Mazda BT-50

Overview

The MazdaBT-50 is an exemplary pickup when it comes drivability, sturdiness, and off road travelling experience. The looks haven't appealed many as much though it tries to compensate it with the attributes that have enabled it to present high performance. It can be counted as one of the most efficient pickup truck present in the market and is a blend of  200 hp engine along with surface-smoothening suspension and competence of giving responsive handling. The most interesting characteristic of Maza BT-50 is cruise control system and leather seats.

The exterior portion can be characterized by prominent headlamps, fog lights, wipers, etc. The interior is worth a glance, as it is embellished with leather material finishings on the seats and there is a dual-zone climate control air-conditioning system, all collectively working to makes the journey more pleasurable. The infotainment front is bestowed with multi-information display that has standard connectivity features like Bluetooth. The other audio enhancement features include AM/FM, CD, USB, Aux-in jack. The music is delivered through the 4+2 speakers, which is fair enough as per the elements that can be counted in a pickup. With respect to the engine, it consists of a 3.2-litre 6AT, 2.2-litre 6AT, and 2.2-litre 6MT engine.

The maximum displacement of MZ-CD 3.2 Inline-5 is 3,198 cc and 2,198 cc for  2.2-litre 6AT and 2.2-litre 6MT engine. The maximum power delivery is 202 Ps at the rate of 3,000 rpm for the 3.2-litre engine and 152 Ps at the rate of 3,700 rpm for the later 2.2L mill. With respect to safety it has various attributes like ISOFIX child seat anchors and tethers, emergency brake assist, brake override system, emergency stop signal, load adaptive control, trailer sway assist, roll stability control, hill launch assist, traction control system, hill descent control, anti-lock brake system, electronic brake distribution and dynamic stability control.

Interior & Features

The interior attributes include connectivity based on Bluetooth along with voice control. Additionally, the audio channels list as AM/FM, CD, USB, Aux-in jack. The audio is channelised through 4+2 speakers. The multi-information display is very generic in nature. The rear view mirror has the auto day/night mode present in it. The seats have been finished with leather material to give it a classy and rich look. The attribute of cruise control is standard yet is  an interesting feature installed in a pickup truck. In addition, there is a trip computer standard aspect. The entry to this pickup has been made keyless with a remote control provision. Also, there is a 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel and a retractable key fob that comes as a standard characteristic. All the features mentioned under this category are generally standard in nature, without much differentiation.

Interior Comfort

The interior comfort has been regarded on the priority base as the seats have been designed with leather finish. The air conditioning system features dual-zone climate control. The attribute of cruise control comes very handy and helps the driver to feel at ease when driving manually seems to be hectic. There are standard fog lights that help to have a clear visibility on road. The rear view mirror is attached to auto day/night timing utility. The utility doesn't confine itself here as there is a provision of power adjustable side mirrors and trip computer. The seats are patterned in such a manner that it can give maximum protection for its passengers through the presence of pretensions and load limiters.

Interior Measurements

The interior is expected to be comfortable to meet the generic driving experience in a pickup truck. Also, the details pertaining to boot capacity hasn't been revealed but we expect it to be generous enough to accommodate considerable luggage.

Stereo and Accessories

The Mazda BT 50 has been adorned with multi-information display. In terms of connectivity Bluetooth is present along with voice control attribute. The driver can easily pick up calls via Bluetooth and converse through speaker enabled features. Additionally, he can cut the call from the steering wheel button. The audio is based on AM/FM, CD, USB, Aux-in jack along with 4+2 speakers. The steering wheel facilitates the driver to access the audio controls mounted on it. However, these are most generically found attributes that can be found in the fleet of pickups from the competitors.

