Australia Gets To Experience The Mazda BT-50 Truck

Mazda BT-50 is a dream for US customers but a real drivable truck in Australia. Similar to Ford Ranger, this specific model is a true star in international markets, especially in Australia, filling its automotive landscape niche. Nicknamed BT-50 Thunder, it became a new range-topper for the market.

The changes made to adapt the BT-50 for the Aussi customers include a steel bash bar on the front fascia and a Lightforce dual-row LED lightbar, wide fender flares, side steps, and 18-inch alloy wheels finished in black color. The rear front sports a bar fitted along with an electric load bin tonneau cover.

Powered by a 3.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine delivers 188 horsepower and 450 Newton-meter of torque. The engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic and manual box. Its dual-range 4x4 system is a standard for both variants and has a switchable locking rear differential. 

The interior features brown leather upholstery, heated front seats, an eight-way powder, and a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment display that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The exterior color palette consists of Ice White, True Black Mica, Ingot Silver Metallic, Concrete Grey Mica, Gun blue Mica, Rock Grey Mica, and the fabulous Red Volcano Mica. 

The price in Australia for these beauties starts at $50,418 for the manual version and $52,710 for the automatic one and no extra charges for the chosen color.