2021 Mazda BT-50 review: Premium pickup rival to HiLux and Ranger

[@InspirationIsFree]

I drive past a Mazda dealership on my way to work and these look better in the flesh. Bloody hell though utes are all so expensive these days

[@riveralec8838]

pro trick : you can watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@kyreezayd7437]

@River Alec Yup, have been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :D

[@han_westy]

I’ve test driven the new D’max, the suspension is so much better than the old one

[@theanlong7854]

They shoud've worked a bit more with the rear end design. It doesn't match the look of the front end

[@dratempest610]

Thean Long , funny last time they did that people moaned their asses off about the styling! So Mazda is being conservative with the rear end looks , I didn’t mind the old version taillights.

[@jhayislandpalmer2614]

Rear end definitely does not made the front.

[@benjicb6481]

Strongly disagree.

[@deboxmojave6541]

Agreed. The lettering choice sucks too

[@kimscott1578]

How about a tow test, hook up a 3 tonne caravan with the ute loaded and do a test in various environments please.

[@zebralionfish]

That's what u should do test it before u buy it. I ended up with a lemon toyota hilux

[@i.g.2416]

I don’t know why but i prefer this over the d-mac

[@MrLight-xi6gm]

You mean Big Mac🙂

[@i.g.2416]

Mr. Light Yezzur

[@enyakiwiyachts8333]

Because it’s line ball different & with all the supply issues with Isuzu in Australia, who can what 6months +

[@satya.anandakrishnan]

Nice review. Mazda is picking up nowadays and I will be very curious as to where they go.

[@rhm164]

Hah i get it, *picking up* bcs its a pickup

[@elrud5964]

They go zoom zoom

[@tomswoverland]

Just traded my 21 year old Mazda Ford B3000 Troy Lee for a 2020 Honda Ridgeline. I had 3 of the small ones and my first was my favorite it would go anywhere. Never wanted a Ranger. So I will be keeping the Ridgeline until I wear out. Thanks fo letting me know what happened to Mazda trucks.

[@mowerman60]

Thanks for not playing shite music over your narration,an incredibly refreshing change. Great video by the way. Thumbs up from me

[@ezeedeasy4764]

Nice review but the Mazda does actually have the facility to have 3 top tethers for child seats to be attached if you looked into it. Great looking ute

[@roblotomy]

Seat heaters.. Cooling would be more useful

[@DarkMatter1992]

The lack of cup holders under the air vents is a bit of a let down.

[@Rooivok]

I didn't even know you can buy coffee so small. If you buy coffee so small, who are you, I need to speak to you.

[@MajorGlory79]

Me, because I have baby hands. ;()

[@E.Vancina88]

Are you serious? Real coffee does not come in 500ml+ cups lol

[@syauqirazak4478]

@@E.Vancina88 I drink large cup black coffee no sugar every morning does that mean I'm not drinking real coffee.

[@tallll70]

exactly, that is smaller then junior cups in any fast food

[@elrud5964]

That’s a $5.50 coffee your looking at

[@wtrdogg20]

The Mazda BT-50 interior is more luxurius than utilitarian as in the D-Max. Just from the fact that the BT-50 uses much more soft materials and details in the dashboard, plus the lack of pop out cup holders in the dashboard end corners, we can see it is more oriented for the customer looking for refined style more than an adventure style vehicle. That last point is leaving with the hard decision of which one should I get... In my case, Mazda Dealer sucks in my country, and that is really pushing me toward the D-Max, based on my experience with Isuzu (my dad had an Isuzu KB 1987, and it was an amazing pick up truck) and that the dealer is a well known company in my country.

[@leonelmerlo5666]

isuzu will outlast every other pickup (obviously not taking the hilux in account)

[@poonacountry841]

Money is limited but having to choose between Mazda 50 and Nissan Navara is a difficult decision.

[@infotechyeti]

i really want one here in the usa! love my 2015 mazda 6. runs great but need a 4 passenger truck for house projects, camping, and other family trips to haul things on the trunk! any word on this coming to the usa in a year or 2?

