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The Right Car? review of the updated BT-50
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Nissan Navara vs Ford Ranger vs Mazda BT-50 off-road challenge - Drive.com.au
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CarExpert review of the updated BT-50
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New Mazda BT-50 bakkie to make global return in 2028
Mazda maintains its commitment to the BT-50 bakkie, hinting at the possibility of a new-generation model that will impress when it launches globally sometime in 2028…
A spokesperson for Mazda hints that a new BT-50 bakkie is on the cards for a global release. According to reports by CarsGuide, Mazda chief designer Eiji Kimoto advises enthusiasts to look forward to a new-generation model in 2028. As designer of the current BT-50, Kimoto forms part of the team developing its replacement, though he confirms he cannot disclose details regarding design direction.
Mazda Southern Africa discontinued the BT-50 locally in March 2024, four years after introducing the third-generation model. The brand made this decision due to poor market reception, shortly before key updates were applied to the range globally. The TF-generation Mazda BT-50 marked a departure from Ford’s ladder-frame chassis in favour of the current Isuzu D-Max platform.
Rather than engaging in joint development, Mazda sourced the complete Isuzu platform and applied its own Kodo design language. While no longer available in South Africa, the BT-50 maintains a presence in global markets. The Thai-produced model offers three turbodiesel engine options, including a 1,9-litre, 2,2-litre, and 3,0-litre four-cylinder unit. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic sourced from Aisin. Body styles consist of single-cab, extended-cab, and double-cab configurations.
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Mazda maintains its commitment to the BT-50 bakkie, hinting at the possibility of a new-generation model that will impress when it launches globally sometime in 2028…
A spokesperson for Mazda hints that a new BT-50 bakkie is on the cards for a global release. According to reports by CarsGuide, Mazda chief designer Eiji Kimoto advises enthusiasts to look forward to a new-generation model in 2028. As designer of the current BT-50, Kimoto forms part of the team developing its replacement, though he confirms he cannot disclose details regarding design direction.
Mazda Southern Africa discontinued the BT-50 locally in March 2024, four years after introducing the third-generation model. The brand made this decision due to poor market reception, shortly before key updates were applied to the range globally. The TF-generation Mazda BT-50 marked a departure from Ford’s ladder-frame chassis in favour of the current Isuzu D-Max platform.
Rather than engaging in joint development, Mazda sourced the complete Isuzu platform and applied its own Kodo design language. While no longer available in South Africa, the BT-50 maintains a presence in global markets. The Thai-produced model offers three turbodiesel engine options, including a 1,9-litre, 2,2-litre, and 3,0-litre four-cylinder unit. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic sourced from Aisin. Body styles consist of single-cab, extended-cab, and double-cab configurations.
New Mazda BT-50 bakkie to make global return in 2028
Mazda's BT-50 is not dead, as the Japanese automaker could bring a new iteration that could potentially arrive globally in 2028...
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