2022 Mazda BT-50 1.9 on/off-road review (inc. 0-100): Is this engine punchy enough?

[@gbrdh]

BT-50s are already overpriced but 50k for a 1.9l motor. Whoever thought of this should be sacked.

[@Rally4Life1982]

Australians seem to love paying too much for ute's so does this surprise anyone?

[@stendecstretcher5678]

I agree bunch of thieves.

[@emitt94]

The 1.9 puts out more power than the 2.5 from the previous model.

[@MarvHLP]

​@emitt94 No, it doesn't! The previous 2.2 stranded ford engine has a lot more power and speed! The 1.9 standard is a downgrade for this pickup. And don't get me starred on the 1.9 automatic! But on thing I can say it is very fuel efficient! I did 590km with a little under half a tank!

[@grislyfox]

If this Mazda ever came to Canada, I would buy one in a heartbeat

[@devvynully]

I think they should have gone further to make this a true entry level model. There are lots of people who use it on sealed roads only and never tow but want to blend in on a construction site. Like, removing the 4wd system but keep the ride height, adding a 5 speed manual option, remove bedliner, make rear windows manual, use steel wheels. I think all that would bring the price down by at least 5k, maybe more.

[@lambirging]

in Thailand (which is where this BT50 is built) have the 3 entry level which is 1.9l single cab with steelies wheels mated with 6 speed manual transmission , as for the double cab have option with both automatic and manual transmission option.

[@samyeomans6710]

Hey mate. Just wanted to let you know that what you’re talking about right here does exist. It’s called the xs this one is a 1.9 Xt I believe

[@bobbymoturi351]

Hey mate, I love your reviews! I would like to add a suggestion for your upcoming reviews. It's good to include how reliable the safety systems are because nowadays every vehicle is coming with a complete pack of systems like lane keep assist, radar cruise control and so on.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@markhansford5930]

Just out and out penny pinching fitting a smaller screen into a full size bezel. And it really cheapens the look of it

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

The 1.9 liter engine is the only choice in the EU because it passes the euro6 regulations. But we don't get the Mazda we only get the Isuzu.

[@acde9355]

Hopefully, there will be a 3-litre Euro 6 unit when Australia and New Zealand have adopted the Euro 6 regulation.

[@deyontenoel3491]

I bought a mazda bt50 2022 4×2 Automatic. This model because it's affordable and workable for me.

[@AD28197]

Honestly for hill descent, it's preferable to use low range and 1st or 2nd gear depending on the steepness.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

I choose my gear (sometimes) but love HDC as it can modulate the brakes on each wheel individually which a driver cannot do. With the brake pedal and gears you cannot control individual wheel braking. HDC does a far better job than any human can do.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

The rear lights are not halogen. They are just incandescent. Halogen is quite different and is what they use in headlights (when not LED or Xenon etc) and are very bright compared to incandescent. The door test should be consistent across all vehicles and be done with the windows closed (like you normally do). With an open window it changes the internal pressure when the door is shut.

[@jasonfields2793]

This level of power and torque is on par with a mainstream ute of the late 2000's

[@Jim-zn7ky]

Would pick the Triton over this anyday unless $35k driveaway

[@lordcaptain73]

Plenty of tall people, me included, can’t fit into a Triton. It’s tiny inside

[@23860]

Single can ute 35k? Not dual cab

[@gavinwilkie3544]

Checked the Mazda website and it had it listed at 41k in this spec (white paint, standard rims, etc.).

[@JamesyMusial14]

Geez wasn’t expecting to see 51k 😂😂 This is a 40 grand Ute all day, definitely would never buy this. I paid 39k for my GLS Triton

[@helemvinsmoke1360]

This is what mazda philippines is missing, a 4x4 1.9l engine option. Great work mazda australia

[@gonsungar9420]

hello, can you re-review the triton especially the traction control test? To be honest this 1.9 l engine is kinda ok if you using it for daily and mud off roading, oh to me its power feels like toyota hilux 2.4 but with good fuel consumtion. the fuel efficiency is the main salepoint here,in my country achieveving 1000km milage per fuel tank is possible in stock and around 800-900km is possible in 31inch mt tires with 250kg load in the tub.