Exterior

The exterior of this pick up is not highly impressive yet it gives a soothing look to the onlooker. It comes with a color range of five colors: copper red, titanium gray, gun metal blue, cool white and black mica. The overall length of this pick up is 5,365 mm, overall width measures as 1,850 mm and the overall height measures up to 1,821 mm. The wheelbase of this stud measures 3,220 mm, ensuring. airy cabin area. The minimum ground clearance is about 237 mm,  floor height to the ground is 841 mm. and the minimum turning radius is 12.4 m, making it a perfect off-roader. The headlamps of this pickup are based on Halogen lights with an automatic off and on characteristic. The fog lights come to ease the driving experience, providing a long distance clear road perspective. The wipers are smart in nature as it has rain sensing capabilities. It has been created with the idea of showcasing a blend of an SUV and pickup. The attributes incorporate the comfort of an SUV and sturdy characteristics of a pickup with a high ground clearance.

Exterior Measurements

The overall length of this pickup measures to be 5,365 mm, with a width of 1,850 mm and a height of 1,821 mm. The wheelbase is calculated to be 3,220 mm in length.

Wheels

The tires of this pickup fall under  a double cabin the category. The size of the tires measures to be 265/65 R17 in size. It is adorned with alloy wheel rims.

Mileage Running Cost

The Mazda BT-50 has the fuel capacity of 80L and runs on a diesel mill. In addition, it consumes 9.4L per 100 kms (2.2 4x2 MT engine) and 8.9L per 100 kms (3.2 4x4 AT engine). The combined CO2 emissions is determined to be 227.0 g/km in the 2.2 4x2 MT engine and 258.0g/km in the 3.2 4x4 AT engine. This hunk has been implanted with a high end technical configuration which makes it both fuel economic and performance oriented.

Engine & Fuel Consumption

There are two categories of engines that have been installed in this pickup. It has the MZ-CD 3.2-litre inline-5 engine along with MZ-CD 2.2 inline-4 engine. The displacement ranges as 3.198 cc and 2,198 cc respectively. The maximum power that it can deliver is 202 Ps at 3,000 rpm and 152 Ps at 3,700 rpm respectively. The has the maximum torque of 470 Nm at 1,750-2,500 rpm and 375 Nm at 1,500-2,500 rpm. There are majorly three capacity's of engine namely the 3.2L 4x4 6AT, 2.2L 4X2 6AT and 2.2L 4X2 6MT. Under these the 3.2-litre has different specifications, whereas the 2.2-litre 6AT and 2.2-litre 6MT  have the similar technical outcome.

Power

It showcases a displacement of 3,198 cc in the 3.2 L engine and 2,198 cc in the 2.2 L engines. The maximum power that it can deliver is 202 Ps at3,000 rpm for the 3.2 L engine and 152 Ps at 3,700 rpm for the 2.2 L engines. The maximum torque is 470 Nm and 375 Nm respectively.

Acceleration & Pickup

The Mazda BT-50 can attain the maximum speed of 158 km/hr. It has a very smooth suspension and responsive handling attributes. It can go from naught to 100 km/hr mark  in the time duration of 12.5 seconds.

Braking & Safety

The braking system that this stud includes emergency brake assist, brake override system, emergency stop signal, load adaptive control, trailer sway assist. The road stability control, hill launch assist, traction control system, hill descent control are also present and improve BT50 stability. The trending implementation includes anti-lock brake system, electronic brake distribution, and dynamic stability control.

Safety and Security

This competent stud consists of basic as well as certain advanced features with respect to safety. In the general perspective as the other models, it possesses remote keyless entry, high mount stop lamp, airbags for the driver and passenger, retractable key fob and seatbelts with pretensions and load limiters available in the front. Additionally, it has ISOFIX child seat anchors and tethers, emergency brake assist, brake override system, emergency stop signal, load adaptive control, trailer sway assist, roll stability control. To maintain a good grip the feature of Hill Launch Assist has also been added. Lastly, it lists traction control system, hill descent control, anti-lock brake system, electronic brake distribution and dynamic stability control. All these features are enhanced attributes based on the trending technology. However, there is still scope to count on the other technological advancements that have taken place recently.