Don't want a Ford Ranger? Consider this 4x4 ute! Mazda BT-50 2024 review

[@petercrawford3370]

Under rated here in NZ as well.

[@therightcar]

Yep!

[@Ryan-fb1ot]

Sad they stop selling these in Nz

[@dr.killjoy5001]

Finally some good looking wheels on a ute.

[@buncha5651]

The price of established dual cab Ute's is rediculas. I have never seen the use of them as I'm not a Tradie or Bogan. If I were to buy one, it would be a GWM Cannon around $40,000 on road.😊

[@therightcar]

I tend to agree. I couldn’t justify $70k on a ute. No way.

[@haydendonley2440]

I just got quoted the double cab 4x4 with a tray for $50,800.00 thought that wasn't to bad

[@LeighFinn-t3q]

Have they fixed the bump steer issue in the bt50 I love mine but hate the tyre wear

[@PeterMurray-su7ex]

No, the bumpsteer problem still effects these, Dmax and Mux. Have to factor in a couple grand to fix it.

[@antonyomeara-bk9pm]

​@@PeterMurray-su7exhow is it fixed? Is there an aftermarket kit?

[@pete1701]

I do get a windscreen noise from 75 km onwards heavier the conditions louder it is.

[@nathansmith6914]

Does a sail plane have any actual purpose?

[@therightcar]

It probably has a small impact on aerodynamic turbulence - but nah mate they just look totally cool 😜

[@nathansmith6914]

@@therightcar I knew it! 😁

[@converdis449]

I am a Mazda fan …. find the BT50 just old compared to the Ranger, new Triton etc. not sure that I would spend my own money on one

[@bnguyen4419]

Get a navara STX. Engine noise is more refined and comfortable suspension for daily use. Really easy to get a new model discounted compared to the competitors because they get an undeserved bad reputation.

[@therightcar]

I like the Navara. I like your take!

[@damolux3388]

Comes without engine reliability issues, unlike Ranger.

[@aluna1983]

Ranger isn’t reliable, I do have much more trust in Mitsubishi though with the Triton. Good review 😊

[@rjdavis7503]

Ranger is reliable.

[@damolux3388]

😂​@@rjdavis7503

[@stendecstretcher5678]

I have a 23 Hilux dual cab workmate petrol auto povo pack. I live on acreage does the job fine .

[@therightcar]

It makes sense on acreage. Hardcore 4x4. Not as pleasant to drive on the road as other utes.

[@phillipmarnik]

One Pack Wonderers. Nice

[@therightcar]

Hahahaa mean

[@phillipmarnik]

@therightcar Sorry, wasn't very clear. Mazda lent a BT-50 to a couple travelling Australia. They are now in Tassie in a Mazda 3. BT-50 is very capable.

[@phillipmarnik]

youtube.com/@onepackwanderers?si=2Pam9ouvFwRXt4rL

[@Bobby_Jane]

Hey Matt, great review. I’m quite interested in a Bt-50 GT. For under $60,0000 at the moment driveway it makes for a compelling option, and for me it looks like the sweet spot in the range.

[@therightcar]

Hey Richard. Yep, that’s a good buy.

[@ianweal3081]

Its my belief Mazda are not doing enough to retain market. Just as they did on the ranger based BT50, ford kept development occurring, mazda just sat on their lorals, with same vehicle as originally released. They're doing similar with the Isuzu based vehicle. Isuzu have done updates, mazda still to develop or incorporate substantial Isuzu upgrades As per previous, sales went to ford instead and now sales will go to Isuzu unless they continue development. I don't believe for one moment Mazda Japan really cares about competing seriously in our market, we have this on offer, take it or leave it, ludicrous. GWM products looking really good in comparison, bang for buck with far better inclusions.

[@therightcar]

I understand your comments mate. Isuzu has done some work on D-Max, and yet in other markets there has been news of BT-50 being axed. However… stay tuned. There may be some updates coming soon!!

[@petercrawford3370]

Ranger, Hilux and Triton are the most popular here in NZ, and Ranger by fair margin.