[@artbymiwsher]

Thank you for this! I was tempted by the 1.9 litre 4x2 model here, purely because of price advantages - after driving them both, i decided to put out the extra to get the 4x4. But i would've loved seeing this video a few weeks ago when i was desperately trying to make up my mind 😂

[@mountainsstreams2133]

Great choice! I drove the 4x4 1.9L on Saturday and loved it! It’ll do me nicely getting into deer & trout country…. That 1L saving per 100kms sure will add up over a year or so, especially when diesel hits $3 or more the way we are going of late 🙄

[@Malc664]

Good review. Why are you still using high range for hill descent? And is there a benchmark vehicle for comparing this feature? Most vehicles seem to go too fast but maybe all of them would work well in low range. I'm sure many viewers would wonder the same. Cheers Paul.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Ill take your advice Paul and go for the 3.0 although Isuzu with dash cup holders.

[@adrianbean1107]

I wouldn’t waste my time on this Ute I’d just pay the extra and get the bigger engine

[@samy4288]

$50,000 basic? Honestly GWM or even Korean brand I would save $10000 and get top of the range 😎

[@James-zg7cl]

get a mahindra 💀

[@Slipperystick73]

If I was to buy the 1.9ltr I would go 2wd as it’s a option .. as extra weight of AWD would effect economy I presume?

[@chrisandshazza01]

50 what? Tell em he’s dreamin

[@lingyewkim1108]

Hi, I would like to seek some advice from the experts here. I have the 1.9L BT-50 2022. However, my kids have been complaining that they feel like vomiting every-time we go on long rides on highways. Is there a quick an easy fix improve the ride? I saw some youtube mentioning to downsize from the stock 17" to 16" wheels for thicker tires. Will this help? or should I look into upgrading the suspensions? I don't do much heavy lifting, it's more of a lifestyle utility vehicle for my family to go occasional camping. Hope to hear some advice here. Thank you in advance.

[@helemvinsmoke1360]

suspension replacement would do.

[@ben7020]

Who else thinks a key is more simple and logical. Sick of cycling forwards with a push button to wind up the forgotten window with splash screens demanding my attention

[@edzraelselgas176]

Please kindly do a Review on the BT50 SP top of the line paul. Thanks

[@DIE-BOER-KIES]

Good evening, love your videos. Your review of the 2022/2020 ISUZU D-MAX helped me alot. Can you do a review of the mustang GTR 500 2020 for me please

[@JTisGOD]

Why would you get this when you can get a top spec triton for similar price with longer warranty, bigger engine etc. If youre not fussed on engine size or country of origin youd get better value from the chinese utes also

[@easy4steve]

its looks fine , but the cost $50k ? bit concerned about the engine size , inside looks cheap seems to work in 4x4 , might as well buy a LDV

[@fpv88hsv]

Ah man was this the only thing that was available for testing…

[@arbutus12]

Mazda is still living in the 90's.

[@kuyamojetd]

I hope they will produce a 2.2 engine like the old B2200s displacement

[@垌爸]

isuzu only have 1.9 & 3.0 engine, new BT50 produce by ISUZU. the 2.2L BT50 is produced by ford- same platform of ford ranger

[@chrisneale6781]

So weird to see a physical key on a car in 2022 😂 Surely it would be a slug with nearly 1.2T in the tray. Really needs to be a bare bones entry level with this engine. At this price point, you'd just go with the bigger engine

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Not really. Many cars still have that. Mostly cheap smaller ones and often the base model of many others.

[@ardenlester3877]

Hi Paul, Would you pick this at $51,490 plus on road costs or a GWM Cannon X at around $45k Drive Away? The GWM gets canned for only being a 2.0 litre but has more power and torque than this.

[@hamishwearne5912]

Remember that great power gains have been seen in Isuzu motors with simple tunes + you get Isuzu reliability

[@ardenlester3877]

@@hamishwearne5912 yeah when talking about the 3.0 though. The 1.9 is an unknown for us and still yet to be proven in Aus. I won’t argue with Isuzu reliability though.

[@calvinbrillus6507]

@@ardenlester3877 your worried about this new smaller engine whilst comparing it to a Chinese made Ute, from a brand with a known track record (also going bankrupt and now rebranding itself) of being complete junk plus a tiny dealer network and limited amount of available parts......

[@ardenlester3877]

@@calvinbrillus6507 I'm not worried about this smaller engine at all. And I don't believe GWM ever went bankrupt. They did pull out of Australia but have returned bigger and stronger which a bunch of other companies have done in the past. I no way am I campaigning for the GWM or LDV or any other budget ute. I was merely asking how this compares to those vehicles for less money. The biggest problem reported with the budget utes was power compared to the more powerful versions of competitor utes. Now that power is on an even playing field with vehicles such as this BT50 what car makes more sense?

