Is Mazda's Ute Worth Considering? (Mazda BT-50 SP 2024 Review)

[@mattyb1624]

I have the SP, by far the nicest Ute interior. No tacky gimmicks, clean lines, super comfy seats. Manual handbrake, nice and reliable when in remote areas. If you put bigger tyres on, you'll be pushing over 10L/100km. Add a bull bar and its at 11L/100km haha.... but under 10L on the highway if not going over 100km/hr. I also have the +300Kg GVM from old man emu, it's excellent! The Ute feels so much more premium amd solid.

[@richardbuckingham4329]

Does anyone else think these utes are overpriced?

[@chrisgregory4796]

Grossly

[@interceptor7905]

All cars are ridiculously overpriced!But he just says 74K only!Crazy stuff!I wish we still had Falcon XR6 ute I would get it for sure

[@dankiwi01]

Nar I don’t think it’s all cars, mainly 4wds and other popular vehicles that have been grossly inflated. You can still buy a brand new CX3 for under $30k. I guess small cars aren’t popular enough to rip their customers off atm.

[@nizm0man]

Greed is good. COVID lockdown showed that people have no issue paying more for less.

[@krishlal943]

Yes yes I do I like bt-50 and Isuzu but yes very overpriced

[@kinarrakid5036]

75K! All ute prices in Australia are quite ridiculous.

[@MrTimstaaa]

They sure are

[@RodneyW]

That's a decent review. One benefit of the highway tyres is the excellent braking power. Less than 39 metres from 100 km/h makes quite a few dual cab Utes look very silly. My internet search suggests that the Ford Ranger is in the mid 40's....

[@Raturidesagain]

EV9 weighs 2.6t and stops in 36m. Rangers/Raptors stopping in the 45m range are plain dangerous.

[@natetuiqali]

Got my GT brand new for 55k, 15k on the ODO and loving it so far. If you’re having a hard time choosing between an SP or GT and unsure. I’d save the 20k and get aftermarket accessories, not much difference between the SP and GT other than you get dark brown leather seats in the GT

[@DBatty]

Love the way these look. It’s a bit disappointing that they didn’t have the newer stereo and cluster like the 2024 DMAX I guess Isuzu have the right to have these as exclusive updates.

[@MiggyMndza]

Utes used to only roll on 4-cyls with way lower hp, can't remember anyone complaining back then. So no, a V6 is NOT a must because not everyone would even tow at all.

[@alexcidjavillonar7973]

Is that same engine with Isuzu DMAX

[@AndrewHacking]

I would suggest the GT as a better value option. If you have an ABN the BT-50 GT deals cost $52k on the road with the GST pass through and that includes the 5 year Mazda premium roadside service, towing to dealer, accomodation anywhere in Australia. Also with a pre-registration GVM upgrade on the suspension it will still be a lot cheaper than the SP and an even better ride and more capable setup. In my case I opted for the ARB BP-51s with remote reservoir, adjustable compression and rebound and long ARB warranty with Australia wide support.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Why was it axed in NZ

[@ClonewarswarsClone]

Because most New Zealanders know that it’s a re badged Isuzu

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

@@ClonewarswarsClone So do Australians, but they still buy it, not in high numbers though, as the DMAX looks better

[@eponymous7910]

Sales were baaaaaaaaaad 🐑

[@NathanArnold-sf7gx]

🤣👍 love it! 🤣👍

[@ClonewarswarsClone]

@@-PORK-CHOP- bingo

[@topendadventure3345]

Had my sp since mid 2023. Over my previous landcruiser. I love it and family loves it. But do agree with the all the reviews about the tech. It’s clunky but works. My Mrs new Kia seltos is far advanced in many way. But I didn’t buy a Ute for tech. Although it has a fair amount. Overall from a tear ownership I love the car, it pulls like a bull. Tows my boat like a dream and is as smooth as a baby’s bxx. My biggest issue is the sun visors. The internal glue/plastic mold that holds it in place melted away on mine and now the visors just fall and swing. Mazda/izudu have agreed it’s a design fault. I live in the nt so yea it hot. But my hiace is from the 90s and visors are great. Been waiting for warranty from Mazda for 9 months now

[@mumbachabwe8881]

Upon reviewing the updates, I'm not seeing any significant changes that would warrant a purchase. The suspension upgrade is a notable improvement, but I'm still unclear on what other changes have been made that would make me consider buying this Ute. Can you please highlight what specific updates or features have been added that would sway my decision? Great Review though

[@aerienix]

Mazda should make an MU-X clone. Granted, that’d cannibalise sales from their new SUV line-up, but I reckon a “BT-60” would be nice.

[@RodneyW]

How would buyers cope with a Mazda SUV that has class-leading boot space?! It might cause heart attacks....

[@FloridaRaider]

Please bring it to US market

[@samcarter5576]

I have one and I hate it. Cup holders are useless. Braking system can’t be turned off and is actually dangerous. Braked heavily on me going down a drive way ffs. Feels flimsy. Random lag sometimes when trying to take off which is also dangerous. Purchased for a quick tax relief a couple of years ago, I have the SP model

[@nizm0man]

might be worth checking if Mazda have any "software updates" (i.e. if they can flash the computers with improved"tunes").