[@garyquinlan4075]

I am in the market for a ute with a tray. The BT50 in the highest spec dual cab with a tray is not as utilitarian as it's Isuzu counterpart. As a previous DMax owner I would have gone with DMax but the BT50 has positioned itself more at what I am looking for. With Isuzu you would need to get an LS-U and replace the tub. Same for the Hilux SR5

[@dancamcraig]

As always a great honest review, looks like another awesome truck

[@aulord80]

😴

[@coltonworkman5839]

Hey I’m watching from America great job guys

[@gregwallace9035]

Looking forward to seeing a comparison with all the 2020/21 utes ... maybe you could get them all and head to Fraser Island for a week off and camping, Do Ngkala Rocks ... Richard and Crafty, all the gang. 😀

[@garrywilliams2733]

Recently purchased an XT model 4X4 , nice vehicle to drive, seats are very comfortable, vision is good, night time driving lights are excellent and adjustable, the thing I’m having most trouble with though is the forward collision radar system, if your driving in moderate traffic and need to change lanes quickly, ( from maybe a vehicle in front suddenly braking, and you have room to pass ), the system will automatically apply the brakes overriding your intention to quickly change lanes, had this happen a few times, now though I’m getting accustomed to it, just something to be wary off

[@markkofi8522]

I hire these when I go to Ghana. Very good cars.

[@andrewd7586]

D-Max.👍🏻

[@rennyauguste4215]

I got the 2008 version. Really great vehicle but unfortunately I got parts stolen from mine.

[@jolly.red.giant.]

When they says its based on the dmax have they copied the same engineering design or has it got an izusu engine in it?

[@robertharvey3469]

Damn. No pop-out cup holders for the coffee. I would have to get an absolute bargain to look past that. But mostly because they have 5 year warranty vs 6 years which Isuzu offer.

[@ismailtopa3671]

Strange how this car comes to the aussie market first. In Thailand it's not even announced and the new dmax had been sold for year 2020 model since last year's November.

[@mikeykeyes]

wait a min - all models come with reversing camera! what's new about that? May be if Mazda and D Max had Sorento's reverse camera with crystal clear panoramic view would have been the first in class. My new Triton has a smaller screen and not very high res camera so I actually struggle to see things - well would not have so much 20 years ago!

[@monkistyle]

I like the cavey feeling when you're inside the car, I think it makes the car feel more like a private space. I've heard rumour that the safety features that use the cameras on the windscreen are adversely effected say, if you have a ladder on your roof that hangs over the bonnet... will be interesting to see if that's true and what the fix will be across the board.

[@stendecstretcher4983]

I have heard that too. Apparently an electrician has complained about it.

[@subazealand9158]

The first photos and info about this UTE made me really think Mazda it was a winner. Now I have the feeling D-Max it's a better choice just because I see a lack of investment from Mazda to make it even more unique. The rear end, and they could also have done some work on the suspension and steering probably...come on Mazda, you are capable to do more!

[@joelsingh6121]

Does the adding of the so called "Premium" made the BT-50 more pricey? I wish they would just make a "Standard" as a starter for much affordable price!

[@osrsdaily4261]

Why can’t Mazda build their own Ute from the ground up? I’d go the Dmax over this.

[@Forexfox99]

Braaaaawn leather seats. Love it.

[@fairiesflame1345]

Yeah, I don't drink coffee on the road. In fact, I don't drink coffee in the mornings either.

[@josemiguelbb]

Sadly not base on the ford ranger... I don't like the isuzu diesel engine sound... But I really like the 5 cilinder diesel puma from ranger.

[@raybourne5781]

It maybe nice ... I just have no desire to go out and buy it... it just doesn’t have that “buy me tag”

[@MCT34R]

It’s a car that requires you to like the car and everything about it, not just drop $70k+ on something that is popular with guys who have more money than sense so they can put big flares on it lift it 4 inches and drive to and from the shops in it.

[@enyakiwiyachts8333]

Take one for a spin, it definitely does have that , Don’t bother parking , I’ll take it now moment

[@gregwallace9035]

I have never ever drunk a coffee while I have been driving a car. 58yo. What is wrong with humans. EDIT: I just don't get it, this obsession with drinking coffee while you are driving, 😉

[@mikeykeyes]

call that peer pressure culture from the US

[@henrylawson430]

Busy people on the way to work...

