Road TestCar reviews - Mazda - BT-50 - XTR 4x4 Dual CabMazda modelsOverviewAgeing BT-50 is a pricey but solid Mazda ute alternative29 Apr 2016 WHEN the current Mazda BT-50 launched locally in 2011 it was essentially Hiroshima’s take on the Australian-developed Ford Ranger. Apart from different exterior and interior styling, the only difference between the Thailand-made utes was with their suspension tune, the Ford’s softer and Mazda’s firmer. Late last year, however, the BT-50 was lightly facelifted but without a real mechanical makeover. By contrast the Ranger received a revised cabin, new active safety technology, fresh electric power steering and retuned engines. For what the Mazda lacks in perceived ‘freshness’ it aims to make up for with pricing that is, with the BT-50 XTR 4x4 dual-cab tested here, around $4000 cheaper than its Ford equivalent. So is the value strategy the right strategy? Note: Interior image is Mazda BT-50 GT Click here for the full review... GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 September 2015 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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