[@spooner0007]

@@ardenlester3877 I looked at the GWM idea based on price. Did you know that you can't even buy a factory approved Bull Bar for one ? In fact you can't buy any at all , other than modifying another type to fit (And that doesn't mean it will work) I guess it's a non issue for city people , but it made me walk away , straight away. Great Wall were junk when they 1st were invented and brought to our shores . Today they have been re invented marketing wise but now classed as Glam Junk.

[@Transcendant]

Can you recommend which ute would be better this 1.9l mazda 4x4 or the 4x4 ssangyong musso elx?

[@mcatech05]

i will be shocked if the 1.9 ute is successful in australia

[@andys31337]

I'm guessing fleet deals

[@jarrod1687]

No way will it sell

[@mihneaburada5864]

12:42 "if you drop a wheel off the Ed Sheeran, catch some of these Kardashains" :)))

[@meekacumen]

this is a 2001 model ressurected in 2022.

[@rennyauguste4215]

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

[@spirro78]

For a measly $3k saving why would you bother

[@mechared3210]

Damn those seats look schmick. I wish the D-max has that option.

[@gojo5265]

hi paul could u review the audi q3 sportback 35TFSI please

[@Mambey]

If it runs away the low range must be worse than the old model. A step backwards.

[@violetaxhiku3269]

Any Wireless Android Auto?

[@rforracemode5846]

If you ever get the chance, can you review the new Suzuki Baleno? I'm interested in buying one and would like to know what the new touchscreen is like! Thanks.

[@Meany223]

Do these guys sell cars?? ..just curious

[@Meany223]

@Hyp3xz they would make a lot of money though

[@djizzah]

why does every mazda have identical front?

[@unknownskyman2156]

$53k for a less powerful engine that is going to have to work even harder to move the dual cab!!!..... Comical.

[@marinerchris]

35 dude.

[@samartz]

I just skipped to 10.16

[@Siennaaa920]

I’m not a big fan of utes what about you Paul

[@ashleyrevell559]

Can you do a review of the Peugeot 2008 and 3008? Top line of both cars.

[@danielmakris2663]

Overpriced dinosaurs

[@ruthlessrude6014]

For 50G. Ummmm. I know Asian love saving money. But they wouldn't wanna pay for this. Even The Aussies who loves power but 50k for a baby engine where we love power for towing or driving. I rather go for a Ssangyong Musso Luxury, Cannon X or Triton GLS.

[@ktmhaka]

At least knock a further 10k off this price if Mazda intend on moving these units. Way over priced and too close to the 4JJ3 pricing.

[@jaykazama9132]

So pretty much the performance of a LDV

[@ruthlessrude6014]

I thought of that comparison too. Pay extra 5-10k to save that 2-3 litres/ 100km. 🤔. With entry level specs.

[@BhullerTV]

Cool

[@jacquesanchez4]

MY GOD CHECK YOUR MESSAGES PAUL

[@herobrinebosok]

That's d max engine and chassis

[@_b_k]

💪👍🔥

[@AeroDr]

That's very pricey for a rather basic model

[@nephilimdj]

@Hyp3xz Not really for a mazda, your getting cheap seats and a cheap wheel, and some of the "vision pack" which is $1500 for the normal car/suv range. Vision pack also comes with 360 camera, which this doesn't have.

[@damieg82]

7:15 reviewers often get the USB plug type wrong, or mischaracterize what it is. USB-A is the small plug with the two little retention tabs, and has clear top and bottom sides. USB-C, ie the newer type, has no retention tabs on the plug, and is the same top and bottom, therefore it doesn't matter which way 'round you plug it in. These should not be confused with a standard USB port, like what this pickup has. Many vehicles use standard ports like this, so that a flash-drive with music, navigation files etc, can be plugged in. Alternatively, you can also plug in your phone via a standard USB-A, USB-C, or Apple cord, which your device would have come with. If vehicles have actual USB-A or USB-C plugs, as some do, special cords for needed to plug in your device, such as a USB-C - to - USB-C cord. Moral of the story, nothing is wrong with a standard USB port. It is the most versatile type to put in a vehicle, since every type of device can be plugged in without the need for special cords or adaptors.

[@CarExpertAus]

Not sure what you mean? This vehicle has a USB-A port.

[@ruardswanepoel9227]

Think you might be confusing micro USB for USB-A. Just go google it. That’s definitely a USB-A in the cab.

[@stuartc1936]

50 grand and u get a cheap car with a tray on it

[@yeheehehe5209]

ممتاز 👍

[@airmanma]

Nice try. Keeping my Subaru.

[@jaykazama9132]

First from 🇪🇭

[@bigvee401]

a lousy 3 grand lol what a joke

[@offclan2141]

350nm bye bye Mazda