[@stendecstretcher4983]

Guilty as charged.

[@andrewd7586]

@@henrylawson430 Um get up 10 minutes earlier.🤪

[@deet4895]

I don't get the obsession with coffee period.

[@roadwarriorxb]

Good luck getting a dmax before 2022, hence why I’m getting one of these

[@charliemontero5217]

Great review of the Mazda pickup depends on preference it could be a Mazda or a Isuzu D Max

[@jjcarlos]

Rugged looks, dmax. Classy looks Bt 50. I would buy the latter. :)

[@grumpygrumpygrump]

Wish they’d bring this to the UK

[@deet4895]

Import one if you really want one.

[@andrewjmoloney]

I wish some reviewers would review the base model of car

[@Rally4Life1982]

60k Vehical for trade reps more than tradies. People are honeatly getting ripped off with utes.

[@clofaxSY]

I wish they made it like what you've shown on your rendering :)

[@robertharvey3469]

I’m wondering if you can get your Isuzu or Mazda serviced at either of the dealerships at the capped price, since they’re the exact same engine...?

[@dratempest610]

Hope so the capped price servicing here in NZ for the Mazda was $200inc and made no difference if the vehicle was 2WD or 4WD it was great ! The same service on equivalent Ford Ranger was over $500 and 4WD was even more.

[@davgpol]

Robert Harvey you can get your vehicle serviced anywhere you like, you're not required to take it to a dealer at all

[@sarelbloem8157]

It's now capped at $250 in NZ. Just had my first service at South Auckland Mazda, awesome as always.

[@RIZFERD]

No longer based on Ford Ranger but Isuzu D-Max. So basically never leave General Motors.

[@urabusliberty9258]

It’s a dmax but looks better win in my book

[@enyakiwiyachts8333]

I have driven both & while the XTerrain definitely has better off roads looks , the BT50 is nicer inside and better road looking outside. The seats while leather in the GT feel more comfortable and not as tight hip hugging as the dmax.

[@jonathancedeno5550]

Yo viendola aquí porque no encontre ningun canal en español que la tenga ya

[@aarons5585]

I prefer the dmax. I think it looks better

[@gambekapula3761]

Thanks, but I will take a D'max instead!

[@han_westy]

Same but it takes so long to get in stock

[@heatherdenby5380]

Has it still got Milo tins for rear brakes ???

[@enyakiwiyachts8333]

Same drum brakes as the dmax

[@hhhydra2397]

do you guys use your phones for filming?

[@byrondixon4648]

Sooo, I clicked on this thinking, mmm could be based around CX9, but no😌. Not sure it would be more quiet and smooth than my FG Falcon Ute. I'll just have to keep paying off the home loan.

[@takudzwachimutanda9136]

Who saw the wildtrack in the background on the off road section?

[@MarmiteTheDog]

They wanted something decent to drive home in.

[@marinerchris]

Just in case the Mazda will stuck, then the Ranger Wildtrak will save its Ass off.

[@Josh-oc3lf]

I don’t drink coffee on the road 🤷‍♂️

[@mikeykeyes]

me neither in fact I never eat, drink and for a LONG time have not listened to radio/CD or whatever

[@steelgong]

So you’re a weirdo .

[@Josh-oc3lf]

steeltaz pretty much

[@lachlan0491]

Are these ones supposed to auto lock on speed

[@martintaper7997]

You cannot conclude the the engine is less stressed because it is larger. It may well be more stressed because is it larger. If an engine has more mass and more weight reciprocating and rotating, the greater the internal forces of just operating. You can't ignore the dynamic loading and the stresses of the engine upon itself which it has to overcome before it delivers an output. The stresses in anything undergoing applied forces are much more complicated than simply looking at relative sizing. The engine design and the materials used will dictate the internal stresses in the engine far more than the difference in engine capacity.

[@wreckage-vs5jv]

It's a rebranded Ford Ranger? Like X-class actually is a Nissan? Is there a list of rebadged pickups?

[@enyakiwiyachts8333]

WRONG, that’s the prior model. This is completely new model based on the completely new Isuzu DMUX

[@darthvader8433]

Please don't call utes pick ups. Utes can have trays or well bodies. Pick up is so American and I'm sure I'm not the only one who resents its adoption.

