The next of the new generation Mazda vehicles has arrived in South Africa and it’s the BT-50 bakkie. Having launched just over a year ago in June 2020, it has undergone quite a lot of changes and even had its own limited-edition Thunder version in Australia. Now that’s its arrived locally, we have specs and pricing for the models that will be available in South Africa.
Standard features for the Mazda BT-50.
Like all of the new generation vehicles, Mazda has implemented its Kodo Design language into the BT-50, having it resemble the rest of the lineup. Most notably, this changes the front end and grille. More standard features include LED headlamps, daytime running lamps, rear combination lamps and front rain-sensing wipers.
There are six exterior colours to choose from: Concrete Grey, Rock Grey, Ingot Silver, Red Volcano and Gun Blue.
As with most of the Mazda range, the BT-50 has three derivatives – Active, Dynamic and Individual. The only difference on the outside is the badging and the wheel sizes. The Active having 17-inch wheels while the Dynamic and Individual have 18-inch wheels.
As standard, the new BT-50 comes with a 7-inch infotainment system connected to six speakers and a reverse camera. The Active also receives a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, manual air conditioning and seven airbags.
Some standard driver’s assistance features include cruise control, Hill Descent Control and Trailer Sway Mitigation
The Dynamic and Individual models get some upgraded equipment and additional features. The steering wheel gets wrapped in leather and the infotainment system increases to be 9 inches. This system gets two additional speakers.
These models also get auto-folding mirrors, auto headlights and wipers, dual-zone climate control and front parking sensors.
Engine details.
The active model naturally gets the smaller engine, a 1.9-litre turbodiesel that produces 110 kW and 350 Nm. This can be mated to the buyers choice of a six-speed automatic or manual gearbox. Both the Dynamic and Individual share a 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine mated to the six-speed automatic transmission. It is capable of 140 kW and 450 Nm.
What sets the Individual apart is that is the only model with a 4×4 drivetrain.
Pricing for the Mazda BT-50 in South Africa.
- Active MT – R611 900
- Active AT – R647 900
- Dynamic AT – R759 400
- Individual AT – R794 400