[@therightcar]

Yeah, Ranger has the lead here too in Aussie, and HiLux is very close (lead the market for almost a decade until 2023)

[@petercrawford3370]

@@therightcar I looked up the sales figures from the Motor Industry Association. NZ YTD (June024) Ranger 7058 units Hilux 5127 units Mitsi 2775 units Isuzu 1375 units

[@Ryan-fb1ot]

Hilux leader for 30 years 🤪

[@GeorgeDiamond-w8j]

Isuzu engine with Aisin transmission you can’t beat this for reliability XTR way better value for money

[@therightcar]

XTR is a good spec!

[@darrensmith4661]

Time reviews started coving reliability and general manufacturing faults. If these are considered, the ranger is not in the same class.

[@therightcar]

This channel reviews new cars. It's about whether you should buy them, not what they're like to own -- though I do cover off the ownership considerations for actual customers. There are used vehicle channels - like the one run by my mates, ReDriven, which could be useful for further due diligence. But honestly. I'd roll the dice on a Ranger, still.

[@Bash_coope]

Best way to burn your money I would say 😂

[@brettritchie2048]

I have had 4 BT-50's and the current one will be my last. It is crap, the previous models based on the ranger were a much better ute.

[@therightcar]

What’s next then mate? Amarok?

[@waynehobbs5175]

No AWD all surfaces like Ranger and Triton. Outdated Isuzu mechanicals. So no!

[@therightcar]

Outdated? Also known as inherently reliable?

[@Funfare454]

Which Political affiliation is this car best suited for?

[@Wirldly]

you'd think it would be the right but it's a mazda so who knows

[@Funfare454]

@@Wirldly that's such a greens voter thing to say

[@Wirldly]

@@Funfare454 😂

[@therightcar]

It’s a weird question.

[@Funfare454]

@therightcar that's such a one nation voter thing to say

[@351tgv]

yeah nah, the new gen Triton has surpassed both D-Max and BT50.

[@therightcar]

I agree.

[@therightcar]

Apart from towing….

[@351tgv]

@@therightcar - I did watch the Triton towing video, looks like you went on Bringelly / Greendale Road and yeah that is a twisty at best C grade road that is not a typical regional/rural road, that said I could be wrong on if that is the case Matt, I drive on that road with various cars for testing but not tow testing (as I have nothing to tow). That said people have said the new gen Triton is fine on the major highways for towing, re: Sydney to South Coast (Jervis Bay), some things like using sequential gear shift mode to lock in gears which works as it lets the engine do it thing with the new torque curve it has over the previous turbo ag engine. Could be worse you could have drive on Montpelier Dr from Mowbry Park entry to The Oaks (starts off at 100km/h drops down to 80km/h as you enter The Oaks), talk about a shoddy bumpy asphalt goat track, yes its fun in a car with great suspension but I took the Mach-E (the standard RWD version) for a test drive and I was vibrating at the end of the section drive from all the shudder, the old AU Falcon does it better, not joking.

[@GrozOutTV]

enjoy the additional adblue thing lol

[@Aphony66]

Ford Ranger, the best ute you can buy? Absolute horseshit! Ranger is plagued with reliability issues. I would rather buy a T60 before a Ranger. Dmax and BT50 for power or A Hilux for resale and reliability.

[@therightcar]

I didn’t say it was the best ute to own 🤪

[@Aphony66]

@@therightcar go watch your video again mate. You did, and I quote "in my opinion the best ute you can buy".

[@therightcar]

Yeah. That’s not saying “it’s going to be the best ute to own!!”

[@cooljool1]

The reliability issues are exaggerated and the Dmax and BT50 are both weak and underpowered.

[@paulblasius8240]

Just not worth it

[@therightcar]

Not in this spec, I agree. Lower grades make a bit more sense!

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

Crikey, that's prado $. Nah, it's a ute.

[@therightcar]

There’s a lot of utes that cost more than a Prado. How has it been under the rock the past few years? 😝

[@pure666metal7]

No 360 camera, no AWD, 140KW power, and the horrible brown interior, NO thanks

[@therightcar]

Okay!

[@fancydancepants]

I don’t think Mazda are reading the comments dude lol

[@Funfare454]

​@therightcar his saying its not okay !

[@DMT267]

Wheel arches look horrible.