[@chansaicommerce1721]

AMAZING !!!!

[@campbellreither550]

Could someone clarify. Which out of the two brands is the donor car? Or were they developed together? Are they built in the same factory? Is the Mazda Japanese built?

[@rotoehu9266]

@CC Rider: officially co-developed, but clearly Isuzu developed and Mazda’s only input some $. Both utes (at least for Australasian markets) made in Thailand.

[@campbellreither550]

@@rotoehu9266 thank you. Xxx

[@dankydarron6081]

Do utes seriously have issues with comfort? All my life, ive been in SUV's, such as a Nissan Patrol, now Landcruiser 200, and now my own car, a Jeep Patriot, but ive never really sat properly in a ute. Is it really groundbreakingly weird comfort as these car dudes say it is? Or could you comfortably sit in a ute for a daily driver? I really love the look of the 2020 Triton and Ford Ranger, but im getting put off from looking into one because these guys always say how uncomfortable Utes are. So my question is, again, Do utes have issues with comfort?

[@faizalmohd9536]

Go & try it for yourself & see what your butt says.

[@ACisAustralian]

Hey mate, I own the 2020 Triton and I can tell you that it’s comfortable. The seats nicely hug your back and the padding near your free leg is wonderfully soft. I am super comfortable.

[@gambekapula3761]

Mate I done test drive on new Dmax me and wife so surprised with comfort of seats and how roomier it is. We always have had 4x4 but utes this days more family or comfort cars. Good luck

[@georgeanderson5067]

F

[@joebradley7595]

The problem is people buy utes with leaf rear suspension designed to carry weight and then drive them around empty and complain because they're bouncy these people really need to buy SUVs not utes

[@maonarin6038]

Good Job

[@theironshepherd7777]

Do they sell these in the United states?

[@trevortaylor2778]

No to good for you.

[@theironshepherd7777]

@@trevortaylor2778 lol

[@atkrea]

what color is this please anyone?

[@zuti071]

So there is no info about engine HP !? That is most elementary data for any vehicle all around the world!

[@davgpol]

zuti071 yes there was, they told both power and torque figures

[@hhhydra2397]

rear is not the best looking. looks too cheap and too similar to the isuzu

[@davgpol]

Front seat heating? Ventilated front seats I could understand but not heated seats. Not much leg support in the rear seats The off-road section looks awful low resolution video

[@wtrdogg20]

That was your internet

[@davgpol]

@@wtrdogg20 was watching on a 55" telly, it got better further into the video

[@МайклРумшевич]

Восхитительная машина. И надежный мотор.

[@muhammadrenaldy8798]

Cool...

[@patmcguinness3305]

Love the new Colorado!

[@jase6827]

But its Still a Dmax, but with out IDAS.... Which will may be a better option for most .

[@alaskaaudioguy35]

Wish it was in the USA

[@jcporrasm]

I think they forgot to mention the BT-50 is based on the D-MAX

[@chansaicommerce1721]

COOL +++++++++++

[@kmuinde]

looks better without side steps

[@duonghoang9962]

Great

[@TheHingshing]

Some have been calling it the She Ute of Isuzu

[@bradonj]

On John cadogan's page someone suggested Shemax

[@TheHingshing]

bradonj love that or V-MAX 😂😂😂

[@williambuschmann6152]

I’m sorry, but for 60k for a car, it better have bloody heated seats. To get heated seats in the ranger, you need to spend nearly 70k. No thanks.

[@Hope2421]

SsangYong Musso a direct competitor ?

[@lewisjeffreys9175]

Ugliest cars ever made, just can't get past that.

[@Hope2421]

@@lewisjeffreys9175 take another look at a new Musso, nothing ugly about it

[@lewisjeffreys9175]

@@Hope2421 Sorry Tom still looks off though admittedly not as bad ss the last Musso

[@trevortaylor2778]

No crap.

