookings for the new pickup.

Back then we didn’t have any information about the pickup but now tables are turning. So, let’s now get into the details, starting with the new BT-50 variant and price -

The upcoming Mazda BT-50 will be offered in two variants in Malaysia - the entry-level 1.9L AT High and range-topping 3.0L AT High Plus. Both the models will be offered in double-cab body style. The new Mazda BT-50 price will commence at RM 124,179.

New Mazda BT-50 exterior

The new BT-50 is based on the 3rd generation Isuzu D-Max that arrived in Malaysia earlier this year. However, the resemblance can not be seen on the outside as Mazda has given its pickup a unique body shell that is based on the brand’s Kodo design language.

Highlighting bits on the outside include - a massive front chrome grille and sleek LED headlights. Compared to the aggressive D-Max, the new BT-50 looks mature, similar to the SUVs in its range.

New Mazda BT-50 interior

Unlike the exterior that’s unique and different from D-Max, the cabin shares resemblance to the Isuzu pickup. The classy interior apart from the rounded air-con vents and new satin silver dashboard trim gets - a nine-inch touchscreen information display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, analog instrument clusters with a 4.2-inch multi-info display, and dual-zone climate control.

The images also show the pickup benefiting from brown leather-wrapped seats like the ones seen in the range-topping D-Max model. Taking a step further in the passenger comfort front, Mazda has included additional knee pads around the centre console.

New Mazda BT-50 engine

In Malaysia, the new BT-50 will be offered in two engine options - a 1.9-litre in-line four-cylinder DOHC intercooler diesel engine making a maximum power of 150 PS at 3,600 rpm along with a peak torque of 350 Nm from 1,800 to 2,600 rpm. The range-topping BT-50, on the other hand, is powered by a 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel unit generating 190 PS at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm at 1,600 to 2,600 rpm.

Both the mills are paired to a six-speed automatic transmission.

New Mazda BT-50 safety

The all-new BT-50 mirrors range-topping D-Max advanced driver assistance suite of features that includes - Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic High Beam, Auto Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Forward Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Warning System.

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New Mazda BT-50 price

1.9L AT High	RM 124,179.20
3.0L AT High Plus	RM 143,218.40

The prices mentioned above are on-the-road without insurance and include a 100,000km/5-year warranty.

Wanna see the car in person before booking? Well, head over to Mazda’s virtual booth at the Drive Virtual Auto Fair 2021, running from 29th November until 03rd December 2021.

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