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The 2026 Mazda BT-50 is now out there with new 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine to interchange the earlier entry-level 1.9-litre engine, bringing greater outputs, decrease gas consumption, and a 3500kg braked towing capability throughout the vary, however a $1500 value enhance.
Accessible solely within the entry-level XS gear grade beginning with the 4×2 single-cab/chassis variant priced at $37,900 earlier than on-road prices, it produces 120kW of energy and 400Nm of torque – features of 10kW and 50Nm over the 1.9-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel it replaces.
Whereas peak energy arrives on the similar 3600rpm, the upper torque output peaks from 1600 to 2400rpm in comparison with the 1.9L engine’s 1800-2600rpm unfold.
The identical engine, codenamed RZ4F-TC, may also be out there from October within the Isuzu D-Max, with which the BT-50 is twinned and produced alongside in Thailand, with the 2 utes utilizing the identical platform and engines.
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Within the Mazda, it’s supplied completely in 4 variants: the entry-level XS Single Cab Chassis 4×2, the XS Twin Cab Pickup 4×2, the XS Twin Cab Chassis 4×2 and the XS Twin Cab Pickup 4×4.
All 4 mannequin grades command the identical $1500 value premium over their 1.9L-engined predecessors, but in addition price greater than equal variants of the D-Max, which begins at $36,200 earlier than on-roads or $36,990 drive-away.
The brand new 2.2L turbo-diesel is teamed with an eight-speed automated as commonplace (not like the D-Max, the BT-50 was already a manual-only mannequin), whereas the extra highly effective 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel in higher-grade BT-50s continues with a six-speed automated.
The brand new 2.2L engine additionally comes with an engine idle cease/begin system as commonplace to decrease gas use and CO2 emissions by as much as 0.7L/100km and 17g/km respectively, with essentially the most environment friendly BT-50 XS dual-cab pickup variant now providing a mixed gas consumption determine of 6.3L/100km and CO2 emissions of 167gkm – down from 7.0L/100km and 184g/km.
Whereas the earlier entry-level 1.9L SX Single Cab Chassis supplied a 3000kg braked towing capability, Mazda says the brand new engine brings a 3500kg tow ranking, which means your entire BT-50 lineup – no matter engine or physique type – now presents the benchmark determine, matching its Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rivals.
Nevertheless, the XS Single Cab Chassis has a lowered payload – down from 1379 to 1357kg – though this stays the best payload for the BT-50 lineup.
The replace additionally brings alloy fairly than metal wheels for the XS Twin Cab Pickup (different variations of the XS follow metal wheels), whereas XTR and GT 4×4 dual-cab/chassis variants now include an built-in tow bar as commonplace.
Mazda has additionally fitted a cease/begin system to all 3.0L variations of the BT-50, which is claimed to enhance fuel-efficiency by as a lot as 11 per cent. Some variations decrease their mixed gas consumption by 0.9L/100km to 7.1L/100km and their CO2 emissions by 20g/km to 187g/km, whereas others are 0.2L/100km and 3g/km extra environment friendly (now 7.8L/100km and 204g/km).
| 2026 Mazda BT-50 | Value earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| Single Cab Chassis XS 4×2 2.2L AT | $37,900 |
| Single Cab Chassis XT 4×2 3.0L AT | $40,400 |
| Freestyle Cab Chassis XT 4×2 3.0L AT | $44,000 |
| Twin Cab Chassis XT 4×2 3.0L AT | $47,610 |
| Twin Cab Pickup XS 4×2 2.2L AT | $46,710 |
| Twin Cab Pickup XT 4×2 3.0L AT | $49,210 |
| Twin Cab Pickup XTR 4×2 3.0L AT | $54,240 |
| Single Cab Chassis XT 4×4 3.0L AT | $48,250 |
| Freestyle Cab Chassis XT 4×4 3.0L AT | $52,000 |
| Twin Cab Chassis XS 4×4 2.2L AT | $53,120 |
| Twin Cab Chassis XT 4×4 3.0L AT | $55,620 |
| Twin Cab Chassis XTR 4×4 3.0L AT | $61,100 |
| Twin Cab Chassis GT 4×4 3.0L AT | $64,520 |
| Twin Cab Pickup XS 4×4 2.2L AT | $54,720 |
| Twin Cab Pickup XT 4×4 3.0L AT | $57,220 |
| Twin Cab Pickup XTR 4×4 3.0L AT | $63,200 |
| Twin Cab Pickup GT 4×4 3.0L AT | $66,620 |
| Twin Cab Pickup SP 4×4 3.0L AT | $71,950 |
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