All-new Mazda BT-50 is a Sexy Pickup We’d Like to See Here

Published on June 18, 2020 in New Models by Guillaume Rivard

Mazda stopped selling pickups in North America in 2010 with the discontinuation of the B-Series, a clone of the old Ford Ranger. Elsewhere around the world, things are different. There’s a model called BT-50 that recently spawned a third generation and we just can’t help but fantasize about it.

The vehicle is based on an Isuzu D-Max chassis while sporting Mazda’s signature KODO design. Obviously, styling is a matter of personal tastes, but have you ever seen such a sexy and refined small pickup? Probably not. Maybe the upcoming Hyundai Santa Cruz will have something to say about that…

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From what we understand, the Mazda BT-50 pictured here is a premium model that can double as a daily driver. Cheaper, lesser-equipped variants are also available for customers who just want a work truck.

At 5.28 metres long, 1.88 metre wide and 1.78 metre tall, this model is barely more compact than a new Ranger SuperCab with a six-foot bed.

The interior of the redesigned BT-50 looks nothing like a pickup cabin and much more like a car’s. Ergonomics and material selection were a big focus. Check out the centre console, too. The dashboard incorporates a nine-inch touchscreen and select models even offer a digital instrument cluster.  

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What about capability? We know the new Mazda BT-50’s engine lineup includes a 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel rated at 190 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque—numbers that are quite similar to those of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon equipped with the 2.8-litre Duramax (181 horsepower, 369 pound-feet). Six-speed manual and automatic transmissions can be specified. Payload capacity is 2,347 pounds, while max towing amounts to 7,716 pounds (Ranger: 7,500).

Production of the Mazda BT-50 takes place in Thailand for export to Asia and Australia. Fancy a return in North America? We can at least dream about it.

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