[@nelakaly5332]

@@lewisjeffreys9175 did you saw Hilux ....clown face grrr

[@nauuwgtx]

It took an entire year to reach the philippines

[@andrewemmett9267]

Upgrading from a 2016 BT and just did a second test drive of this.. Have to say I’ve been really disappointed with it. The suspension is the worst I’ve driven in any ute I’ve ever had. All utes are a bit rough but the imbalance caused by the terrible leaf springs is a joke. There’s a major floor in the front to rear angle and the leaf springs feel shot in a brand new vehicle! Interior feels cheap and like some knock off. Stupid chimes in the entertainment unit. Engine takes forever to wake up and inconsistent at best. Was looking forward to this model but no idea where these positive reviews are coming from or who would actually buy this ute.

[@alessandrospampinato112]

Hilux è Hilux! Le altre sono copie. Grazie!

[@desimoruyesok9135]

just gonna stare at this video in confusion as im american and we've never gotten a single whisper about this truck seeing for the first time is so offputing

[@davidjohnston7512]

Most Americans are easily confused.

[@desimoruyesok9135]

@@davidjohnston7512 ... ok

[@هالمعبدالسلام]

جميله من كل جيهة

[@tonygersbach375]

The front, why Mazda, why?

[@maggie.pnuamnakha8343]

Front Grill Design similar s' cx8

[@davidjohnston7512]

Hey Mazda,why BROWN leather ?

[@เสริมศักดิ์ประสิทธินาวา]

Pretty in every point except the front bumper, the rear cover and the tail light, especially the rear cover and the rear light, it looks terrible. As if putting the old model of Isuzu The end looks very bad.

[@adolfadolfvich3253]

🎥 👍

[@buster_1972]

I don't drink coffee ☕. Can't stand the smell. I'm a nearly 48 year old who likes Milo 😜. Don't think talking to me is gunna change my mind. 🤣

[@stefanjovanovski6035]

Mazda has many things that ISUZU dosent have, mazda is Japanese premium brand

[@wtrdogg20]

It is not premium, it is just another regular production brand. They just try to look premium.

[@han_westy]

@@wtrdogg20 True

[@rlbk3649]

I don't know... it seems too gentle for pickup truck.

[@lanceedgar7921]

Then stop buying a small cup of coffee!

[@yeheehehe5209]

جميل جدا جدا 😎👍👍❤🇯🇴❤

[@robd5995]

I don’t drink coffee :)

[@jamesralph5908]

The front of it is so boring, I don’t know why Mazda have to make all their cars with the same styled front.

[@brioblancaflor3662]

same goes for isuzu, hyundai, nissan, mercedes, audi, chevrolet, bmw, they use the same design to make their own brand stand out in a crowd. not necesarily the car itself but its good for brand image

[@kishankish5438]

mazda make the same mistake again!! First based on the ranger, they could design a wildtrak cousin as the top spec. And now they have done the same mistake. Why they dont design a xterrain cousin. Better than the overpriced facelifted Hilux......!!!

[@steelgong]

Better than the hilux?? Lol 😂

[@juanniwane9435]

ahahaha, another bitter hilux hater i see..

[@l3n221]

They went backwards with engine size.

[@dratempest610]

Yes a v6 option would be nice , and perhaps twin turbocharged with some serious performance 200kw/650nm .

[@covo71]

But a far better and more reliable option.

[@xotic8617]

very lazy taillight restyling .. looks same as dmax

[@trickster8635]

An underdone engine with outputs down on the old model. Mistake. Apart from the auto and the rear diff lock, the driveline is not a long way ahead of a 1939 WW2 Jeep! I thought we had moved on? I thought there were mechanical improvements like all-wheel drive, limited slip front and rear with driver actuated lock, viscous and Ferguson drive couplings, adjustable suspension heights and active dampners. This is just more mediocre offerings from what the makers think we want.

[@Schaiksub]

My Ford Everest Turbo “Broke” with only 58K on the clock. It seems there is a massive problem with the ford Turbos that no one is talking about! Sold it immediately after being repaired by ford and got a Hilux. Stay away as far as possible from ford Shitboxs. You have been warned.

[@dratempest610]

Must be fords lack Quality control on their assembly lines, that’s not like them !

[@peterselling7879]

Yes if it’s not a turbo or and auto flying to bits in your Ford it’s a Colorado using 2-3 litres of oil between changes