Mazda has chucked the Ford pedigrees used for its former BT-50 and now uses both a podium and powertrains from Isuzu for its newest pick-up truck.There are limited locomotive divisions with more proficient entrants than the pick-up segment, predominantly in the East Africa bazaar, where some giant names duke it out monthly for the principle of best-selling pickup trucks. The Mazda BT-50 has been the prototypical left-field choice in the pick-up segment for years
The former group of BT-50 is based in the immensely popular Ford Ranger, sharing a podium and powertrains with the locally produces Ranger. The newest BT-50 is poles apart, tough, and shares its footings with the coming Isuzu D-Max, which is like the outgoing model in many ways.This begs the question as to whether this candidate from Mazda has what it takes to contest in this busy section
Designing
The designing of the latest BT-50 is unquestionably an enhancement over the earlier model, with the brand embracing the same design language for the external with a large lattice, a chrome surround, a solid LED headlamps and a wide lower bumper. The side profile and rear-end of the pick-up are equally standard, a welcome change from the odd rear-end on its forerunner.
Interior and space
The interior of mazda BT-50 is enhanced and bears a resemblance to many other Mazda products, though with more tough plastics than soft-touch materials seen in the brand's of other passenger prototypes. The overall design and ergonomics are simple and very easy to use.
Regarding the typical structures, there is a multifunction steering wheel, an electrically regulating driver’s seat, front and rear electric windows, 18-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable side mirrors, anterior and hindmost Park Distance Control, auto fold chrome-covered heated side mirrors, automatic wipers, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, keyless entry, cloth seats and LED fog lamps.
The infotainment system structures a 9.0-inch color touchscreen with an 8-speaker audio system and a reverse camera. Connectivity includes Bluetooth, USB as well as both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality and is very easy and intuitive to use.
Discharge and driving imprint
The 3.0-liter in-line four-cylinder Isuzu-sourced turbodiesel engine in the range has been improved, with a new turbocharger consenting for 140kW and 450Nm of torque. The six-speed automatic gearbox has different software too and is very well harmonized to the motor, permitting for remarkable acceleration for a four-cylinder pick-up effortless advancement.
Going for an off-road assignment, your satisfaction is arguably guaranteed, owing to the presence of the locking rear differential, anterior axle disconnect, and selectable four-wheel drive all linking to offer decent grip at our greasy, rocky, local off-road course. The 240mm of ground clearance, 800mm striding depth and proper approach, break-over and departure angles means that the BT-50 will have sufficient competence to take on just about the whole enchilada a lifestyle pick-up owner can throw at it.
Security
The BT-50 was crash-tested by the ANCAP assessment program in 2020 where it attained a 5-Star rating, totaling 31.66 pints out of a potential 38 points. Ratings include 83% for adult occupant safety, 89% for child occupant safety, and 67% for pedestrian safety. Safety objects comprise of 7 airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchor points, ABS, Traction Control, Trailer Sway Mitigation (TSM), Roll Over Mitigation (ROM), Hill Launch Assist (HLA), and Hill Descent Control (HDC).
Fuel budget
Mazda claims a fuel consumption figure of 8.0 L/100km,
Conclusion
The hottest BT-50 is a substantial artistic enhancement over the pick-up it substitutes.