In 2006, based on the Ford Ranger, Mazda officially launched its new medium-sized pickup Mazda BT-50, which can be regarded as the continuation of the blood of Mazda commercial vehicles.
On the basis of Ford Ranger, Mazda has launched two generations of BT-50. Under Mazda’s family design, Mazda BT-50 has also become a rare product in the medium-sized pickup market that is characterized by gentleness and elegance. . The differentiated design makes the sales of Mazda BT-50 in the Southeast Asian and Australian markets quite good.
Therefore, this also makes Mazda full of confidence in continuing to operate the BT-50 product. After Ford and Mazda broke up in an all-round way, Mazda signed a cooperation agreement with Isuzu in 2016. According to the agreement, the new generation of Mazda BT-50 will cooperate with the new The first generation of Isuzu D-MAX realizes technology sharing, and Isuzu will manufacture a new generation of BT-50 for Mazda at the Rayong plant in Thailand.
After a period of warm-up and running-in, Mazda officially released a new generation of Mazda BT-50 a few days ago.
Judging from the released official pictures, the new generation of Mazda BT-50 maintains the same overall shape as the new generation of Isuzu D-MAX. The two share the basic structure including the cab, cargo box, chassis, engine, etc. . This also means that the handsome and tough figure on the new generation of Isuzu D-MAX has been retained on the new generation of Mazda BT-50. As a result, this also makes the new generation of Mazda BT-50 the most powerful off-road performance product of Mazda.
In terms of details such as the front of the car, the new generation of Mazda BT-50 has changed the steel-like design of Isuzu D-MAX, but integrated Mazda’s soul-moving design concept into the design of the pickup. The exterior kit, including the front fenders, hood, grille, headlights and front bumper, has been designed in a Mazda family style.
The relationship between the shield-shaped air intake grille and the headlights is consistent with the new Mazda CX-9. However, the taller front allows us to re-examine this family design, because of the change in visual height, it presents a completely different sense of sight. Under the family design of Mazda Soul, the new generation of Mazda BT-50 is also rounded and refined.
Inside the vehicle, the interior of the new generation Mazda BT-50 has been redesigned. Mazda’s family-style design constitutes an interior shape dominated by horizontal lines. The LCD display on the center console is completely embedded in the shape of the instrument panel. middle. This is different from the polygonal features emphasized by the new generation of Isuzu D-MAX. The fabrics and leather patterns of the interior are also traditionally adopted by Mazda, with a more delicate design.
How should I put it, although it is consistent with the Isuzu D-MAX, the Mazda BT-50 will obviously be more delicate.
In terms of power, the new Mazda BT-50 will be equipped with RZ4E and 4JJ3 diesel power, the former has a maximum output of 150 horsepower and a maximum torque of 350 Nm, the latter has a maximum output of 190 horsepower and a maximum torque of 450 Nm——and The Isuzu D-MAX stays consistent. It is mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
As before, the new Mazda BT-50 will also be launched and sold in Southeast Asia, Australia and other Pacific Rim regions. As for the domestic market, it is also good to look forward to the new generation of Isuzu D-MAX.