[@kodessa]

I wonder how long it'll take for Mazda to do a mid-life update for this

[@Baustakar]

yesterday 😅

[@toyotaprius79]

Emotional support vehicle and depreciation tax write off.

[@shanedwyer4881]

Why would anyone spend that kind of money on a new vehicle that chews out the front tyres due to a problem that Mazda and Isuzu are aware of.

[@robertbutler8004]

@shanedwyer4881 one thing for sure if the tyres were included under warranty the problem would be fixed very quickly.

[@no8wire810]

Because I have that sort of money to spare Yes- that tyre issue is real But I have swapped front to back and have got 60k off the stock tyres, just. Replacing the lot this weekend

[@mthabisinyathi1719]

Mazda B3000 had the v6, there is a reason why mazda is doing away with v6 engines and running straight inline 4 and inline 6 engines, a Mazda vehicle will give you what you require from it power and enough torque on demand, it's a manufacturing company that's there not to please everyone but has its own people and market

[@trevorevans7101]

Great review. Though I don't particularly like the look of it, the fuel economy seems excellent and seems to drive really well. However for a little extra money I'll go for the V6 Style Amarok.

[@pure666metal7]

Have Mazda addressed the uneven front tyre wear?

[@Hamish.d]

No still scrubs

[@Warrengtheregulator]

I'd throw in the 3.2L engine myself... Utes must have power and some speed

[@ironlungthe3rd]

This ute, and all that have come before it even now with it basically being a DMAX, is not worth the money by a long way, get a SR5 or a Tritan, id even buy a T-50 over one of these, also considering its referred to as an "underdog" at 68k is crazy.

[@ShakeNBlake513]

Australia gets all of the good trucks

[@mattyb1624]

ALPINE make a direct replacement for that head unit.

[@Jeffs8247]

Great ute but it's just too expensive for my liking.

[@interceptor7905]

Finally someone said it out loud!All utes need 6cylinder engines not these poxy 4 cylinders!

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

Why does it matter how many cylinders the engine has? What really matters is the power output, and where the power output kicks in - which is where a turbo four usually leaves a naturally aspirated six for dead.

[@calebwany8422]

@@jeremybean-hodges6397 when you start to tow and do actual ute stuff, you'll see why the v6 or v8 are king

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

@@calebwany8422 torque is torque no matter how many cylinders

[@calebwany8422]

@@jeremybean-hodges6397 I wonder why we don't have more 2 or 3 cylinder vehicles

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

@@calebwany8422 because we don’t make cylinders powerful or balanced enough.

[@RyanSerranoKG]

Who gets dissappointed in a 4JJ3 bulletproof engine???

[@bbfan84]

is going to be way too expensive to even be considered a maverick competitor

[@djizzah]

Toyota better

[@NzDeplorable]

The GWM Canon Alpha really puts this this ute to shame.

[@AandKs]

Missed the mark.

[@NawfalHasan]

Bad looks. Dear Mazda, that kodo design thing doesn't work on trucks. Please make trucks that has a bold and upright stance.

[@calebwany8422]

they should bring that cx-50 grill on it and it should look sexy

[@stephenpascoe5870]

Cause its not a truck 👍

[@inodesnet]

Mazda was unable to include the Kodo design on this ute because the body was designed and built by Isuzu. So.... Kodo design left for other models. A signature of the Kodo design is a lack of body lines and there are plenty here.

[@calebwany8422]

@@inodesnet what about the mazda biante/premacy?

[@totallygrounded3766]

No! I have one for work and it’s awful!! Too many problems to list

[@Gundus1000]

Too expensive. All this trucks. Far too expensive.

[@ryanserrano3639]

v6? no thank you

[@bobmarli6095]

No it’s not worth considering, you can see why they don’t sell many of them.

[@jockwar]

I have driven the Isuzu version the engine is crap noisy slow sluggish & plenty of lag your right it needs a V6 & for around $74,000 you can get a ranger V6 so why would anybody think about it unless it was $10,000 cheaper 🤔

[@adamcrea3547]

i ended up ordering a dmax its cheaper and looks better.

[@ThatDadTV]

YESSSS PLEASSE!!! We also need it here in the USA PLEAAEEEASSEE!!! Also, make it V6 version with a large capacity of gas tank so that people won’t complain here for having a v6 has a bad mpg on the city and highway. WE WANT ONE! And i fucking love the MAZDA BRAND. ALL OF MY CARS ARE MAZDA. I want this MAZDA TRUCK BT-50 🙏🙏🙏🥲🥲🥲🥺🥺🥺

[@rubyred8845]

Bland interior and expensive to buy.

[@ligmaballs4874]

This really should be 35k. MAYBE 40

[@dw2176]

lol!! go back to 2002

[@ligmaballs4874]

@@dw2176 its a basic POS...

[@robertbutler8004]

This guy does not know what he is talking about one minute he calls this vehicle a car then he calls it a ute.

[@Levi-c6f]

Ummm no.